Student engagement is more important than ever. But our attention (and that of your students) is under an unprecedented assault. Why is student engagement such a challenge?

Well, the century-old paradigm of “I lecture, you listen” is now failing to keep students involved, motivated and actively learning. Does this news about declining engagement come as a surprise? It shouldn’t.

After all, how can anyone expect you to compete with a 3G enabled mobile device? Does your assigned reading really stand a chance? And what do these assignments  mean for your students after they leave the classroom?

For these reasons, student engagement is nothing short of a national challenge. And do you know why it’s an important obstacle to overcome? Because…

Improving Student Engagement Can Translate to Increased Knowledge Retention by Learners.

But there’s a problem.  Good advice on how to overcome these ubiquitous classroom distractions has not been easily available. I mean, have you found a comprehensive resource that offers post-secondary and continuing education instructors a dynamic model for engaging students? If so, please leave a comment below.

Otherwise…

You’re here because you desperately need actionable tips, strategies and techniques that have been proven to grab and hold the all-too-fleeting interest of students. Well, you aren’t alone…

Because understanding the changing student engagement landscape is a must for every single faculty member. That’s right: Even experienced instructors benefit from a refresher… especially, as online and blended learning gain prominence.

But you still might be wondering…

Is Student Engagement Just a Buzzword?

No, student engagement is not a buzzword. Think of it this way: When your students are focused in lecture, aggressively tapping keys, trying hard to keep pace with your voice, they are making a psychological and emotional investment in learning. Most students, most of the time, try very hard to absorb what school offers. But you have to admit, it is a challenge.

Especially when compared to everything else society shoves in their faces. Think of it this way: In a world of 3D Movies, tablets and smart phones, you need to ask yourself, “Can you really be surprised when your bland Powerpoint-dependent lecture on cellular respiration falls flat?”

But there’s a flip side.  If you can engage students then, teaching becomes fun again! And so does learning. Everybody wins. You drive boredom out of your classroom. Distractions are vanquished until long after the bell. And best of all? Your students take pride not simply in earning straight-A’s, but in understanding how the lessons impact their life outside school, you know, in the real world. That’s why student engagement is increasingly seen as an indicator of a successful classroom.

So how do you figure out how to gain and maintain the interest and rapt attention of your class, – especially in the highly heterogeneous continuing education setting?

Why Student Engagement Matters in Continuing Education, Outreach and Extension Divisions:

Well, frankly, this is a very important issue. And it matters more  each day. This is because the modern higher education industry continues to shift away from the traditional cohort model. Continuing and adult education increasingly impact the bottom line of North American colleges and universities.

This shouldn’t surprise you…

As knowledge-based job opportunities dominate the employment landscape, “just-in-time” education is fast becoming critical. The skills you learned in university or college need to be built upon. Actually…

You’ve probably already seen an increase in continuing education students at your own post-secondary institution. So if you’re having trouble wrapping your mind around the changing tide of education, think of it this way: Employers in all industries need workers with applicable and up to date skills. Now, from a continuing education business perspective…

Do you know what that means?

I’ll tell you. See, the traditional higher education student is 18-22 years of age, and will be done with university in 4 short years. But you must wonder, “Can this once-in-a-lifetime education paradigm really stack up against our evolving economy?” That’s one of the key reasons continuing education divisions, professional development extensions and outreach programs are growing in bottom-line value to institutions like yours. So now you might be wondering:

Why Do Continuing and Adult Education Students Require Unique Engagement Strategies?

It’s a good question. But the answer is easy. If you think of the traditional students we just described as a homogenous cohort of youth then, just picture the exact opposite! Instead of all starting on level ground, adult continuing education students can be…

• 25 years old to 55 years old (adult students pursue continuing education at different stages of life depending on their educational needs);
• Responsible for taking care of children or other dependents;
• Adult students may work full time, part time, be unemployed or under-employed… (all of which come with their own unique brand of stress);
• Adult students may have a more focused, applicable and discrete goal for pursuing a specific course, certificate or degree program;
• Continuing education students may be retooling after a layoff, enhancing a particular skill, or perhaps even coming off active military duty.

