Grant program boosts workforce training at Virginia community colleges
WRIC
In the last year, Virginia community colleges provided workforce training to 4,268 people who secured credentials, certifications and licenses.
Community colleges plan to fill workforce shortages by offering bachelor’s degrees
KERA News (with audio)
Texas is facing shortages in the workforce in fields like nursing and education. One solution: Lawmakers passed a bill this session allowing community colleges to hand out bachelor’s degrees in certain fields.
Proposal for free community college to get hearing
Worcester Telegram
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would make Massachusetts community colleges effectively free for in-state students.