Podcasts about college now

What if high school students could graduate with a college degree? In Ontario, that’s exactly what’s happening. Through the College-NOW program at North Central State College, students can earn an associate degree in business or engineering—before they even get their high school diploma. In this episode, we explore how Ontario Schools are making college more accessible, from flexible schedules to expanding STEM courses and offering industry-recognized certifications. Read more about this story: https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/12/ontario-high-school-to-offer-on-campus-business-degree-program/ Headlines: https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/12/body-found-near-richland-bo-trail-identified-as-missing-polk-man/ https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/11/carpenter-adds-to-fredericktowns-all-time-scoring-total-in-girls-tourney-win/ https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/10/ohio-state-mansfield-theatre-to-perform-romeo-and-juliet/ https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/10/craig-redmond/ https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/11/richland-county-job-family-services-shares-185k-reconfiguration-project/Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the advent of AI tools such as Chat GPT, some companies are considering handing over their writing from humans to robots. But is this really the best decision for your business? In this episode of Watch Time, Flex Media's Kathie Taylor talks with Laurel Wilder, a communications consultant and former senior director of marketing and communications at College Now, to discuss when to use AI as a tool for your messaging and when hiring a professional writer will help maximize your content's effectiveness. Laurel Wilder on LinkedIn:   / laurelwilder  

We had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Michele Scott Taylor, who has spent most of her career in higher education administration developing and guiding a myriad of young students toward successful professional paths. Currently, Michele serves as the Chief Program Officer of College Now Greater Cleveland, an organization that helps middle/high school students and adult learners throughout Northeast Ohio reach postsecondary completion through the facilitation of educational opportunities, career counseling, college access advising, financial aid and more. Michele and her team empower students to pursue postsecondary educations that best align with their interests, passions and aptitudes – whether that includes completing a certification, on-the-job training, associate program, trade apprenticeship or four-year college degree. Don't let its name fool you – College Now welcomes every type of student, not just those with college aspirations. Tune in for Michele's unique take on how we can better grow the trades talent pipeline by nurturing students' interests while also effectively assessing their aptitude and exposing them to real-world professionals, as well as organizations, in the trades and beyond. She offers both parents and educators great advice on how they can help put students on a viable career pathway with long-term financial security and independence. Guest: Dr. Michele Scott Taylor, Chief Program Officer, College Now Greater Cleveland Connect with Michele: info@collegenowgc.org Related Resources: College Now Greater Cleveland https://www.collegenowgc.org/ (Website), https://www.instagram.com/college_nowgc/ (Instagram) & https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-now-greater-cleveland/ (LinkedIn) https://careertech.org/cte (Career Technical Education (CTE)) https://www.acementor.org/ (ACE Mentor Program) https://www.manufacturingsuccess.org/ (MAGNET) Questions or Feedback:  thefix@oatey.com

Let's continue our conversation about getting ready for the new year! In this episode, we're talking about the importance of breaking down your 2022 vision into realistic goals-and I'll give you five simple steps for goal-setting that will help you bring your dreams to life. Then, we'll wrap up with a question from a busy mom who's wondering about going back to college. Coming Up This Week: * The Real Benefits of Setting Goals for Your Life * The Five Easy Steps to Goal-Setting * Is It Crazy to Go Back to College Now? Crush your goals with the 2022 Goal Planner. https://bit.ly/2YZLxwc Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3G0I41v  

Let's continue our conversation about getting ready for the new year! In this episode, we're talking about the importance of breaking down your 2022 vision into realistic goals—and I'll give you five simple steps for goal-setting that will help you bring your dreams to life. Then, we'll wrap up with a question from a busy mom who's wondering about going back to college. Coming Up This Week: • The Real Benefits of Setting Goals for Your Life • The Five Easy Steps to Goal-Setting • Is It Crazy to Go Back to College Now? Crush your goals with the 2022 Goal Planner. https://bit.ly/2YZLxwc Get back 24 hours in your week by signing up for the free 7-Day Time Finder challenge. https://bit.ly/3G0I41v  

College Now is a free program for qualified NYC public high school students that introduces them to college life. Students experience the richness of the BCC campus by taking college-level class worth credit throughout The City University of New York College Now director Susan Rivera and two College Now students join this episode of The View from University Heights. The post College Now appeared first on Bronx Community College.

Pie-loving Cleveland DJ (and educational philanthropist) connects with an accomplished pie maker (and pie blogger) on Twitter. A debate ensues. Crumble or flaky top crust? Others weigh in. Ideas flow. Ice cream is added (of course). A grass-roots fundraiser is born. Jimmy Malone is a longtime supporter of College Now Greater Cleveland, an organization that helps kids with guidance and resources to pursue college. His namesake scholarship program now supports more than 60 students annually. Emily Thome is the founder and blogger at Pie-Eyed Love. Together, with other engaged citizens and support from Mason's Creamery, the Cleveland Pie Festival will raise money for Jimmy's program and promote the mission of College Now. Sometimes you just want to hear a fun, light-hearted story about a people doing good things in the world. This is it.