And those are just a handful of the many reasons adult students pursuing their learning goals in outreach, extension and continuing education divisions require unique engagement strategies to maximize the likelihood of achieving success. Obviously effective engagement with continuing education students presents a unique opportunity, – if you do it right!

Why Most Strategies to Increase Student Engagement in Continuing Education Fall Short?

Unfortunately, a high percentage of student engagement best practice is brushed off as common sense. This is a big mistake. You need to look at student engagement critically. And hold yourself to these high standards. It sounds daunting. But if you do it right, the rewards are big.

So it’s important to test and implement engagement tactics, before judging them at face value, It’s also why you absolutely need a wide variety of different engagement strategies to test and perfect when tackling the unique student engagement challenges that come with administering continuing education.

But ideas are not enough…

The reason is, in student engagement, execution matters. To stay abreast of changing student engagement best practice, you would be wise to heed step-by-step instructions for implementation. The most valuable advice though, is from those who’ve already had success improving their student engagement (and ROI!) of continuing education business units.

Free Case Study: How UNC Charlotte Increased Adult Student Engagement and Improved Operational Efficiency:

You can now access this free new case study, “Using Business Visibility to Boost Student Engagement and Operational Efficiency” and inside you discover:

• Why engaging adult and non-traditional continuing education students is a unique challenge;
• Common Hurdles That Restrict Schools From Effectively Engaging Continuing Education Students
• Why Stand-Alone CRM and Registration Tools Fall Short of Student Engagement Best Practice

Simply fill out the form below to finally reveal how you can use business visibility to boost student engagement and operational efficiency at your institution:

Leading technology firm offers two $2,500 scholarships for adult students

Destiny Solutions, the leading innovator of lifelong learning business solutions, today announced that applications are being accepted for the annual Mary Cone Barrie Scholarship.

Named in honor of the late Director of the School of Continuing Studies at the University of Toronto, Dr. Mary Cone Barrie, the scholarship is awarded annually to two non-traditional students.

“A trusted friend and mentor, Mary tirelessly championed the lifelong learner and always supported non-traditional education. Devoted to her students, staff and instructors she went above and beyond to ensure the success of non-traditional education,” said Shaul Kuper, president and CEO of Destiny Solutions. “It is our hope that by helping students succeed with the Mary Cone Barrie Scholarship, her legacy is carried forward.”

Although 75 percent of America’s college students are non-traditional, there are a very limited number of scholarship opportunities for this group. Destiny Solutions is working towards change, by offering two awards of $2,500 each to two qualified lifelong learners.

The Mary Cone Barrie Scholarship is open to any non-traditional learner studying at an accredited institution in the United States or Canada. Applications can be found on the Destiny Solutions website, and are due back by June 29, 2012. The scholarship will be awarded in late August.

For last year’s winners, the scholarship proved a significant aid in achieving their goals. Joseph Puhak, a detective from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina enrolled in a Bachelor of Science, criminal justice program at Western Carolina University, made sure to express the importance of the scholarship.

“Through a recent promotion with added stressors and responsibility I started to feel the effects of a career and learning burnout. Since I found out about the scholarship, my enthusiasm is much higher and I have found a new level of motivation,” he said “Again, I thank Destiny Solutions and the Barrie Family. I have no choice but to repay both parties with good grades and my heartfelt pursuit of success.”

The other winner, Asta Becker from Charlotte, North Carolina, echoed his sentiments.

“I always wanted more, it’s just that at the beginning I didn’t know how to get there. I went step by step until I found out that education would let me take the path I wanted. Thank you very much for the scholarship. It’s still hard to believe I won,” said Becker, a student in the Bachelor of Commerce program at Pfeiffer University.

