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๐Ÿ“ฃ JOIN US TODAY! Today, CEN and our strategic grow ๐Ÿ“ฃ JOIN US TODAY! Today, CEN and our strategic growth partner, Where Are You Going?, are bringing national leaders together for the 2026 National Check-In! ๐ŸŒŽ Weโ€™re talking career-connected learning, rural student pathways, policy, and whatโ€™s next for rural America. ๐Ÿค National partners ๐Ÿ’ก Real-world examples ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Policy discussion ๐Ÿงญ Next steps ๐Ÿ“… TODAY | October 2 โฐ 8:30โ€“11:30 AM CT ๐Ÿ’ป Virtual via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2vkBEDI7SO-4a_vWvVmMNg Thereโ€™s still time to join the conversation. Weโ€™ll see you there! #RuralImpact #RuralEducation #CareerConnectedLearning #RuralStudentPathways #CEN
๐ŸŽ READY TO TEACH WHERE IT MATTERS? Your path to th ๐ŸŽ READY TO TEACH WHERE IT MATTERS? Your path to the classroom could start January 2027! ๐ŸŽ“ CENโ€™s Teach Where It Matters program is now accepting members for our January - May 2027 cohort. Through our AmeriCorps-supported teacher apprenticeship program, members gain real, hands-on experience in rural schools while working toward becoming a certified teacher. ๐ŸŒŸ Learn alongside experienced educators ๐Ÿซ Make an impact in a rural school ๐ŸŽ“ Build your pathway toward becoming a teacher ๐Ÿค Get support every step of the way ๐Ÿ“… January 2027 Cohort ๐Ÿšจ Deadline to sign up: December 1 Ready to Teach Where It Matters? Donโ€™t waitโ€”take the first step toward your future classroom! ๐Ÿ“ง TO APPLY: Email Interim Program Director Kristin Luft kluft@edu-nation.org or apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD2VedVTnnbAlvrJddvsP8zSNQWTih81XiJ6RjudYxNjAd6g/viewform #TeachWhereItMatters #AmeriCorps #TeacherApprenticeship #FutureTeachers #RuralEducation #TeachRural #CEN
๐Ÿ“ฃ WEโ€™RE HIRING! Want to help rural schools turn BI ๐Ÿ“ฃ WEโ€™RE HIRING! Want to help rural schools turn BIG IDEAS into BIG IMPACT? Weโ€™re looking for a School Impact Coach to join the CEN team! This role is all about working alongside rural school leaders to strengthen systems, build opportunities, and create meaningful pathways for students. ๐ŸŽ“โœจ ๐Ÿ“ Remote within Texas โฑ๏ธ Full-time ๐Ÿš™ Day-Travel ~50% If youโ€™re passionate about rural education, relationship-building, and helping schools move great ideas into actionโ€”we want to hear from you! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more + apply: https://url.edu-nation.org/m #WereHiring #RuralEducation #RuralSchools #EducationJobs #TexasJobs #CEN #SchoolImpact #CareerConnectedLearning
๐ŸŒŽ Rural leaders across the country are coming toge ๐ŸŒŽ Rural leaders across the country are coming together THIS Fridayโ€”and youโ€™re invited to join the conversation! The 2026 Rural Student Pathways: A National Check-In will bring together leaders from Texas, Missouri, Ohio, Georgia, Montana, and New Mexico to share whatโ€™s working, tackle implementation challenges, and explore policy opportunities that can strengthen career-connected, regionally relevant pathways across rural America. ๐Ÿ“… October 2, 2026 โฐ 8:30โ€“11:30 AM CT ๐Ÿ’ป Virtual via Zoom ๐Ÿ”— Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2vkBEDI7SO-4a_vWvVmMNg Letโ€™s learn from one another, align efforts, and keep building pathways that help end generational poverty in rural America. #RuralEducation #RuralStudentPathways #CareerConnectedLearning #RuralLeadership #WorkforceDevelopment #CEN
