Epixego Webinar
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NACCE, in partnership with and with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), is offering an exciting opportunity to integrate the Epixego peer mentoring tool into your curriculum. Participating colleges will receive a $2,000 stipend to support implementation.
What is Epixego?
Epixego is an AI-powered peer mentoring platform designed by Anita Balaraman, adjunct professor at UC Berkeley, to boost student engagement, confidence, and career readiness, especially in community college settings. It helps bridge the gap between academic learning and workforce preparation by enabling meaningful, near-peer mentoring relationships.
The platform supports faculty and institutions in delivering scalable, efficient mentoring experiences, particularly in response to challenges like high student-to-counselor ratios.
Key Features:
- AI-Driven Mentor Matching
- Competency-Based Learning
- Asset-Based Self-Reflection
- Social Capital Development
- Faculty Integration Support
Who Should Participate?
This opportunity is ideal for faculty and staff in:
- Career readiness and student success programs
- Business, entrepreneurship, and workforce development courses
- First-year experience or academic advising roles
About the Speaker:
Dr. Trenton Hightower
Dr. Trenton Hightower is the Executive Director of Membership and Workforce Development at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). An Army veteran with over 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles at community colleges, he is a nationally respected expert in workforce education and continuing education. Dr. Hightower brings a mission-driven approach to his work, rooted in service, innovation, and a deep commitment to expanding access to economic opportunity.
Dr. Hightower is available through NACCE to provide consulting services in workforce development, leadership training, team building, and veteran engagement strategies. He is the author of Field Trip 101: An Approach to Team Building, a practical guide that emphasizes experiential learning to strengthen team dynamics and organizational effectiveness. A sought-after speaker and facilitator, he delivers impactful workshops and presentations tailored to educators, workforce professionals, and employers nationwide.
He serves as a board member of the National Council for Continuing Education and Training (NCCET) and as an advisory committee member of the SMART USA Workforce Committee, where he contributes to shaping national strategies to address workforce gaps in advanced manufacturing and technology. Dr. Hightower’s work continues to inspire scalable, workforce-driven solutions that support economic mobility and community growth.