To read about why the scholarship is named in Dr Barrie’s honor, please see Kuper’s piece at www.evolllution.com/featured/a-non-traditional-scholarship-with-a-non-traditional-story/

To download a scholarship application please visit www.destinysolutions.com/company-2/scholarship/

Contact:

Rachel Kuper
media@destinysolutions.com
(416) 480-0500 x214

The International Association for Continuing Engineering Education (IACEE) Presents: The 2012 World Conference On Continuing Engineering Education (CEE)

17-19 May 2012 – Valencia, Spain

IACEE 2012 World Conference on CEE is based around an exciting central theme: Solutions for competitiveness, innovation and grand challenges, – new ideas for tired programs, new missions and services.

So why must you attend this intriguing international discussion on continuing engineering education? Well, it’s a good question. And the reason is (besides being hosted in beautiful Valencia Spain) the IACEE 2012 World Conference on CEE has something for everyone. Here’s what I mean…

The conference is organized around specific continuing education streams. That means there are in-depth lectures, passionate discussion and riveting presentations on all of the following topics:

• CEE Management: Leading the way on Return on Investment in Education Metrics
• CEE & Instructional Design
• CEE & Global Market: Global Innovation and Economic Development
• CEE & Linking Industry, Government and Universities

So how do you effectively navigate all these enthralling topics? Well, the 2012 IACEE World Conference will be chaired by Nelson Baker and Patricio Montesinos. These two CEE experts will guide your experience over the course of the conference, ensuring an insightful and engaging program.

But the educational excellence on display in Valencia this May is not limited to conference presentations. In fact, there are a number of special workshops you can attend ahead of the conference. These specially selected pre-conference workshops provide an excellent opportunity for eager educational enthusiasts to benchmark with leading experts and get a firm grasp on CEE best practice. Pre-conference workshops start May 14th and include:

• Lifelong Learning Marketing
• E-Learning Low Cost Strategies for Lifelong Learning
• Quality Standards for Self-Assessment and Benchmarking in CEE

But there’s another reason we are so excited about the IACEE 2012 World Conference on CEE. And here it is:

Destiny Solutions President and CEO Shaul Kuper, will be presenting. This exclusive session promises to shine new light on age-old professional development problems. So, check your program and be sure to clear your schedule to attend Mr. Kuper’s presentation, “New Research: The Voice Of The Employer On The Affects And Opportunities Of Professional Development.”

By the way, if you’ve never been to Valencia, you’re in for a real treat, especially in May. And if you are not sure where to stay during your visit, there are a number of local hotels that come recommended by the conference organizers themselves. You can quickly browse the list below, or click here for full room details.

• Hotel Barcelo
• Hotel Silken Puerta de Valencia
• Hotel NH Ciuded de Valencia,

Although hotels are not included in registration, when you sign up for the IACEE 2012 World Conference on CEE you don’t just get a ticket in the door. Actually, you are also invited to the reception ceremony, participation in all conference sessions, coffee breaks and lunch, as well as the conference social dinner on Thursday 17, May 2012. That means there are networking and benchmarking opportunities aplenty.

But while the conference sessions, workshops and social dinner all promise to be extremely engaging, there’s something you must not forget. The whole time you are attending the 2012 World Conference on CEE, you will be in beautiful Valencia Spain. So make some time for yourself.

Local attractions include culinary and tasting tours around the city center. So please click here for a few suggestions for the time you’ll have to wander around Valencia on your own…

By now, you must want more information about the 2012 IACEE World Conference on CEE. So to find out more, including how to easily register online, simply click here.

We can’t wait to see you in Spain for the 2012 IACEE World Conference on CEE.

Pioneering education industry association teams up with leading education technology provider to advance the business of continuing, professional and online education.

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2012 – The University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) today announced a strategic partnership with Destiny Solutions, the leading innovator of lifelong learning business solutions. Long recognized as an industry expert for enterprise business systems, including customer relationship management (CRM), student information systems (SIS), and enterprise resource planning (ERP), Destiny Solutions has been recognized by UPCEA as a Platinum Level Industry Partner.

