In a major step towards establishing Pell Grant eligibility for students in short-term workforce education programs, House members on Tuesday introduced the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (BWPA). The bill is a product of months-long negotiations…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) this week announced it will convene negotiated rulemaking tables on Title IV program integrity and institutional quality issues in early 2024. The rulemaking sessions, taking place on January 8-11, February…
Pennsylvania recently approved funds for some of its four-year universities after a months-long standoff in state government. Funds include $600 million for Lincoln, Temple, Pitt, Penn State and Pennsylvania College of Technology while avoiding a…
Community colleges saw a 7.2% uptick in international students last fall, the first time those enrollments increased since the 2016-17 academic year, according to an annual report from the Institute of International Education. More than…
Small businesses drive the American economy. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses accounted for 12.7 million (62%) of new jobs created between 1995 and 2020, and 44% of U.S. economic activity in…
At the heart of Central Wyoming College’s service area rests the Wind River Indian Reservation (WRIR), home to Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. Headquartered in Fremont County, but also serving Hot Springs and Teton…
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be live for students and families by December 31, with additional implementation steps taking place over the winter months, the U.S. Education Department (ED) announced…
The House broke early for Thanksgiving after passing a bill to keep the government open past November 17, but suspended further consideration of the all-important fiscal year (FY) 2024 Labor, HHS and Education (LHHS-ED) appropriations…
Apprenticeships are among the five types of work-based learning experiences that Advanced Technological Education projects and centers offer. They are the favorites of Snehal Vibhute, a student at Columbus State Community College (Ohio), and James…
The Project on Workforce at Harvard University on Monday launched the Workforce Almanac, an open-source directory and interactive portal that captures nearly 17,000 workforce training providers across the United States – including community colleges. There…