Are you looking for ways to pay for college? Tune in to episode 79 with Ashley Hill, Scholarship Search Strategist and, I as we discuss paying for college. Ashley Hill is a scholarship search strategist who is passionate about helping future and current college students pay for college without taking on massive student loan debt. She is the author of a book series, The Ultimate Guide for Finding and Winning More Money for College Now. She is the creator of Scholarship Success School, a unique customized coaching program for students, families, and education professionals. She shares scholarship resources on her website, www.collegeprepready.com.

Clemente Diaz is the Associate Director of College Now at Baruch College and an adjunct faculty member in I-O Psychology at the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Clemente is also a member of Bridge Builders, a SIOP sub-committee dedicated to helping make connections to students and the larger community. In this episode, we talk about the Advocacy Registry, where SIOP members can sign up to give talks at schools, career centers, and other organizations. Check out the episode page on the Department 12 website where you can find the full transcript for this episode and a video demonstrating how to sign up for the Advocacy Registry.

Special Guest Benjamin Preston      Benjamin Preston LLC provides businesses with marketing, strategy, and management consulting services. With experience in a range of industries and clients ranging from startups to billion-dollar businesses, Benjamin Preston's strategic approach to business will help your business scale quickly and efficiently. Benjamin Preston also wrote, "Harness Your Butterflies: The Young Professional's Metamorphosis to an Exciting Career," to inspire future leaders to create meaningful careers. Focus on the things you want, not the things you are not happy withGrowing your career more strategic and breaking the traditional roadmapFollowing your excitement in your careerGraduating from College – Now what?Get away from the concept of having a "purpose," because you do not have to figure out whom you are going to be when you turn 50 – TodayIt is OK to be more general – do not focus on one job titleFigure out what you are good at and what your strengths areGetting creative, especially during the Covid crisisFinding positions that will allow you to utilize the skills that you enjoyBreaking your strengths out to define your pathAsking peers, professors, and the previous boss' what are your strengths Starting with your strength and doing an inventory will guide you on how to get startedDoing your research to make sure companies can offer you what your strengths arePair your strengths based on the situation and the roleSometimes your strengths fit the organization but not the roleSteps to doing an inventoryWorking around your weaknesses – However, try to avoid roles where the role focus is on a weakness that you haveTry to focus on your strengths – not your weaknesses – you get more ROI if you put your focus on strengthsKnowing what you are not good at could help mitigate riskSearching for a role – create 2 or 3 nonnegotiables and beyond that be flexibleDo not just apply unless you plan on keeping track of everything you used for Does the role sound exciting?  Limit your applications to roles that get you excitedAvoid the path of least resistanceDuring Covid – if you have to take a job that doesn't pay what you want, use this time to figure out what your next path will be after Covid Special Guest Information Benjamin PrestonAuthor: Harness Your Butterflies: The Young Professional's Metamorphosis to an Existing Careerbenprest2@gmail.comWebsite: benjaminpreston.comLinkedIn: @Benjamin J. PrestonTwitter: @BennyJayLiveInstagram: @bennyjayliveFacebook: Benjamin John Preston GLINTER SOCIAL MEDIAL AND CONTACT INFOmichael@michaelglinter.com  (Email) https://www.michaelglinter.com/podcast-1   (Podcast) http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglinter   (Linked In) #MichaelAGlinter (Twitter) http://www.facebook.com/michael.glinter (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelGlinter  (YouTube) www.michaelglinter.com   (Website)  

On today's Roadkill, Geraldo opens up with Fox Business' Charles Payne to discuss some of the issues with the Paycheck Protection Program and how the economy will recover when states start opening up. Later, The CEO of Neptune Wellness Solutions, Michael Cammarata joins Geraldo to talk about his wellness company shifting gears and making hand sanitizer. Finally, Kittie Warshawsky from College Now joins Geraldo and Erica to go over the options students have while the country waits for the pandemic to subside.

