Hampton Roads delegation attends workforce readiness mission to Germany City of Portsmouth, Virginia The delegation, which included Hampton Roads mayors, business leaders and community college and university leaders, explored Germany’s dual-track vocational education and training…
More high schoolers are earning college credit in Wisconsin Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The number of high school students taking advantage of “dual enrollment” programs statewide has more than doubled in the past decade, according to…
High schoolers account for nearly 1 out of every 5 community college students Hechinger Report Dual enrollment far exceeds the popularity of Advanced Placement courses. Free college credits for high schoolers? What to know about…
Senate education committee weighs short-term Pell grants Politico Weekly Education The Senate education committee this week will take up legislation that expands the Pell Grant program to cover short-term training programs. Commentary: Paving the path…
Commentary: Want more diversity in schools? Copy the University of California and look to community colleges Los Angeles Times Most elite institutions have chosen to recruit the bulk of their students directly from high school….
Students and employers look toward technical colleges for career and hiring opportunities Fort Bend Herald Technical colleges like Texas State Technical College have seen a surge in nontraditional students coming in from the workforce looking…
Free college in Colorado? It’s covered if you’re interested in teaching, firefighting, law enforcement, construction or forestry Colorado Public Radio Colorado has such dire workforce shortages in early childhood education, education, firefighting, law enforcement, construction…
Utah colleges gave out their biggest pay increases in decades. Here’s why they’re still worried. Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake Community College gave a 7% increase to all full-time employees — from professors to janitors….
Without loan forgiveness, will more students head to community college? Houston Press Community colleges have long been considered an affordable route to an associate degree or a stepping stone toward a bachelor’s degree at a…
Commentary: Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry Arizona Capitol Times One of the biggest priorities for the Maricopa County Community College District and local manufacturers has been providing accessible, affordable training opportunities and expanding these…