Host annual Digital Innovation Summit
Secure multi-year grants and sponsorships
Integrate CADEET programs into academic offerings
Strengthen statewide workforce pipelines
Develop rural outreach and HBCU partnerships
CADEET will track:
Participants trained annually
Certifications issued
Curriculum impact and integration
Student academic performance improvements
Professional development and internships
Startup success metrics
Workforce placement outcomes
Community partnerships and outreach
Funding milestones and revenue generation
By establishing CADEET, Kentucky State University will strengthen digital readiness, foster entrepreneurship, and accelerate economic transformation. The Center supports statewide workforce priorities, national innovation goals, and KSU's historic mission of providing access, opportunity, and excellence in higher education.