Motlow’s Dr. Joy Rich is a Writer for the ACTE
July 6, 2022
Murfreesboro resident Dr. Joy Rich, Assistant Vice President of Workforce Development at Motlow State Community College, was a featured contributor in the April edition
of Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Techniques.
The Association provides educational leadership in developing a competitive workforce. Rich’s article focuses on the importance of recruiting diverse students into apprenticeship programs.
“There is a significant need to close equity gaps and create accessibility for females, minorities, and especially minority females to be trained for high-skill, high-wage careers,” said Rich. “We are actively working towards closing these gaps and creating more access throughout our region through Motlow’s Workforce Development Division. We invite employers and those interested in pursuing their career goals to contact us.”
The article was based on Rich’s recent doctoral research. She received her doctorate
in educational leadership from the University of the Cumberlands.
A Motlow apprenticeship is a high-quality career pathway. A student obtains a paid job gaining work experience, related classroom instruction, mentorship, and earns a nationally recognized industry credential. Often, the apprentice is immediately hired into a great job and gains all the experience and training needed to become highly skilled in their desired field. They earn competitive wages at a company they know is committed to their continued success and growth as an individual.
Find out more about Motlow’s apprenticeship opportunities at motlow.edu/academics/programs/apprenticeships or contact [email protected].
Tennessee’s Community Colleges is a system of 13 colleges offering a high-quality, affordable, convenient, and personal education to prepare students to achieve their educational and career goals in two years or less. The system offers associate degree and certificate programs, workforce development programs, and transfer pathways to four-year degrees. For more information, please visit us online at tbr.edu or visit Motlow at motlow.edu.