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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