Tyler Ford
Co-Host of At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast
Tyler Ford has hosted eight Episodes.
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Tennessee's Future Workforce Framework
March 23rd, 2026 | 30 mins 26 secs
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In this special edition of At Scale, tnAchieves releases Tennessee’s Future Workforce Framework, a new strategy grounded in student voice and nearly two decades of experience supporting postsecondary access, persistence and workforce readiness.
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Mentor Moment: Summer Prep for Success
July 8th, 2024 | 17 mins 56 secs
college, higher education, mentoring, tennessee, tn promise
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the tnAchieves podcast! Join our hosts, Senior Director of Mentors Tyler Ford and Outreach Manager Baylor Williamson, as they delve into the critical role volunteer mentors play during the summer months in preparing students for their upcoming college journey in the fall.
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Mentor Moment: Community Service
June 12th, 2024 | 20 mins 55 secs
tnAchieves Sr. Director of Mentors Tyler Ford is joined by tnAchieves COMPLETE Coach Emily Jones to discuss the upcoming July 1 community service deadline. Learn how you can support your students as they complete this important TN Promise requirement!
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Mentor Moment: Preparing for Summer
May 8th, 2024 | 22 mins 51 secs
college, higher education, mentoring, tennessee, tn promise
In this episode, Tyler Ford sits down with Ben Sterling to discuss how mentors should be preparing to work with students this summer! Summer is a critical time for students as they graduate from high school, register for classes and make final preparations to begin in the fall.
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MENTOR MOMENT: Summer Bridge
April 23rd, 2024 | 22 mins 23 secs
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Mentor Moment host Tyler Ford is joined by tnAchieves Sr. Director of Communications Jessica Macey to discuss the upcoming tnAchieves Summer Bridge Program. Hosted at all 13 TN community colleges, Summer Bridge is a free, 14-day program designed to help students begin college more prepared.
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MENTOR MOMENT: Working With Your Students
April 10th, 2024 | 27 mins 21 secs
college, financial aid, higher education, mentoring, tennessee
The Mentor Moment is a podcast designed to enhance the tnAchieves mentor experience. Learn more about scholarship requirements, best practices and how to best serve students.
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MENTOR MOMENT: 2024-2025 FAFSA
March 27th, 2024 | 30 mins 31 secs
college, fafsa, financial aid, higher education, mentoring, tennessee
n this episode, the Mentor Moment delves into the 2024-2025 FAFSA and how tnAchieves mentors support students. Host Tyler Ford and Knox Access Director Allison Johnson dissect the FAFSA, sharing tips and updates. Listeners learn about the importance of timely FAFSA completion, gain insight into tnAchieves' support, and discover resources for accessing financial aid.
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Mentor Moment Trailer
March 25th, 2024 | 50 secs
college, higher education, mentoring, tennessee, tn promise
The Mentor Moment is a podcast influenced by and designed for tnAchieves mentors. Join Tyler Ford from tnAchieves every other week for an episode highlighting tips and best practices to enhance your mentoring experience!