In this episode of the Road To Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Andrea (Andi) Frimmer. Andi is the owner and president of Prep 4 College Now. She has over 30 years of experience in the education industry, most recently working as an independent college admission counselor with high school students and their families.  The reason Andi decided to start her own business was her love of children. She has spent her working life devoted to helping students of all ages succeed. She enjoys a challenge and finds helping high school students a rewarding and fun experience. Andi earned her College Admission Certificate from The University of California San Diego, her M. Ed. from Boston University in Boston, MA and her B.S. in Education from Temple University, in Philadelphia, PA, where she graduated with honors.  Before starting her own company, Andi spent 25 years as a master teacher working with special needs children of all ages and disabilities. After retiring, Andi owned and operated Study Hall USA, a tutoring company based in San Marcos, CA.  It was while working with these students that Andi decided to begin helping them turn their college dreams into reality. With strengths such as organization skills, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and excellent communication and presentation skills, it was the logical next step for Andi to start Prep 4 College Now, Inc. Andi makes time to be involved in the community and professional organizations.  She is a member of Circle of Life, the fundraising arm of Scripps Hospital Encinitas.  Andi has participated in three marathons raising money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as part of Team in Training. She is an active member of her religious organization and is a member of several committees.  She is a member of WACAC (Western Association of College Admission Counselors), Rancho Santa Fe Business and Professional Women, Women’s Wisdom, and San Diego Business Connections.  Andi lives in San Diego, CA. She has two grown children, both of whom work in the health professions and is a grandmother of two. When not working she likes to engage in Pilates, spinning classes, golf, hiking, and reading. Learn more and connect with Andrea (Andi) Frimmer by visiting her on Facebook: @Andrea.frimmer on Twitter: @AndiFrimmer on Instagram: @prep4collegenow   Be sure to follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth  Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth  Subscribe to our podcast all across the web: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2

For many students, community college represents the path to academic and career success, while others only see a stop on a longer educational journey.  County by county and state by state, these institutions truly focus on community. Amy and Mike invited Cuyahoga Community College Director Heidi Nicholas to describe the experience and advantages of attending a community college.  What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is distinctive and great about attending community college? What is campus life like at a community college? How does the community focus of these schools benefit students? Are there programs community colleges offer that cannot be found anywhere else? What kinds of students thrive at community colleges and which do not? MEET OUR GUEST Heidi Nicholas is currently the District Director of Enrollment Management and Dual Enrollment at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to assuming this role, Heidi served in several positions at Tri-C; Completion Manager, Interim Assistant Dean of Students at both Eastern and Metro Campus’, and Student Success Specialist. Prior to working at Tri-C, Heidi held positions in admissions and recruitment at several private colleges.  Heidi’s most notable achievements include the 2018 Cuyahoga Community College, President’s Award for her contributions in increasing the IPEDS graduation rate and the 2013 Innovation of the Year Award by the League of Innovation. Heidi is active in the Kent State University Alumni Association and is a College Now, Greater Cleveland professional mentor.  Heidi graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State University and her Master’s Degree in Adult Learning and Development from Cleveland State University. She has completed coursework toward a Doctorate in Community College Leadership from Ferris State University and is currently A.B.D. Find Heidi at Heidi.Nicholas@tri-c.edu ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.

The Lionel SHIPman $HAPE YOUR FINANCES Show is a financial and life empowerment show focusing on our lives around money and finances. The show aims to educate and motivate people to improve their financial outlooks and empower them to take charge of their lives and to live life to the fullest.  Guest: Ashley Hill (College Scholarship Strategist) Ashley earned a BA degree in Biology from Kent State University in 2008. She earned a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Public Policy from A.T. Still University in 2011. Ashley Hill is a Scholarship Search Strategist who is passionate about teaching stressed and overwhelmed corporate moms how to pay less for their college bound child's college education so that they can help their children to get into their best-fit college with ease. She is the author of The Ultimate Guide for Finding and Winning More Money for College Now and The Ultimate Guide for Finding and Winning More Money for College Now: Nursing Edition.  Ashley hosts an annual event, College Success Conference future college students and their college success partners with key tools to start the school year with a competitive edge. In its third year, the event has attracted families around the world. Also, she host workshops and classes throughout the year for students, families, youth non-profit organizations, mentoring programs, and community organizations. She has a monthly column in Solo Parenting Magazine in addition to her weekly radio show, College Prep Radio. Additionally, Ms. Hill has spoken for various organizations including Cincinnati Bibleway Church, C.H.A.R.M., and P.O.W.E.R. Youth organization. Recently, for her work with C.H.A.R.M., Ashley received an award at the program's annual gala. Additionally, Ashley consults with organizations to design effective college planning and college success programs. Website: CollegePrepReady.com

