Strategic partnerships COA is actively engaging in partnerships and collaborations with regional organizations and foundations (e.g., SECU Foundation) to expand educational opportunities and community impact, presenting a sales opportunity to offer scalable workforce development programs, fundraising support tech, or sponsored training initiatives.

Expansion & leadership Recent leadership appointments and program expansions (e.g., new Dean for COA Dare, Aspiring Leaders' Summit involvement) indicate a growth mindset and opening for consulting services, program management platforms, and leadership development offerings targeted at community colleges.

Tech & analytics COA’s technology stack includes Ellucian, analytics tooling, conversion tracking, and e-commerce integrations, suggesting a fit for modernizing student information systems, data analytics, digital marketing optimization, and cloud-based student success solutions.

Workforce & health The launch of the Health Science Technical Academy (HSTA) and focus on workforce development signals demand for specialized training curricula, simulation labs, and partnered credentialing solutions aligned with regional employers and healthcare providers.

Recognition & culture Active employee appreciation and leadership development activities imply a priority on staff engagement, which can be a doorway for HR tech, 360 feedback platforms, and training services that support talent retention and culture-building initiatives.