Uncertainty among recent graduates regarding whether their college credential or trade certification truly indicates that they have the skills employers seek could be swaying roughly half of them from even applying for entry-level jobs in…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is now accepting applications for the third round of its Strengthening Community Colleges Training (SCCT) grants, which provides $50 million in funding for community colleges to address equity gaps…
The potential dark side of a white-hot labor marketNew York TimesShanna Jackson, president of Nashville State Community College, is struggling with a dilemma that reads like good news: Her students are taking jobs from employers…
The Aspen Institute on Tuesday announced the 10 community colleges that are finalists for the $1 million Aspen Prize. The winner, finalists with distinction and possibly “rising stars” — if the jury decides there is…
Editor’s note: Photos from member institutions of the American Association of Community Colleges. San Diego City College alumni Katya Echazarreta holds back her emotions as she becomes weightless in space. Echazarreta was among six individuals on…
As Louisiana expands internet access, workforce needs are a problem with a local solutionLafayette Daily AdvertiserLocal telecom companies are working with South Louisiana Community College to launch a new fiber-optic install technician program this summer…
Florida college to establish National Electric Vehicle ConsortiumColorado college recognized for efforts to address student hungerHouse hearing on DOL priorities Florida college to establish National Electric Vehicle Consortium Indian River State College (IRSC) will use…
A recent national survey indicated that dual-enrollment numbers have dipped over the past year during the Covid pandemic after significant increases in years prior to the health crisis. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American…
Commentary: Help wanted: Congress should answer the callSeattle TimesTo help fill the worker shortage, Congress should ease financial aid rules to allow people to get shorter-term training. Why free college is so elusive — and…
In northeastern Minnesota, five separate community colleges have officially merged into one accredited college: Minnesota North College. Since 1999, the colleges – Hibbing, Itasca, Rainy River and Vermilion community colleges and Mesabi Range College –…