Work experience is a key factor for recent two- and four-year college graduates who successfully landed entry-level jobs — and they would like to see colleges create more hands-on learning opportunities to provide that pathway,…
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is asking the U.S. Education Department (ED) to rescind or delay a proposed update to the Education Department’s General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), arguing that the rule could compromise…
Community colleges can help close the readiness paradox, or the widening gap between finishing high school and being ready for what’s next. Three new national surveys show how wide it’s grown. High school graduation rates…
How helping college students with hidden costs can unlock opportunities KQED As confidence in higher education shifts and economic pressures intensify, young people are navigating increasingly complex decisions about life after high school. Commentary: Earning…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Tuesday announced it has approved six new Workforce Pell Grant programs in Texas, marking the fourth state in the nation to receive program approvals. Kilgore College and Weatherford College…
Workforce development has become one of the most important economic challenges of our time. While headlines often focus on billion-dollar investments, new facilities or breakthrough technologies, long-term success depends on something much more fundamental: people….
Moraine Valley, other colleges ramp up training for careers in artificial intelligence era Chicago Tribune As artificial intelligence becomes more prominent in the workforce, community colleges across Chicago and the suburbs are preparing students for…
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) submitted detailed comments to the Education Department (ED) this week on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on accreditation, addressing areas such as transfer of credit and more….
Campus civic engagement activities encourage students to find their voices and become leaders in their communities, positively impacting both their academic and life experiences — especially if designed with the financial and logistical challenges of…
Trump’s crusade against ‘dreamer’ students in college Washington Post The Trump administration has now sued every state that offered in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. $15M federal investment launches WV READY centers at state community and…