Jeff Barratt will be leaving his role as Executive Director of Emily Griffith Technical College in early February.
New Foundation President Ushers In Next Generation of Leadership
“We are very pleased to announce Tatiana as our new President,” said Bruce Schroffel, Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors.
“She will bring leadership, creativity, innovation, and great passion to Emily Griffith Foundation’s projects and fundraising efforts and has a deep sense of commitment to our mission.”
Emily Griffith Foundation Seeks an Executive Director
We’re seeking an executive director to provides excellent proactive leadership, management, strategy and fundraising for the Emily Griffith Foundation, in alignment and support of the needs of Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC) and its students as well as championing workforce education both in Colorado and nationally.
Seeking New Executive Director
What Is Career and Technical Education, Anyway?
Annual Meeting: September 28, 2018
Emily Griffith Foundation’s annual meeting will be September 28th, 2018 from 4-4:20 pm at Interstate Kitchen & Bar. This meeting is open to the public.
We’ve Had to Prepare for Jobs that Don’t Exist Yet Before
On-Demand Education Needed for Middle-Skills Workers
SLATE | There is widespread agreement among labor economists that workers need access to continuous education to stay one step ahead of rising automation.
“…for people who are not adept or who left school short of a credential, it’s going to be a serious problem to try to figure out what they need in terms of education and training, when they need it, and where to get it.” said Michelle Weise, chief innovation officer of the Strada Institute for the Future of Work.
Career and Technical Education Bill Rockets to Trump’s Desk
The Third Education Revolution
Not since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries and the Information Age that followed in the last century has the scale of disruption taking place in the workforce been so evident.
Now a third wave in education and training has arrived, argue economists, educators, and workforce-development officials.
Wells Fargo to Fund More than 100 Emergency Stipends for Emily Griffith Students
Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $75,000 to Emily Griffith Foundation to continue its support of the innovative 360 Degree Fund at Emily Griffith Technical College for the 2018-2019 school year.
The 360 Degree Fund provides emergency stipends to students faced with unexpected non-academic expenses, such as childcare, emergency car repairs or medical bills, which might otherwise force the student to drop out of a program.
Emily Griffith Cosmetology Student Wins National Beacon Award
‘Opportunity for All’ Should be a Reality — Not Just a Bumper Sticker
MEDIUM | This week’s meeting of more than 200 business and education leaders from nearly 70 communities across the country was a great chance to hear what’s working as we work to grow the numbers of people with an education beyond high school.
One thing that stuck with me: Having a great local economy doesn’t guarantee economic and social mobility for everyone who needs it. Many people are left behind because they aren’t prepared.