๐ŸŒŽ Rural impact goes further when we work together. ๐ŸŒŽ Rural impact goes further when we work together. In collaboration with our strategic growth partner, Where Are You Going?, CEN is bringing national leaders together for the 2026 National Check-Inโ€”a conversation focused on strengthening career-connected, regionally relevant rural student pathways across America. Weโ€™ll share real-world examples, dig into policy, connect with national partners, and talk about whatโ€™s next for rural America. ๐Ÿ“… October 2, 2026 โฐ 8:30โ€“11:30 AM CT ๐Ÿ’ป Virtual via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2vkBEDI7SO-4a_vWvVmMNg ๐Ÿ“ฒ Join us and be part of the conversation! #RuralImpact #RuralEducation #CareerConnectedLearning #RuralStudentPathways #WorkforceDevelopment #CEN
๐Ÿšจ TOMORROW: Weโ€™re talking LESSONS LEARNED! What ca ๐Ÿšจ TOMORROW: Weโ€™re talking LESSONS LEARNED! What can rural communities learn from leaders who have already experienced data center development firsthand? Thatโ€™s where weโ€™re headed for Week 7 of the Data Center Deep Dive. Our guest panelists are bringing real-world experiences to the tableโ€”sharing what they learned, what communities should be thinking about, and how rural leaders can better prepare for whatโ€™s ahead. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ WEEK 7: LESSONS LEARNED ๐Ÿ“… TOMORROW | September 30 โฐ 12 PM CT ๐Ÿ’ป Virtual Come listen. Ask questions. Learn from those whoโ€™ve been there. ๐Ÿ“ฒ Scan the QR code OR click the link to register! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yxJRYbLkQdiRzFxLdL07TQ #DataCenterDeepDive #EPIC #RuralLeadership #DataCenters #CommunityReadiness #EconomicDevelopment #RuralCommunities
๐Ÿ“ฃ WEโ€™RE HIRING! Want to help rural schools turn BI ๐Ÿ“ฃ WEโ€™RE HIRING! Want to help rural schools turn BIG IDEAS into BIG IMPACT? Weโ€™re looking for a School Impact Coach to join the CEN team! This role is all about working alongside rural school leaders to strengthen systems, build opportunities, and create meaningful pathways for students. ๐ŸŽ“โœจ ๐Ÿ“ Remote within Texas โฑ๏ธ Full-time ๐Ÿš™ Day-Travel ~50% If youโ€™re passionate about rural education, relationship-building, and helping schools move great ideas into actionโ€”we want to hear from you! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more + apply: https://url.edu-nation.org/m #WereHiring #RuralEducation #RuralSchools #EducationJobs #TexasJobs #CEN #SchoolImpact #CareerConnectedLearning
๐ŸŽ READY TO TEACH WHERE IT MATTERS? Your path to th ๐ŸŽ READY TO TEACH WHERE IT MATTERS? Your path to the classroom could start January 2027! ๐ŸŽ“ CENโ€™s Teach Where It Matters program is now accepting members for our January - May 2027 cohort. Through our AmeriCorps-supported teacher apprenticeship program, members gain real, hands-on experience in rural schools while working toward becoming a certified teacher. ๐ŸŒŸ Learn alongside experienced educators ๐Ÿซ Make an impact in a rural school ๐ŸŽ“ Build your pathway toward becoming a teacher ๐Ÿค Get support every step of the way ๐Ÿ“… January 2027 Cohort ๐Ÿšจ Deadline to sign up: December 1 Ready to Teach Where It Matters? Donโ€™t waitโ€”take the first step toward your future classroom! ๐Ÿ“ง TO APPLY: Email Interim Program Director Kristin Luft kluft@edu-nation.org or apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD2VedVTnnbAlvrJddvsP8zSNQWTih81XiJ6RjudYxNjAd6g/viewform #TeachWhereItMatters #AmeriCorps #TeacherApprenticeship #FutureTeachers #RuralEducation #TeachRural #CEN

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