The Biden administration this week took a step to curb a fledgling federal apprenticeship program started under the Trump administration that was designed to ease some bureaucratic restrictions in order to make apprenticeships appealing to…
Bill would create training grants for maritime industryInclement weather closes campuses Bill would create training grants for maritime industry Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) has introduced a bipartisan bill to create a grant program for community…
The Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) is looking for ideas to address real-world problems. The national program is designed to enable community college students to discover and demonstrate their capacity to use science, technology,…
NU, state colleges make the case for more state fundingLincoln Journal StarCommunity colleges in Nebraska are seeking $1 million more to help provide financial aid for high school students enrolled in dual-credit courses. Commentary: Free…
With states all dealing with the coronavirus differently, it’s no surprise that community colleges have a wide variety of strategies for reopening. They range from Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, open since last fall, to…
College students among last on list for Covid vaccinesVoice of AmericanUnless college students are classified as essential workers — such as medical, nursing, medtech or student teachers — or have a health condition — such…
Policy & Advocacy AACC congratulates cabinet designatesThe American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) congratulates Education Secretary-Designate Miguel Cardona and Labor Secretary-Designate Marty Walsh on their approval from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee…
Kudos Christina Royal, president of Holyoke Community College, is among several Massachusetts women featured in a photo exhibition and story project recently unveiled in the State House. The exhibit on display in Senate President Karen…
Achieving the Dream (ATD) is launching a new initiative to help rural community colleges better prepare students for careers in the digital economy. As it kicks off its annual convening this week (held virtually), ATD…
In rural Colorado, one town is looking to its community college to help survive the end of coalChalkbeat ColoradoResidents of Craig hope Colorado Northwestern Community College will play a key role in retraining displaced workers…