Gov. McMaster allocates millions in funding for technical college pilot program
WYFF
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has announced a new pilot program and millions of dollars in funding for students attending technical colleges around the state. The new workforce scholarship initiative will also address the labor crisis and draw thousands to technical colleges.
Wichita-area colleges launch AMT earn-and-learn program
AINonline
Wichita State University (WSU), WSU Tech and the Werx MRO division of WSU’s National Institute for Aviation Research are launching a program in January that will provide full-time employment for individuals pursuing a certificate as an aviation maintenance technician.
Is new support the key to success for formerly incarcerated community college students?
CalMatters
The state will spend $10 million each year to provide services to formerly incarcerated students, track the impact of the programs and examine whether they should be replicated at all of the state’s community colleges.
Maricopa Colleges select initial offerings for bachelor programs
KTAR
Arizona’s Maricopa Community College District has announced its first baccalaureate programs for development following the passage of a bill that allowed community colleges in the state to offer four-year degrees.
Naugatuck Valley Community College faculty, staff boycotting visit from CSCU president
CT Insider
Faculty and staff from Naugatuck Valley Community College planmed to boycott meetings planned with the president of Connecticut State Colleges and University Thursday after his alleged dismissive attitude toward their concerns about his consolidation plan.
