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Leveraging strategy to amplify education initiatives

Aaron Wolowiec

Despite bad press, Detroit offers countless examples of what’s working. So, as a self-proclaimed “meetings coach” and Michigan native, I’m pleased to have been invited by Brian McGrain of CEDAM (Community Economic Development Association of Michigan) to submit a presentation proposal for this year’s summit.

Education 100
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8 Award-Winning Success Stories from Super Forum 2018

Higher Logic

Clinical laboratorians from across the globe engage with each other on topics such as clinical guidelines and best practices for patient care, allowing them to both further their professional education and network with their peers. Best Community Site Design: International Society for Technology in Education. Highlights. Highlights.

Michigan 190
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How Events Are Leveraging Creativity As They Go Virtual

Associations Now

In a recent news release , the association noted that the structure would allow virtual attendees to browse exhibitors by category, take part in educational sessions, and take appointments with vendors—just like at any traditional tradeshow. Developing educational opportunities, even for nonmembers. And if you don’t have a membership?

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The Top 12 Trade Association Websites in 2022

MemberClicks

Trade or business association websites are responsible for educating their members, as well as finding new members to help their cause. These trade association website examples are doing it right. For example, American Grassfed has a popup to collect important info so they can stay in touch. Let’s explore!

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Associations Have the Advantage in the Digital Badges Market

WBT Systems

54 percent of those executives say the education system doesn’t teach the skills needed for today’s workforce. WBT System’s Erin Pavane is presenting a session on digital badges next week at ORGPRO , the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ education and networking convention for professionals in the not-for-profit industry.

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To pay or not to pay?

Aaron Wolowiec

The judge ruled the interns performed the same work duties for which others were paid, and that the internships didn’t provide an educational environment, but instead benefitted the studio. Next week, I’ll talk with Cheryl Ronk, president of Michigan Society of Association Executives , about the association’s successful internship program.

Michigan 100
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The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations: The race to go virtual

Association Success

According to Association Laboratory’s Looking Forward 2020 , a global survey of association strategy from December 2019, 61% of respondents said they were already expanding online education, and 52% were planning on creating or expanding online communities.