“The higher education industry is at the forefront of opportunity like never before, requiring institutions to implement bold changes in how they engage working adults and manage their business operations,” said Shaul Kuper, President and CEO of Destiny Solutions. “We applaud UPCEA’s vision to help transform higher education, and look forward to collaborating and innovating with UPCEA and its members.”

With a series of bold strategic initiatives in the past year, UPCEA is quickly becoming an indispensable resource for higher education institutions looking to expand their market potential in the growing continuing, professional and online education industry. The partnership helps to extend this strategic repositioning by partnering with Destiny Solutions, which specializes in helping educators reimagine the way they do business, providing the industry’s first integrated business system for lifelong education.

The two organizations will collaborate on the development of strategies to improve student engagement and enrollment, business agility and operational integrity to help UPCEA member institutions manage the increasingly competitive global landscape. Under the agreement, Destiny Solutions and UPCEA’s Center for Research and Consulting (CRC) will join forces with selected Deans in a “Reimagine Dialogue” throughout the year to research and share transformative business practices.

“With a rapidly evolving global economy, our institutions have no choice but to develop effective strategies to lead us through these daunting challenges,” said Bob Hansen, CEO of UPCEA. “This collaboration will leverage Destiny Solutions’ commitment to the industry, extensive knowledge and proven expertise to better enable UPCEA members to adopt best practices to achieve success in managing the business of lifelong education.”

To read an interview with Bob Hansen on what institutions can do to do to improve the efficiency of higher education, please visit http://www.evolllution.com/featured/positioning-for-strength-in-times-of-institutional-change/

About UPCEA

Located in Washington, D.C., UPCEA is the leading association for universities engaged in professional, continuing and online learning. UPCEA serves more than 350 institutions, including most of the leading public and private universities in North America. The Association provides its members with educational programs, research and information, publications and other services for the advancement of professional, continuing and online education. UPCEA also promotes awareness of the needs of adult learners and recognizes best practices in the field.

For more information, visit http://www.upcea.edu.

About Destiny Solutions

Destiny Solutions is the leading innovator of lifelong learning business solutions. Since 2001, Destiny Solutions has delivered breakthrough technology designed exclusively to meet the divergent needs of non-traditional higher education. Its flagship product, Destiny One,™ is the only business solution that offers integrated constituent, enrollment and administrative management on a single software platform. Crafted with the lifelong learner in mind, Destiny One is the most complete, agile and trusted business solution. It transforms traditional administrative systems so educators can grow revenue, enhance student experience and success, and improve operational efficiency.

Media Contact:

Cheri M. Simpson, PhD., MBA
University Professional & Continuing Education Association
919-240-4909
csimpson@upcea.edu

No. 1 ranked online institution in the nation deploys new technology to expand market potential and improve business agility.

TORONTO, March 27, 2012 - Destiny Solutions, the leading innovator of lifelong learning business solutions, today announced that Penn State World Campus has introduced a new initiative aimed at dramatically growing its global online business. The effort, enabled by Destiny One™, centers around overhauling and scaling how the institution engages working professionals.

“Our adoption of Destiny One enables us to reimagine how we do business with current and prospective adult online students interested in a Penn State degree,” said Wayne Smutz, executive director of Penn State World Campus and associate vice president for Academic Outreach. “The successful implementation of new services delivers a richer experience for adult learners to research and choose the best educational program to advance their career or prepare for a new profession.”

Integrating Destiny One with its various mainframe systems, Penn State World Campus has centralized silos of data onto a single database, eliminated dozens of shadow systems and created a single platform to deploy new services through its existing infrastructure. This will allow World Campus to improve operational efficiency and fiscal control, while providing World Campus and Penn State academic units with a wealth of business insight to stay ahead of global market needs.

