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"We must constantly reinvent ourselves to align with the needs of the business community that supports us," Elva LeBlanc, chancellor of the Tarrant County College District in Fort Worth, Texas, tells the American Association of Community Colleges' Community College Journal.
"But with a looming enrollment cliff and other challenges facing colleges in the next few years, adopting an entrepreneurial mindset will be absolutely critical in forging a better tomorrow."
That's why LeBlanc's district is launching an adult high school program for people who've aged out of public schools, as well as a prisoner education program in partnership with the Tarrant County Jail that helps incarcerated people earn business or welding certifications so they can find jobs once they're released, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
"We train students whom others aren't willing to work with," LeBlanc says.
Another example: The college has extended its programs into local high schools with early college and dual-enrollment programs in the 20 school systems it serves.
It's also been a leader in online education for years, offering flexible learning options for nontraditional students who work or otherwise can't attend classes in person during the week.
"Being innovative and entrepreneurial requires being willing to work with any organization that can help meet the college's goals," Bump
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