As educators, workforce development trainers, employers, and parents, we need to help young people know what they don’t know.
Creating Students for Life with the Enrollment Funnel
The Enrollment Funnel does more than just fill seats. It works to attract more of the right students and trainees, in the right programs and pathways, for all the right reasons.
Marketing’s Not My Job—Or Is It?
Have you ever debated, argued, or persuaded? Have you ever tried to convince someone of the value of your viewpoint? Then you’re a marketer.
Graduates, Build Your Dream—Not Someone Else’s
To live your dream, first you have to build it.
Education with Purpose Announces New Dates
CLEVELAND, OH, June 18, 2020: TFS Results announced new dates for its inaugural Education with Purpose Conference, now scheduled for October 12–13, 2021. The conference is designed to equip educators, employers, and stakeholders to shift the education and training paradigm [. . .]
Virtual Presentations by Mark C. Perna
Testimonials: "Having seen your live presentations in the past, I was in awe of how you delivered your message virtually with the same passion and enthusiasm. It was an engaging and powerful evening for all families and staff who [. . .]
2020 Hawaii Statewide Speaking Tour
Professional Development https://youtu.be/ZhR4UzTY19Y Testimonials: Life changing! I leave with a new paradigm for engaging students plus strategies for connecting with them on the first day. Mahalo for making a difference in the lives of teachers and their students.” Derek Otsuji [. . .]
Next-Gen Career Exploration at Oakland Schools Technical Campuses
The Career Tree has broadened student horizons while helping OSTC comply seamlessly with new state legislation.
2020 Michigan Career Education Conference Keynote
Professional Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eHY4LwDEiI&feature=youtu.be Testimonials: So excellent! Depth, story and practical application to change our educational paradigms!” Jason Luke STEM Director at Kalamazoo RESA Thank you for all of your work to change the college/career paradigm.” Robert Smith CTE Director at [. . .]
ACTE VISION 2019 Featured Session
Professional Development https://youtu.be/q2RIvPPN_o0 Testimonials: Mark was the most colorful speaker I have ever heard in 27 years in education.” Robert Limpert CTE Director at Harford County Public Schools You make me want to be a better teacher, thank you.” Taylor [. . .]