Chris Holman welcomes Jayme A. King, new Executive Director, Lansing Promise, Lansing, MI.
Watch Jayme and Chris discuss how Lansing Promise strengthens the workforce pipeline through education, credentials, and employer partnerships, in the YouTube video shared below:In their conversation, Chris looked to find out several things from Jayme.
- Welcome Jayme, please introduce yourself to our Michigan business community?
- Lansing Promise recently launched a new strategic plan focused on postsecondary completion. From a business community perspective, how will increasing the number of credentialed and college-ready graduates strengthen the local workforce pipeline?
- You bring deep experience in strategic planning, financial services, and technology. How will your business background influence operational efficiency, data use, and measurable outcomes at Lansing Promise?
- Lansing Promise leverages private investment along with Promise Zone tax-capture funds. What role can employers and business leaders play in sustaining and expanding the scholarship and student-support model?
- Many employers report challenges finding skilled talent. How does Lansing Promise help connect students to careers — including skilled trades, certificates, and high-demand industries — that directly support regional economic growth?
- Community partnerships are central to your vision. What new or expanded collaborations do you hope to build with Lansing-area businesses to support mentoring, experiential learning, and employment pathways for Promise students?
At the Lansing Promise, we believe in the inherent worth of every young person in this city. We invest accordingly by providing post-secondary scholarship dollars and strategic supports to all eligible Lansing students,
helping every child achieve their potential.
LANSING PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
Students who live, attend and graduate within the Lansing School District boundaries, 9th through 12th grades, are eligible for the full Lansing Promise scholarship.
Up to $10,000 (including credits, books and admin/course fees) to support completion of an associate degree or credential at Lansing Community College.
Up to $20,000 toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University, The University of Olivet, or Davenport University.
Up to $10,000 for the completion of a cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, or esthiology license at the Douglas J Aveda Institute.
Financial support for expenses while attending an approved skilled-trades program within the state of Michigan.
Opportunities for college and career readiness, personal and professional development, mentorship, and so much more!
LANSING PROMISE GUARANTEE
The Lansing Promise Guarantee scholarship supports those students who reside and attend at least one full academic year and graduate from a school within the Lansing School District boundaries are eligible for the Lansing Promise Guarantee, worth up to $10,000.
Up to $10,000 (including credits, books and admin/course fees) to support completion of an associate degree or credential at LCC.
Up to $10,000 for the completion of a cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, or esthiology license at the Douglas J Aveda Institute.
Financial support for expenses while attending an approved skilled-trades program within the state of Michigan.
Opportunities for college and career readiness, personal and professional development, mentorship, and so much more!
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