BRIDGE-AR Consortium Advances Healthcare Workforce Training Across Arkansas
Nikki Glazer Stoicoiu recently visited UA-PTC, NWACC, and SEARK as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s BRIDGE-AR SCC4 initiative.
NextFlex Partnership
New Growth is excited to begin a partnership with NextFlex ...
Student Skills Showcase at Max S. Hayes High School
More than 100 students at Max S. Hayes High School are preparing to showcase their skills at the annual Student Skills Showcase, a culminating event that highlights hands-on projects in construction, advanced manufacturing, and automotive technology.
Building Connections at the Women’s Breakfast
HHW’s Sarah Taylor will be attending the Collaborate Cleveland Women’s Breakfast on April 30, 2026, an event dedicated to advancing and celebrating women and gender equity across the region. This event — alongside sponsorship of the W.I.S.E. Excellence Awards — reflects a continued commitment to supporting and uplifting women in the workforce and across industries.
Celebrating Student Talent at the Max Hayes Annual Showcase
Friends of Max Hayes will host its Annual Student Showcase on May 12, bringing together students and industry professionals to share projects, exchange feedback, and highlight career pathway skills across grade levels. This year’s event will also feature special guests, including NASA representatives and Fox 8’s “Kickin’ It With Kenny,” adding even more excitement and inspiration to the experience.
Advancing Workforce Pathways Through Strengthening Community Colleges Round Six
We’re excited to partner with statewide organizations and community colleges on round six of the Strengthening Community Colleges initiative. This collaboration continues to expand opportunities and strengthen workforce pathways across the region.
Strengthening Partnerships Through On-the-Ground Engagement in Northwest Arkansas
Nikki Glazer Stoicoiu recently traveled to Northwest Arkansas Community College to conduct a site visit, deepening New Growth’s understanding of on-the-ground program implementation and opportunities. These in-person engagements play a critical role in strengthening client relationships and sustaining meaningful, long-term partnerships.
Northern Illinois AMPED Consortium Site Visit
A recent visit to Northern Illinois combined a bit of baseball nostalgia with on-the-ground evaluation work for the Northern Illinois AMPED Consortium, funded through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Strengthening Community Colleges Round 4 grant.
WIN Academy awarded $570,000
New Growth is proud to have written a competitive grant proposal resulting in the WIN Academy, a charter school operating under BridgeValley Community and Technical College, being awarded $570,000 through the WV Professional Charter School Board’s CSP Expansion subgrant.
Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Funding Hub
New Growth will be working with Greater Cleveland Partnership’s funding hub throughout 2026 to provide grant research and policy signals research to a network of regional workforce and economic development organizations in Northeast Ohio in an effort to improve the region’s competitive position to win funding.