Local Context and the Future of Workforce Development: How Technology Builds Better Partnerships
I’ve been fortunate to travel to all 50 states in the U.S., and along the way, I’ve learned that quirky regionalisms make each place distinctive. From unique foods to local phrases and unwritten cultural rules, every community has its own identity. These differences can be endearing or bemusing when outsiders unknowingly get it wrong. Regional […]
Modernizing Workforce Development Programs with Salesforce
Education is in a transformative era. As the landscape shifts away from purely traditional degree-seeking paths, institutions are facing a new imperative: upskilling and reskilling the workforce. Research suggests that nearly half of the workforce will need new skills to stay competitive before the end of this decade. While colleges are uniquely positioned to partner […]
Agile Cloud Consulting Announces Dr. Wendy Davis as Vice President of Education Strategy
Agile Cloud Consulting is pleased to announce that Dr. Wendy Davis has been appointed Vice President of Education Strategy. As a Salesforce Summit Partner, Agile Cloud Consulting works with colleges, universities, and education-focused organizations to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that advance institutional goals and improve experiences across the education sector. In this role, Dr. Davis […]
Driving Workforce Innovation: How Salesforce Helps Colleges Keep Pace with Change
In the late 1800s, wristwatches gained popularity in America. Mass production made them widely available, and J.R. Parsons of La Porte, Indiana, saw an opportunity to train a new generation of skilled watchmakers to “handle these delicate machines.”[1] In 1886, he founded the Parsons Horological Institute — that’s watchmaking, for the rest of us. The […]
Community Colleges: Strengthening Communities Through Workforce Development
I grew up in Central Illinois, where agriculture and manufacturing powered our local economy. Everyone I knew either worked the land or worked on the line at Caterpillar as part of the massive workforce that built the world’s largest earthmoving equipment. I remember the first time I heard that “robots” would eventually take over the […]
A Guide to Salesforce User Adoption
by Bamlak Haile, Consultant Implementing Salesforce is just the first step in transforming your organization’s processes. True success comes from user adoption. Without proper adoption, even the most well-configured Salesforce instance can become an underutilized tool. This guide outlines key strategies to ensure successful Salesforce user adoption within your organization, whether you’re a business optimizing […]
Agilists on the Road: Salesforce Education Summit
At Agile Cloud Consulting, we’re constantly looking for ways to improve how technology shapes the clients we serve. That’s why we’re excited to announce our attendance at the upcoming Salesforce Education Summit—a dynamic three-day conference packed with over 90 sessions focusing on the future of education and innovation. As a firm that specializes in delivering […]