Community college students comprise 39% of all U.S. undergraduates, with nearly half (49%) of Hispanic college and university students attending community college, according to the new Fast Facts 2025 from the American Association of Community…
Excerpted with permission from the new book Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won’t Matter by Kathleen deLaski, February 2025, published by Harvard Education Press. deLaski, founder and board chair of Education…
To help fill a huge gap in the nation’s cybersecurity workforce, the chair of the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday reintroduced a bill that would provide full scholarships to college students pursuing a two-year…
Coalinga College chemistry professor Kenneth Henry enjoys a rare distinction. He is the only community college faculty member to have mentored two teams selected for the finalist round of the Community College Challenge (CCIC) in…
When Neimo Ali settled in San Diego after immigrating from Ethiopia, she didn’t know more than a few words of English, had little in the way of job skills and was uncertain about her future….
CORONADO, Calif. — Getting students through workforce programs and into high-wage jobs requires integrated supports. And at Dallas College, it requires “barrier-busting,” says Carlos Cruz. Cruz is the associate vice chancellor of the college, where…
U.S. credential attainment among working-age adults is edging closer to a goal of 60% by 2025 set by Lumina Foundation in 2008. The foundation on Thursday released its latest findings pertaining to adults age 25…
A key piece of the cradle-to-career pathway is building strong bridges between secondary and postsecondary institutions. David Schuler, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, outlines the importance of K-12 and community college partnerships,…
Technical skills are the lifeblood of the workforce, with community colleges at the forefront of short-term programs that equip students with in-demand abilities. While technical know-how remains indispensable, employers are placing increased emphasis on the…
Seminole State College of Florida and Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) have launched a new state-approved, hands-on teacher apprenticeship program. The new program prioritizes classroom experience over university-based learning and is part of Florida’s effort…