During the Fall 2022 months, NCTC worked to “Kick-off” grant implementation activities for seven newly awarded grants. These grant applications were developed and submitted for approval late in the spring 2022. Notification of award and negotiations to development a contract for these seven grants continued through the summer when the fully-executed contracts between NCTC and the funding agency were finalized. Five grants were awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) totaling $1,428,270 in grant funds, and one grant was awarded to NCTC by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for $529,800. 1. Dual Credit and Technical Education – Equipment Only Grant awarded by TWC for $200,193 will be used to purchase HVAC training equipment to establish a Dual Credit HVAC & Electrical program on the NCTC Bowie Campus in Montague County serving Bowie ISD, Saint Jo ISD, Forestburg ISD and Nocona ISD students. 2. Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Welding Grant awarded by TWC for $300,117 will be used to purchase new Welding training equipment to replace highly used, worn equipment on the NCTC Gainesville Campus. NCTC’s Welding program is a high-touch, high-quality skill training program which leads to excellent employability in a highpaying, in-demand occupation. 3. Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Nursing Grant awarded by TWC for $331,827 will be used to purchase new healthcare simulation and Nursing Program equipment to replace out-of-date hospital beds, medication dispensing cabinets and high fidelity mannequins beyond their useful life. 4. Texas Talent Connections Logistics Grant awarded by TWC for $345,452 for a one-year continuation grant to further build the Logistics noncredit and credit program offerings at NCTC. This grant will provide on-line training for students seeking to gain entry-level skills and earn industry certifications and a NCTC Occupational Skills Award in Logistics. 5. Building and Constructions Trades Grant awarded by TWC for $250,681 for an 18month grant through January 2024 to offer entry-level, industry certified, noncredit, hands-on skills training in HVAC and Electrical. The goal of this grant is to set students up for success during a 146-hour hybrid short-term training to help students build skills and obtain employment in the high demand Construction field. 6. Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE #2) Grant awarded by THECB for $529,800 is a short one-year grant that allows NCTC to build new short-term credit Plumbing and HVAC programs, inclusive of purchasing equipment and course redesign/development so these programs may be offered at the new NCTC Champion Circle training center and Gainesville Campuses.
North Central Texas Small Business Development Center (NCTSBDC) Hosted by North Central Texas College, the NCTSBDC comprised of a team of three Sr. Business Advisors, Director and Administrative Specialist. The Center continues to establish and nurture relationships with program stakeholders, partners and lenders in the three-county service area of Denton, Cooke and Montague serving small business to start, grow and succeed! The NCTSBDC completed fiscal year 2022 with success in creating 50 new businesses, creating 467 new jobs, supporting 2,520 jobs, capital infusion of $27,691,311 serving 723 unique clients/businesses with over 3,220 advising hours. Economic impact goals were surpassed by 208% with record highest capital infusion into the local communities. The SBDC provides assistance to entrepreneurs with start-up advising, expansion and growth, access to capital, loan packaging, marketing and online presence and e-commerce. In addition to core services, SBDC advisors provides assistance to expand into an International market with export advising. The Center has a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) on staff, with expertise in international marketing research, distribution, financing and global trade opportunities. Additional SBDC initiative are to reach rural markets, support minority-owned businesses and expand manufacturing industry. Satellite offices are available for client advising in rural areas of Bowie at NCTC campus and Gainesville at First State Bank. The Center has a Spanish speaking advisor on staff, growing the number of Spanish speaking clients served at Center. Attracting and serving the Chin business community is a new initiative, identified through a partnership with the Lewisville Economic Development department to serve a large and growing demographic population of Chin small business owners.
Foundation News Marketing Donations Grant Update
NCTC Foundation Host Annual Donor/Scholar Breakfast & Luncheon Scholarship recipients and the donors who make those scholarships possible were honored at the annual breakfast. This year’s theme “Let’s Fiesta” allowed guest to celebrate the accomplishment of our students and the impact our donors have on our students ability to attend college. NCTC Foundation board member, Charley Lanier shared with the audience that over 29,000 scholarships have been awarded since 1986, valued at over $12 million. For the tenth year, the NCTC Graham Campus also hosted their Donor/Scholar recognition luncheon. Krisa De La Cruz, NCTC Foundation Board member shared with the guests that in the fall semester alone, the Foundation has awarded 57 Graham Campus students scholarships valued at over $30,000 from the support of the Graham community.
Marketing‘s Year at a Glance –
# Support Small Business # Quarterly Update JANUARY 2023
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In the 2021-2022, Marketing’s focus was on putting enrollment at the forefront of the college’s advertising strategy. The following strategies were implemented: ● 51 Videos made • 11 Booklets created 153 hours of editing • 3,000+ Web Pages created 2.94 hours of editing a week - 57.70 webpages a week ● 29 Live Streams completed - 8.2 web pages a day ● 8,000+ Photos taken • 90+ Promotional Products ordered 80+ events photographed • 354,301 Prints Completed 1.5+ events a week - 6,813 prints a week ● 1,144 New Social Media Followers - 973 prints a day 22 new followers a week These efforts have paid off enormously with 3.14 new followers a day NCTC having one of the highest new student ● 550 Graphics made enrollment with 3,520 new students with 1,024 10.58 graphics a week directly from the marketing conversion funnel. 1.5 graphics a day
Mission Statement The NCTC Foundation’s mission is to inspire student success by raising funds to support North Central Texas College’s institutional priorities.
Vision The vision of the NCTC Foundation is to positively impact the lives of students.
The NCTC Foundation awarded 554 scholarships valued at $380,845 for the Fall 2022 semester. The Foundation has awarded 396 scholarships valued at $153,503 for the spring thus far.
Dr. David Park, NCTC history teacher shared with donors and recipients his 5 “C” to success.
QUARTERLY UPDATE January 2023
Grant Updates