Dr. Kevin Fleming

Education Speaker, Vice President of Strategic Development at Norco College

Dr. Kevin J Fleming inspires and challenges audiences toward (re)defining education for the betterment of every learner, school, and society. He is an educator, international speaker, entrepreneur and author. Dr. Fleming is the producer of multiple, viral animation videos including Success in the New Economy, author of the educational bestseller, “(Re)Defining the Goal,” and currently Vice President of Planning and Development at Norco College in Southern California. Dr. Fleming is a passionate advocate for eliminating the skills gap while ensuring all students intentionally equip their potential, enter the labor market with a competitive advantage, and find their purpose on purpose. A true life-long learner, he has earned five degrees…but it was technical skills and his industry credential that lifted him out of working poverty.

Dr. Kevin Fleming Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
$10,001 - $20,000
Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
California, USA

Dr. Kevin Fleming Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
$10,001 - $20,000
Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
California, USA

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(Re)Defining the Goal: The True Path to Career Readiness in the 21st Century

Audience: Industry, educators, community, mixed Dr. Fleming’s inspiring presentation discusses new paradigms and tangible action steps for career and technical education to help all students gain a competitive advantage. Technical skills are the new currency ...

Audience: Industry, educators, community, mixed
Dr. Fleming’s inspiring presentation discusses new paradigms and tangible action steps for career and technical education to help all students gain a competitive advantage. Technical skills are the new currency in the 21st century, but how do we balance preparing students for both higher education and the workforce? Producer of the viral animated video Success in the New Economy, he will make a clear case for students to explore career choices early, make informed decisions when declaring their college education goal, and consider technical skill acquisition and real-world application in tandem with a general education. Finally, his new video will both invigorate and challenge the evolution of career readiness. Are you ready to pivot?

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Becoming their First Choice

Audience: CTE Educators For years you have forged partnerships, created pathways, and developed programs…yet we still have empty seats in our classes. Many career & technical educational programs remain the “alternative” or “safety” option. Why ...

Audience: CTE Educators

For years you have forged partnerships, created pathways, and developed programs…yet we still have empty seats in our classes. Many career & technical educational programs remain the “alternative” or “safety” option. Why doesn’t everyone just “get it” already? While we balance preparing students for both higher education and the workforce, it is time to shift our messaging. We need to (re)define the goal and (re)examine why the tipping point still has not yet occurred towards pathways, industry credentials, career readiness, and the pursuit of gainful employment. It’s time to become their first choice.

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Asking the Right Questions to Facilitate Student Success

Audience: Counselors, Educators We all know a 4-year degree may lead to economic prosperity and opens many doors for our students. However, we also know that the university pathway isn’t for everyone. Technical skills are the new currency in the 21st ...

Audience: Counselors, Educators

We all know a 4-year degree may lead to economic prosperity and opens many doors for our students. However, we also know that the university pathway isn’t for everyone. Technical skills are the new currency in the 21st century and they make all students more competitive. But how do we balance preparing students for both college and the workforce? Dr. Kevin Fleming will present data and a new animated video in a way that both invigorates and challenges the evolution of career readiness, counseling, and educational planning. It is time to reexamine what questions we should be asking of our students, and of ourselves, to maximize student success.

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About Keynote Speaker Dr. Kevin Fleming

Dr Kevin J Fleming has dedicated over 20 years to changing the dialog around eliminating the skills gap, helping students secure a competitive advantage while fulfilling their potential, and guiding students to identify and pursue their purpose on purpose. To support this dialog he has produced multiple, viral animation videos including Success in the New Economy, has written four books including the bestseller, (Re)Defining the Goal, a beautifully illustrated children’s book “There’s A Hat For That!” and an interactive etextbook to train Supply Chain Technicians. He has elevated Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs nationally and secured/managed over $75 Million to advance economic & educational opportunity for the next generation. A frequent keynote at conferences and regional convenings, he understands K-16 education intimately and is a true subject matter expert who also happens to be a suberb motivational speaker.

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Beginning his career in academia within student services, he has vast experience in student leadership, classroom instruction, labor market research, economic development, fundraising, grant/project management, academic affairs, and professional speaking/training. At Norco College since 2010, Dr. Fleming leads the Planning and Development division that includes Marketing and Outreach, Advancement/Grants, Communications, Strategic Initiatives, Workforce Development & Community Partnerships. He previously supported over 40 Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs within the Academic Affairs division. A passionate advocate for student success, he served as vice president for the California Community College Association for Occupational Education and on visiting teams for the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Dr. Fleming’s Center of Excellence was recognized by the Community College Futures Assembly (National Bellwether Award) for analyzing industry trends, workforce needs, & providing customized labor market research for the largest higher education system in the world: the California Community Colleges.

Dr. Fleming is a faculty member, entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, CEO of Telos Educational Services, and a recovering academic elitist. A true life-long learner, he has earned two Bachelor’s degrees from Loyola Marymount University (Psychology & Philosophy); a Master of Arts from The Ohio State University (Educational Policy & Leadership), an MBA from the University of Redlands, and a Ph.D. in Education from Claremont Graduate University…but it was his CTE industry certification in geographical information systems (GIS) that lifted him out of working poverty. Dr. Fleming has successfully founded four private-sector companies and currently serves on the Boards of Future N Focus Dream Catcher Enterprises and California Baptist University’s School of Education. He has been honored with the Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement and Service from Loyola Marymount University and the Corona Chamber of Commerce “40 Under 40” award. Dr. Fleming is a proud eagle scout, husband, father, certified etiquette trainer, has completed five marathons, and remains an active volunteer with Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (Distinguished Alumnus Award), and his local church.