Strategic partnerships Capitalize on active collaborations and external partnerships such as Detroit Promise, Mopar, and the entrepreneurial workshop series to offer tailored workforce development, short-term certificates, and industry-aligned training programs that boost student and community outcomes.

Open Door emphasis Leverage the Open Door strategic vision and new presidential appointment to position flexible, low-barrier enrollment and program access solutions, including scalable online and hybrid learning platforms and student success analytics.

Workforce alignment Target curricula and training tied to regional employer needs, including automotive service technician pipelines through Mopar partnership and entrepreneurship support through Money Moves, offering brandable training tracks and corporate sponsorships.

Digital maturity Present cost-effective IT and data analytics offerings leveraging existing tech stack (AWS, Oracle PeopleSoft, Microsoft tools, Siteimprove) to enhance student engagement, operational efficiency, and measurable outcomes for grant funding proposals.

Media and visibility Create collaboration opportunities around award-winning student journalism and media initiatives, offering content management, publishing, and digital media training packages that resonate with alumni networks and community partners.