Name: Will Technical Colleges Lead the Future of Higher Education? - w…
Uploaded: 2025-02-12T03:23:51+00:00
Description: It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian (https://www.ellucian.com/)) #344, & brought to YOU by the 2025 conference YOUR…

It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.ellucian.com/)) #344, & brought to YOU by the 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. James Genandt (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-genandt-240702/), President, Manhattan Area Technical College (https://manhattantech.edu/)
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjodiblinco/)
This episode highlights the innovative approaches to technical education at Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC) in Manhattan, Kansas - known as "The Little Apple."
President & CEO Genandt shares how MATC has grown dramatically over the past decade, including increasing high school student enrollment from 12 to nearly 700 students, while maintaining a 96-97% job placement rate for graduates.
The conversation explores how MATC adapts quickly to workforce needs through strong employer partnerships, industry-recognized credentials, & hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for high-paying careers.
MATC demonstrates a compelling value proposition in technical education, with graduates averaging first-year salaries over $50,000 & many programs offering significant earning potential after just one year of study.
Through intentional relationship building & active participation in economic development initiatives, the college has established itself as an essential partner in the community's growth & success.
The institution's approach to learning emphasizes hands-on, applied experiences that particularly resonate with Generation Z & Alpha learners.
This pedagogical strategy, combined with accelerated learning pathways & robust student support services, has proven highly effective in driving student success & completion rates.
President Genandt discusses the transformation of technical education's image & its critical role in supporting local economies, emphasizing how MATC keeps "the everyday world working" through responsive, flexible programming.
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