Welcome to the end of Season 1 of EdUp Career Schools "The Scoop.". WOW!  This is my most vulnerable episode yet, where I talk about my journey, the barriers I needed to break down, fear, imposture syndrome and so many false beliefs I was faced with. Pursuing a passion is not always easy, but it is DEFINITELY worth it.  Grab those headphones and come along on this journey with me.  If you are looking for a admissions training platform that will bring you immediate results, check out my website at https://lessons.motivatewithkat.com/courses/adult-admissions-training-tools

What is the key to enrolling quality students who will actually stick it through, despite the bumps in the road, and graduate? The most critical part of the enrollment process is The First Interview? Most people call your school to inquire about financial aid assistance and the opportunity to find work after graduation, but what will inspire them to choose YOUR school? In this episode of EdUp Career Schools "The Scoop," I'm giving you and your team tips and talking points to get your prospects excited and inspired to take the next step in their career.  Keep in mind, in order to help someone; you need to identify their need, then make a recommendation on the best program that will ultimately get them to their goals.  Locate those headphones and Get ready to hear "The Scoop." If you are looking for a great platform that will give your team the tools needed to communicate effectively, build rapport, learn accountability and so much more , check out Next Level Admissions to set up a demo.

The pandemic has definitely shifted the way Colleges and Institutions communicate with and attract potential students. When schools were forced to close in 2020, students were "Voluntold" to take classes online. What happens to those who learn better in the classrooms?  What if you have dyslexia, which may not be the appropriate learning environment for most? Well, that's EXACTLY what happened to Iasia Hemingway, graduate of American Institute, and Owner of  Lady i, Massage Better. Iasia didn't realize she had a learning disability until she was in college.  Question is, how did she even survive when classes transitioned to 100% online during the peek of Covid-19 WITH dyslexia? Did she get the help she needed?  Did she pass her classes with flying colors despite her circumstances? No Hear how Iasia Hemingway paved the way for future students who may not be the right fit for every learning environment, and how she was able to overcome, graduate and go on to start her own Massage Business...Lady i, Massage Better. 

In this episode, I get to speak with my former "Right Hand," Lyndsy Frye. She is the Director of Admissions with the Institute of Medical and Business Careers. Before Lyndsy started her career in Higher Education, she was in the Navy, which is what shaped her into to who she is today. We all know that as an Enrollment leader, discipline, time management, and having a plan are all critical to your success in this role. Hear what Lyndsy had to say about challenges and obstacles that she has to face daily in order to achieve her goals, and how she is able to overcome them. 

This is your host Kathy Belletty. Today we're talking about the stuff that most folks want to avoid...Compliance and the pressure placed on your admissions teams to perform. There's no denying that Career Schools have been under scrutiny for decades upon decades, but we need to ask ourselves WHY? Was it because of fudging placement numbers, stealing aka "tiefin," (in my Bajan accent) financial aid funds? Could it be our Admissions Departments? Hmmmm. Here's the deal, sometimes it may feel like your Advisors AND Enrollment Directors are constantly losing the battle, because they may be given unrealistic and unattainable expectations.  If they do NOT meet those expectations, their jobs may be on the line.  Here's what happens in most cases. Your advisors end up feeling pressured to meet those unattainable expectations without a clear plan, they get sloppy and then "SHOPPED," and guess what? They end up on the "chopping block" anyway...so what can we do to avoid this? Should Enrollment Directors be given the same or even a HIGHER expectation as their enrollment teams? Oh, you don't want to miss what I have to say about this topic. Grab those headphones and tune into this discussion. If you are in need of an amazing admissions training platform minus the hassle, check out Next Level Admissions here and get your team onboard here > https://lessons.motivatewithkat.com/courses/adult-admissions-training-tools

We all know that Objection Handling or as I would prefer to say "Overcoming Obstacles and Concerns" is an Enrollment Advisor's NIGHTMARE for many reasons. Most advisors struggle with this because they see objections as rejection, and that's not always the case. Before you can address a concern, you must CLARIFY the concern. No worries, I got your back. Check out the Top 5 Keys to Objection Handling, then sit back and watch your Appointment Set and Show Rates take off. Need help? Head on over to my website at https://lessons.motivatewithkat.com/ to learn more.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit with Marco Velazquez, Director of Admissions with Quest College. As we know, the world of Career Education can be a bit challenging but rewarding. Our students need our support and sometimes lack the encouragement from their friends and family who surround them.  Leading a team of dedicated but sometimes deflated and defeated advisors, takes ENERGY, PASSION, EMPATHY, and SKILL. Sometimes as leaders, we forget who our advisors are...PEOPLE. Just as we serve our students, we must nurture and build our teams by leading by example, letting them see you sweat AND overcome obstacles with consistent feedback.  Marco represents just that. Hear how he is able to keep his team motivated and driven on the worst days, AND guess where Marco thinks Career Education is headed? WOW. You won't want to miss this. 

As we continue to celebrate our graduates, this week I had the pleasure of speaking with LaBarbara Simpson. She is a graduate of American Institute. She is the prime example of "I can and WILL." LaBarbara was without a steady place to live her entire time in school and no one knew until she said her speech at GRADUATION. For the past 2 years, she has been working as a Dental Assistant and has opened up her own side business. Talk about perseverance. Was it easy? Of course not, but she has proven that if you have a dream, a vision of what your life can look like and most of all FAITH. its up tp you to make it happen. Get that box of tissue out because you'll need it as LaBarbara takes you on an emotional journey. 

This episode is very special to me because I get the opportunity to reconnect with one of my FIRST graduates in Career Education. We all know that its not as easy for dependent students to pursue their dreams when culture differences arise. From parents/guardians not understanding the financial aid process, to them not believing in the system nor the dreams our students have instilled within their hearts. It can be challenging to even get started. Sometimes culture differences may paint of picture of what success SHOULD look like in their eyes. Grab your coffee and take a listen as Rose takes us through her journey to success.

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Danielle Shelton, a Destination Coach, English Instructor, CEO, Podcast Host, Author, workout guru and amazing mom and wife. Talk about jack of all trades right? It wasn't easy though. With all the moving parts that take place in Danielle's life daily, guess what her MAIN motivator is that keeps her positive, inspired and ready to take on ANY challenge? Get a pen and paper, you won't want to miss this.