1. Education Linkage Link Kelley Bolden Bailey SA Education Linkage Chair Special Guest Presenter Link Doby Flowers Arts Facet Chair Tallahassee (FL) Chapter

2. Education Linkage:

3. Together We Can…

4. Education Linkage: Together We Can… State & Community Partnerships…

5. Education Linkage: Together We Can… State & Community Partnerships Linking Together To Increase Scholarship Dollars

6. Webinar Objectives  The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Initiative  Increased Scholarship Opportunities for Deserving Youth  Partnerships Between Community Colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Link Chapters  State Pre-Paid College Fund Opportunities  Case Study – Tallahassee (FL) Chapter Arts Scholarship Iniative

7. Education Linkage Education Linkage supports President Barack Obama’s education initiative aimed at creating partnerships and alliances to educate and prepare youth for the 21st century workforce. The Links, Incorporated has forged the “Equation for Excellence Program” with community colleges and HBCUs.

8. Education Linkage – HBCU Initiative  HBCU Initiative  Establishing / Strengthening the relationship between HBCUs and local Links chapters  Provide additional linkages within the local community to enhance exposure to HBCU programs (scholarships, summer camps, artistic performances, etc.)  Enhance / Establish Links scholarship opportunities in Facet Areas

9. Education Linkage – I ncrease Scholarship Opportunities  Book Stipends  Transportation Awards  Links Networking Luncheons  Partnerships with local organizations to provide sponsorships  Corporate sponsors  Like-minded community organizations  Local governmental entities

10. Education Linkage – HBCUs, CCs, and Links  Serving as a communication conduit between local HBCUs and local CCs  HBCU “Lounge” Rooms on CC campuses  Fellowship / scholarship opportunities  Supporting recruitment events  High School Mentees and CC representatives  CC Mentees and HBCU representatives

11. Your Chapter Is Already On Board!  Review current program thrusts  Identify current program components that align with Education Linkage focus areas  Focus on the Service Delivery Model to support the program implementation and sustainability

12. Special Presentation Pre-Paid College Fund Case Study Arts Facet Scholarship Initiative Link Doby Flowers, Arts Facet Chair Tallahassee (FL) Chapter

13. Case Study  History of the Arts Scholarship Initiative in Tallahassee  Fund Raising Suggestions  Lessons Learned  Florida Resources  https://www.floridaprepaidcollegefoundation.com/project- stars-calendar.aspx https://www.floridaprepaidcollegefoundation.com/project- stars-calendar.aspx  Resources for other States  https://www.law.uh.edu/ihelg/documents/StatePrepaid.pdf https://www.law.uh.edu/ihelg/documents/StatePrepaid.pdf

14. Contact Information  Link Kelley Bolden Bailey, SA Education Linkage Chair  kelley_bailey@hotmail.com  850-212-4157

15. Questions?

16. Thank you for your participation

17. Education Linkage: Together We Can… State & Community Partnerships Linking Together To Increase Scholarship Dollars