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From Entrepreneurial Mindset to Innovative Action: Driving Revenue Through Workforce & Philanthropy

A one-day, in-person workshop on workforce, philanthropy, & revenue growth

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CDT)
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Event Details

What You’ll Experience

Entrepreneurial Mindset as a Revenue Engine

  • Shift from programs → portfolio & revenue thinking
  • Identify untapped revenue opportunities
  • Community assessment frameworks

Workforce & Continuing Education

  • High-impact CE and workforce revenue models
  • Employer-aligned program design
  • Contract training, apprenticeships, and rapid program launches
  • Case examples from rural, suburban and urban colleges

Understanding Program Economics

  • True cost of programs (direct + indirect)
  • Identifying “in-the-red” programs vs scalable opportunities
  • Pricing and sustainability strategies

Philanthropy & Revenue Diversification

  • Moving from grants → growth capital
  • Understanding shifts government funding
  • Aligning with corporate & foundation priorities
  • Leveraging Boards and strategic partnerships
  • Building compelling funding narratives

Voice of the Customer → Revenue

  • Listening to employers, students, and funders
  • Turning insights into revenue-generating programs
  • Conducting training needs assessments

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What You’ll Walk Away With

  • A 90-Day Revenue Action Plan
  • Workforce revenue opportunities for your campus
  • Practical NACCE tools & frameworks

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Why Attend

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead workforce development and economic mobility.  Long-term sustainability requires intentional revenue strategies and strong partnerships.

This immersive experience equips leaders to:

  • Generate new revenue through workforce & continuing education
  • Build philanthropic, corporate, and Board-aligned funding strategies
  • Align programs with market demand and community impact
  • Move from ideas to innovative, revenue-generating action

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Who Should Attend

Vice Presidents • Deans • Workforce Leaders • Continuing Education • Foundation Advancement Teams • Program Directors • Coordinators

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Location: St. Charles Community College - 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville, MO 63376
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 9am – 4pm CT
Format: One-Day, In-Person Experience
Cost: $249 (Includes a continental breakfast & lunch and a digital badge from NACCE)

Conveniently scheduled to follow the Dreamscape / AI & VR Summit on July 20 – 21, 2026 at the Ameristar Conference Center – 1 Ameristar Blvd, St. Charles, MO 6330.  Register here.  

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Facilitators

Dr. Rebecca Corbin, President & CEO, NACCE
National leader in philanthropy, Board development, and strategic partnerships advancing multi-million dollar initiatives that expand economic opportunity through community colleges.

Dr. Trenton Hightower, Executive Director of Membership & Workforce Development, NACCE
Workforce and continuing education expert focused on building employer-aligned programs, scalable training models, and revenue-generating workforce solutions.