In the face of state funding cuts, the new platform will enable Penn State World Campus to rapidly and more efficiently deliver new student-facing capabilities to improve student engagement and grow enrollment. With the first set of capabilities to streamline program and course development already in place, the initiative will also include interactive enrollment, flexible registration and payment, and student degree tracking.

“In the lifelong education industry, it is critical for online institutions to effectively engage adult learners and quickly and efficiently respond to global market demand,” said Shaul Kuper, president and CEO of Destiny Solutions. “Destiny One is crafted from the ground up to help discerning institutions change the way they do business to stay ahead of the pack. We look forward to continuing our work with Penn State World Campus as it adds new services to advance its growth in online learning.”

Dr. Wayne Smutz will discuss the Penn State World Campus journey in a session called “Turboscaling your Adult Online Education Business” on March 29 at the upcoming UPCEA 2012 National Conference in Portland, Oregon.

For more information on Destiny One, please visit: http://www.destinysolutions.com/product/destinyone-overview/

March 28-30, 2012 | Portland, OR The Hilton Portland

Special Offer Now Allows UPCEA 2012 Annual Conference Attendees to Finally Get Valuable Face-Time with Expert Stakeholders – Free!

So why not take advantage? You may not have known but, if you are heading to the 97^th Annual UPCEA Conference in Portland Oregon this March, you are invited to schedule a free consultation with Destiny Solutions. It’s easy, free and certain to help you finally understand how you can get more business value out of your continuing education, lifelong learning or extension division. So you must be wondering…

How Do You Schedule a Free Consultation at UPCEA 2012?

It’s very easy. Simply click here. Then, fill out the form. Do this by typing in the necessary information and picking a date from the drop down list. Finally, make sure you indicate a time that works for you (and falls within conference hours indicated on the form).  Please make sure to fill out all of the form fields.  Once you submit the form, you will be redirected to a confirmation page with a thank you message.

A few minutes later, be sure to check your email inbox. Because after submitting the form for your private consultation with Destiny Solutions at UPCEA 2012, you will receive a personal confirmation email. This email will be sent to you from Destiny Solutions CMO, Yancy Oshita, and confirms the time and date of your appointment. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled for this important communication.

While you’re at it, now would be a good time to add Yancy to your “safe sender” list, to make sure you don’t miss any follow-up communication. You will also receive Yancy’s personal cell phone number so you can communicate if there are any changes to your schedule at the show.

So if you want to learn more about how Destiny Solutions can help you streamline operations, grow enrollment and increase retention – simply click here to schedule your free consultation.

Additionally, if time slots are still available, you are welcome to pop by booth 46/ 47 at any time during the event to schedule a consultation. Due to high demand your safest course of action would be to schedule your free consultation at UPCEA 2012 today.

For more event information, please click here.

American Association of State Colleges and Universities Presents: “Tools and Strategies for Institutional Transformation”

February 9-11, 2012 – JW Marriot San Antonio Hill Country, Texas

Across American State Colleges and Universities, it’s time for action. That’s because, in the months since the AASCU summer session, innovative ideas have taken hold amongst member campuses. Today, constructive concepts for continuing education are beginning to crystallize.

And AASCU higher education institutions are boldly responding to the challenges of this new century. Right now, there’s a particular focus on data analytics, blended courses, “flipped” courses, large course transformation and national courses created and taught by consortiums of faculty. This isn’t your grandfather’s classroom.

But it’s not just about course redesign. The AASCU 2012 Academic Affairs Winter Meeting is also zeroing in on a number of other issues critical to higher education. That’s right…

By examining how academic affairs officers at AASCU member institutions are overcoming systemic hurdles, like budget reductions, accreditation challenges and barriers to effective enrollment management, provosts can finally get the rare opportunity to benchmark in a meaningful way. And that’s the kind of networking that can help drive powerful institutional transformation, fast.

But don’t worry, because at the 2012 AASCU Academic Affairs Winter Meeting, you won’t hear a homogeneous sentiment. Provosts are encouraged to invite colleagues from their campuses to participate. This diverse roster of viewpoints is pivotal in catalyzing institutional transformation in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. By attending this exciting upcoming meeting you’re assured to learn from other industry leaders on the cutting edge of course redesign.