Matthew John Benecke is a writer of speculative fiction with supernatural and horror leanings and a craft beer blogger. He holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance from Baruch College where he graduated as a member of the inaugural class of Macaulay Honors Scholars. He also holds a Master’s in Adolescent English Education from Brooklyn College. While working at Baruch College, he was selected to develop, implement, and instruct a summer-long creative writing seminar for high school students in the College Now program where he served as an adjunct lecturer. Since 2011, he has written and maintained The Beer Whisperers craft beer blog. The Beer Whisperers is followed by more than 50 breweries from around the world including nearly a dozen of the Top 50 Breweries as listed by the Brewers Association. He has visited more than 100 breweries, many of which have been reviewed on the blog. He has also sampled nearly 4,000 different beers. Aside from writing, Matthew is an avid photographer and musician. He enjoys landscape photography primarily but is also interested in black and white photography. He is a self-taught guitarist and pianist who enjoys an eclectic array of musical styles and artists ranging from modern metal acts to classic rock and classical compositions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rockstarpodcast/support

The Lionel SHIPman $HAPE YOUR FINANCES Show is a financial and life empowerment show focusing on our lives around money and finances. The show aims to educate and motivate people to improve their financial outlooks and empower them to take charge of their lives and to live life to the fullest.  Guest: Ashley Hill (College Scholarship Strategist) Ashley earned a BA degree in Biology from Kent State University in 2008. She earned a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Public Policy from A.T. Still University in 2011. Ashley Hill is a Scholarship Search Strategist who is passionate about teaching stressed and overwhelmed corporate moms how to pay less for their college bound child's college education so that they can help their children to get into their best-fit college with ease. She is the author of The Ultimate Guide for Finding and Winning More Money for College Now and The Ultimate Guide for Finding and Winning More Money for College Now: Nursing Edition.  Ashley hosts an annual event, College Success Conference future college students and their college success partners with key tools to start the school year with a competitive edge. In its third year, the event has attracted families around the world. Also, she host workshops and classes throughout the year for students, families, youth non-profit organizations, mentoring programs, and community organizations. She has a monthly column in Solo Parenting Magazine in addition to her weekly radio show, College Prep Radio. Additionally, Ms. Hill has spoken for various organizations including Cincinnati Bibleway Church, C.H.A.R.M., and P.O.W.E.R. Youth organization. Recently, for her work with C.H.A.R.M., Ashley received an award at the program's annual gala. Additionally, Ashley consults with organizations to design effective college planning and college success programs. Website: CollegePrepReady.com

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On this episode I am joined by Ashley Hill, who is a scholarship search strategist that is passionate about helping students use their talents and achievements to increase the chance of winning scholarship.  She is a well sought after speaker and best selling author of The Ultimate Guide for Finding and Winning More Money for College Now.   To learn more about Ashley visit www.collegeprepready.com Link to her book https://gumroad.com/l/scholarshipguide#  

Today we have The Ultimate Guide for Finding and Winning More Money for College Now and the bestselling author Ashley Hill. We discuss: The top 3 financial challenges for adults going back to school either for a new college or professional development continuing educational degree. Tips on for someone who is wanting to go back to school and listening right, what they can do now to push past this and get more money for school. Ashley's final thoughts and parting advice to get adults back to school regardless of what degree they plan to pursue.

The Lionel SHIPman $HAPE YOUR FINANCES Show is a financial and life empowerment show focusing on our lives around money and finances. The show aims to educate and motivate people to improve their financial outlooks and empower them to take charge of their lives and to live life to the fullest.  Ashley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Kent State University in 2008. She earned a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Public Policy from A.T. Still University in 2011. Ashley Hill is a Scholarship Search Strategist who is passionate about teaching stressed and overwhelmed corporate moms how to pay less for their college bound child's college education so that they can help their children to get into their best-fit college with ease. She is the author of The Ultimate Guide for Finding and Winning More Money for College Now and The Ultimate Guide for Finding and Winning More Money for College Now: Nursing Edition.  Ashley hosts an annual event, College Success Conference future college students and their college success partners with key tools to start the school year with a competitive edge. In its third year, the event has attracted families around the world. Also, she host workshops and classes throughout the year for students, families, youth non-profit organizations, mentoring programs, and community organizations. She has a monthly column in Solo Parenting Magazine in addition to her weekly radio show, College Prep Radio. Additionally, Ms. Hill has spoken for various organizations including Cincinnati Bibleway Church, C.H.A.R.M., and P.O.W.E.R. Youth organization. Recently, for her work with C.H.A.R.M., Ashley received an award at the program's annual gala. Additionally, Ashley consults with organizations to design effective college planning and college success programs.

Ashley Hill is the CEO of ALH Group LLC and is the Scholarship Search Strategist who is passionate about teaching overwhelmed students (K-12, homeschool, adult, international, undergraduate, and graduate students) how to use their talents and achievements to increase their chances of winning scholarships. Also, she is the author of The Ultimate Guide for  Finding and Winning More Money for College Now.   For more information visit:  http://collegeprepready.com Twitter: @prepforcollege Facebook: @prep4college Linkedin: Ashley Hill