Ensuring a smooth re-entry
A widely cited Emory University study found that while 76% of incarcerated Americans return to prison within five years, that rate drops to 55% for those who take high school classes, 30% for those who…
All Articles
Headlines
How colleges can partner-up The EdUp Experience podcast Tracy Hartzler, president of Central New Mexico Community College, discusses how the college uses Unmudl, a national skills-to-jobs online marketplace that connects working learners with a consortium…
Funding roundup
Durham Technical Community College can grow its life sciences program with the help of a $6 million gift from healthcare company Novo Nordisk. This is the largest donation received in the North Carolina college’s history….
Building a network of support, connections
For Chad R. Tischer, the key benefit of MentorLinks is connecting with community college educators who are involved in Advanced Technological Education (ATE) centers and projects. Through interactions with them, he continues to learn ways…
Headlines
Women a growing presence in trades programs at Madison Area Technical College Wisconsin State Journal At Madison Area Technical College, close to a third of those in the welding certificate program are women, and the…
New hub will create talent pipeline for EV industry
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — There’s a need for skilled workers in the growing electric vehicle (EV) supply chain field. A new national initiative will create a strong apprenticeship hub to fill those workforce needs. The…
ED grants aim to improve educational opportunities, outcomes
Several community colleges are among the institutions getting federal grant funding to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for students from underrepresented communities. U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Friday announced 38 awards totaling more than…
Headlines
Fox Valley Technical College signs new transfer agreements with two state universities Wisconsin Public Radio With the new agreements, all credits from associates of arts and science tech degrees will transfer from Fox Valley Technical…
AACC, GM partner to support advanced manufacturing credential programs
Seven community colleges will study and share best practices for integrating advanced manufacturing credentials into their college curriculum, thanks to a $600,000 grant from General Motors (GM) Corporate Giving that the American Association of Community…
Headlines
College leaders warn falling enrollment could sap budgets Associated Press Leaders of Georgia’s public universities and technical colleges are warning lawmakers that their schools could be weakened by budget decreases based on declining enrollment. Standardized…