1. New and Improved TAACCCT Learning Network Community on WorkforceGPS!
June 1, 2016
4 – 5 p.m. EDT

2. Presenters Erica Acevedo Senior Program Manager Jobs for the Future
Scott Estrada
Performance Analyst Maher & Maher
Jennifer Freeman
Program Director Jobs for the Future

3. TAACCCT Learning Network at a Glance
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration
(National)
Jobs for the Future
Maher & Maher
American Association of Community Colleges
CalState/Merlot
U.S. National Science Foundation
ATE Centers
Other Non-Federal Providers of TA and Resources for TAACCCT Grantees:
Creative Commons
CAST
The Transformative Change Initiative

4. Agenda Introduction to TAACCCT Learning Network Community of Practice
Community Walk-Through
General overview
Interacting on WorkforceGPS
Finding what you need
Looking at past events
General Q&A

5. Polling Question
Have you signed up for the TAACCCT Learning Network Community of Practice on WorkforceGPS?
Yes No
What are you talking about?

6. Community Walk-Through

7. Polling Question: Blogging
What would make you want to follow this blog?
If there was sharing information of high priority issues in TAACCCT.
If there was useful information for my grant management.
If there was discussion of relevant policy issues affecting community colleges.
If there was celebrity gossip.
How likely are you to respond to a blog post?
Very likely, I am a big sharer of ideas!
Not very likely, I think it’s a waste of time

8. Polling Question: Discussions
Other than the topics already listed here, what topics would participate in discussions about? (respond in chat box)
Would you use the Discussions Topics section to post a question to DOL?
Yes, absolutely, so everyone can see my question and DOL’s response.
No, I would rather the official TAACCCT Mailbox
It depends on how embarrassing my question is.
Would you use the Discussions Topics section to ask advice from your peers?
Yes, definitely
No, I prefer to send question to grantees I know
Only if they are offering dating advice

9. Polling Question: Resource Library
What kinds of resources are you most likely to look for? (rank from most to least)
Grant management information such as FAQs and other guidance
Case studies and briefs about successful TAACCCT strategies
Grant management tools developed by other grantees
TAACCCT gossip
Other? Please list in the chat box.

10. Q&A
Ask us questions over the phone or in the chat box on the lower left hand screen.

11. If you want to learn more about peer mentoring email TAACCCT@dol.gov
Thank You!
Connect with the NEW TAACCCT Community of Practice and search for TAACCCT resources at:
Ask questions and to connect with peers and resources at
If you want to learn more about peer mentoring