Implementing the Inclusive Economic Mobility Framework — A Practitioner's Workshop for Program Design Master Class
Turn entrepreneurship ideas into inclusive, effective programs.
Event Details
About the Master Class:
This hands-on session goes beyond the framework to practical implementation. Participants will work through the core building blocks of the Inclusive Economic Mobility Framework™ — including the community agreement process, participant intake design, the five-phase curriculum structure, and the facilitation practices that distinguish programs that produce outcomes from programs that produce activity.
Using real templates and tools developed from over two decades of practitioner experience — including the Community Agreement Template, Participant Intake Form, and Facilitation Observation Protocol — attendees will leave with concrete materials they can adapt for their own institution, along with a clear understanding of how to sequence implementation for their context.
Participants who complete this master class will receive a Credly digital badge recognizing their training in equity-centered entrepreneurship program design.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Matt Connell
Matt Connell, Ed.D., MBA, is a senior higher education leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing student success, institutional effectiveness, and innovation across public and private colleges and universities. Currently, he serves as Director of the Werth Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the Connecticut State Community College System, where he provides statewide leadership across twelve campuses. Matt has overseen academic programs, faculty, and multimillion‑dollar budgets, secured significant external funding, and designed equity‑centered initiatives that improve access, retention, and outcomes for diverse learners. He is recognized for translating strategy into impactful academic and workforce programs through collaboration, data‑informed decision‑making, and inclusive leadership.