VMCS14 REfreshingly Awesome Programs
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Lessons from the Field
REfreshingly Awesome Programs
Speakers:Tyler ButlerDirector, Community OutreachGoDaddy
Lauren KeelerDirector, Community EngagementApollo Education Group
Refreshingly Awesome Programs
Tyler Butler, GoDaddyLauren Keeler, Apollo Education Group
Apollo Education Group
What We’re About.
Key Programs.
• Scholarship Selection Committees • Business Partner Engagement• CSR Champions • Rewards & Recognition
READING.
The Old Way. • One on one, weekly commitment. • One hour during the work day.• School near main office. • Lots of positives! • As the company shifted – we needed to.
Virtual Tutoring – a New World!
• One on one, weekly commitment. • Read together for 30 minutes. • Students read through short stories and play
learning games. • Plenty of resources.
What Makes it Different?
• It’s virtual. • Volunteers don’t need to leave the office. • Shorter sessions. • More flexibility. • No face to face.
Benefits of the Change.
• More engagement! • NEW volunteers! • Wider reach. • More in line with current company
culture.
Shake it up! • Don’t be afraid to try something new. • Small changes make big impact. • Evaluate, evaluate, evaluate! • Is there a program you have that could be more
successful with a refresh?
Making the Shift. • Think about a current program. – What’s working? What do people love? – What are the challenges? – What shifts could eliminate barriers? – What makes sense for our company?
• Don’t be afraid to make changes. • Communicate honestly and effectively.
Questions?
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