Community College Internship Benchmark Study (2020-2021)
Led a comprehensive research project encompassing 500+ U.S. community colleges, examining internship and apprenticeship program trends. Collaborated with and managed a 30-person team, delivering data-driven insights informing programmatic optimization for participating institutions.
Project Scope:
• In-Depth Research: Spearheaded research efforts examining internship and apprenticeship programs across 500+ community colleges.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Managed 20+ cross-functional teams focused on data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring cohesive research methodologies and delivery.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversaw the project from initiation to completion, facilitating team communication, establishing timelines, and problem-solving to maintain progress.
Impact:
Quantitative Outcomes: Successfully researched and compiled data for 500+ institutions, delivering actionable insights into national internship and apprenticeship program trends.
Team Leadership: Effectively managed a large team (30 individuals) towards the timely completion of a complex, multifaceted project.
Strategic Value: Produced research findings directly used by participating community colleges to assess and enhance their internship program offerings.
Skills Demonstrated:
Data-Driven Project Leadership: Expertise in directing research-intensive projects within the educational sector.
Team Management & Collaboration: Proven success leading and coordinating large, cross-disciplinary teams.
Strategic Focus: Ability to translate data into actionable insights with direct impact on institutional improvement.