So if you’re serious about driving institutional change, attend AASCU 2012 Academic Affairs Winter Meeting. You’ll join expert speakers Cable Green and Vincent Tinto to discuss innovative strategies for student success that will drive your institution of higher education forward, at an exhilarating pace.

As a key sponsor, Destiny Solutions will be showcasing Destiny One^TM, the premier lifelong learning business solution designed exclusively for the divergent needs of non-traditional education. Destiny Solutions executives will also be hosting an exclusive, invitation-only executive luncheon.

You’re invited to attend AASCU 2012 Academic Affairs Winter Meeting, and take advantage of this rare benchmarking opportunity with leaders from American State Colleges and Universities. Join us in the heart of Texas, simply click here to register for AASCU 2012 Academic Affairs Winter Meeting.

Software firm unites top higher education thought leaders in an online forum, provoking collaboration and community to progress higher education

TORONTO, January 17, 2011 – Destiny Solutions, the leading innovator of lifelong learning business solutions, today announced a grassroots initiative aimed at increasing discussion about lifelong learning and improving higher education.

First and foremost a means of uniting individuals, the initiative, called the EvoLLLution, is an online newspaper, written exclusively by higher education stakeholders. Its contributors come together to form the only community, devoted exclusively to exploring and improving non-traditional education.

Contributors Edward Abeyta, director of K-16 Program at UC San Diego, Rebecca Smith, vice president of San Diego Workforce Partnership and Terry Rawls, provost of Heald College, explain in a short documentary why the EvoLLLution is needed.

“Our profession of lifelong learning is so fragmented and so variant in approaches that having an entity like EvoLLLution pulling all these different mindsets and views into a vibrant and organic community … ultimately helps the profession of lifelong learning define itself,” Abeyta said in the documentary.

The EvoLLLution is the brainchild of Destiny Solutions Founder and CEO, Shaul Kuper. It was founded as a means of bringing together a community of thought leaders, who embrace non-traditional education and lifelong learning.

“In the 10 years that I’ve been a part of the education industry, I’ve seen some incredible innovations and ideas that stand to change higher education for the better,” Kuper said. “The problem is, there has never been a forum for all stakeholders to come together, discuss their challenges, leverage their successes and propel education into the 21^st century.”

Higher education has undergone substantial change over the last few decades. Today, only about 15 percent of higher education students still fit the traditional definition of young adults, age 18 to 22, who live on campus and go to school full time. Furthermore, the rapid pace of technological advancement has meant that education can no longer be a one-time experience and has instead turned into a lifelong pursuit.

Aiming to lead the transformative change in lifelong learning, the EvoLLLution brings the innovations founded in extension schools and continuing education divisions to the forefront of their institutions by provoking discussion among those who are already spearheading the requisite changes in higher education.

The EvoLLLution will be launching on January 30. For more information, please visit our website.

Pioneering continuing education division modernizes constituent, enrollment and administrative management processes and consolidates many disparate systems

TORONTO, December 20, 2011 – Destiny Solutions today announced that North Carolina State University’s McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education (MCE&CE), a 28,000 student center named in honor of the service of the continuing education pioneer, Dr. Jane S. McKimmon, has successfully implemented Destiny One to enhance constituent engagement, increase enrollment and improve customer service.

“From the very beginning, we chose Destiny Solutions because they have the products that satisfy our continuing education business needs now and also our future needs, as our programs and services evolve,” said Alice Warren, vice provost, Continuing Education. “Our experience with the implementation of Destiny One is proof that institutions can undertake a business infrastructure realignment that results in a new view of information and solid business processes without vast customizations.”

Operating eight distinct units, each offering multifaceted services and programs, MCE&CE was challenged by disparate business systems and processes. Systems for program offerings, enrollment and registration, marketing and administration simply weren’t interfacing with one another, which hampered business operations, collaboration and compliance, and hindered improvements to enrollment, student self-service and overall student satisfaction.

By extending North Carolina State University’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solution with Destiny One, MCE&CE has been able to retire numerous legacy systems, centralize common administrative processes and fortify brand cohesion among its operating units. Furthermore, through Destiny One’s flexible architecture, MCE&CE units now have greater agility to execute their own constituent engagement strategies, while gaining the economies of a shared services platform and one version of the truth for reporting and business intelligence of enrollments, courses and other key business indicators.

Today the new system supports approximately 40 users and thousands of students, and will scale to other campus units during 2012.

“With Destiny One, North Carolina State University is able to leverage a unified business suite designed exclusively for non-traditional education. With best practice workflows, pre-built integrations and implementation methodologies, Destiny One empowers NCSU with better business improvements with IT investments, business and IT agility, and lower total cost of ownership,” said Shaul Kuper, president and CEO of Destiny Solutions. “We look forward to our continued work with MCE&CE and providing greater visibility, capabilities and business value to both their organization and students alike.”

For more information on Destiny One, please visit: http://www.destinysolutions.com/product/destinyone-overview/

About Destiny Solutions

Destiny Solutions is the leading innovator of lifelong learning business solutions. Since 2001, Destiny Solutions has delivered breakthrough technology designed exclusively to meet the divergent needs of non-traditional higher education. Our flagship product, Destiny One,^TM is the only business solution that offers integrated constituent, enrollment and administrative management on a single software platform. Crafted with the lifelong learner in mind, Destiny One is the most complete, agile and trusted business solution. It transforms traditional administrative systems so educators can grow revenue, enhance student experience and success, and improve operational efficiency.

2011 Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Conference on Extreme Innovation in Workforce Development Unites a Wide Variety of Stakeholders to Overcome Education Business Challenges in Innovative Ways…

Do more with less. You’re all ears to the old refrain. But how do you put ideology into action?

How do you hurdle the obstacles, invent creative programs and burst through closed doors to provide the resources and services Virginians need?

Well, this is why each year, a diverse group of highly qualified stakeholders unite to answer this question as it relates to workforce development in Virginia.

The 2011 Hire Education Conference, presented by VCCS, promises to bring professionals from Virginia’s community colleges as well as partner agencies, legislators, economic developers and business leaders to gather at The Homestead.

That’s because, The Homestead is home to to the 2011 Hire Education Conference. This year’s rendition of the annual meeting is exclusively designed to explore, share and discuss trends, best practice and strategies for improving Virginia’s workforce system in these calamitous times.

Finally Discover How to Do More With Less

You may be interested in professional development, leadership training, or exchange of the latest information. But no matter what you’re specific focus, you can expect to broach enthralling subjects from a perspective of extreme innovation. You can finally understand how to do more, with a lot less.

You’ll also have the chance to discover (first-hand), innovative technologies with breakthrough functionality, such as Destiny One, the premier lifelong learning business solution, designed exclusively for the divergent needs of non-traditional education. In this way, you can understand, experience and enjoy complex software systems with multiple layers of built-in innovation.

This Could be Your Chance to Break Through Frustration

By understanding evolving education business models, and the complex software systems that are increasingly driving them, you can finally get a leg up on your relentless competition. Just attend VCCS. At last, you’ll see how innovating the way you administer your education business can trigger the avalanche of change (and profits!) your desperately in need of.

Attend 2011 Hire Education Conference to Harness Extreme Innovation for Your Education Business

If you’re wondering how you can join the annual VCCS seminar, you should first check your calendar. The meeting is coming up quickly. But even if your schedule looks stacked December 7-9 2011, you should seriously think about taking a trip to the The Homestead, in Hot Springs Virginia.

To learn more about the event specifics, and register for a spot to attend what promises to be a powerful proceeding, simply click this link

We can’t wait to see you!