Southwestern College to accept SNAP and EBT paymentsSan Diego Union-TribuneCommunity college students with CalFresh benefits can purchase food almost anywhere, except the place where they often spend most of their time: school. Commentary: How the…
Six CUNY community colleges adopt short-term tech training with $5M grantCrain’s New York BusinessThe program’s first 30 students have finished the software engineering and web development courses, many with jobs in hand, according to Queensborough…
Grant program proposed to increase community college accessThis is RenoIn Nevada, a workforce incentive grant proposed by the governor’s Community College Workforce Training and Programs Committee could expand the number of students eligible for scholarships…
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…
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…
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…
Michigan colleges, universities to team up to ease nursing shortageWWMTA collaborative plan to increase educational options to address the nursing shortage across Michigan was shared Wednesday by Michigan higher education and healthcare leaders. Enrollment decline:…
Michigan lawmakers want to expand tuition-free college program to adults 21 and upmLiveThe Michigan Reconnect program, which first launched last year, is currently open to adults over the age of 25 who want to return…
Commentary: Why community colleges are the perfect partner for green jobs — and good jobsHechinger ReportOur community colleges are already leading the development of green economy curricula in coordination with the companies that will need…
Wayne County Community College launches tuition-free skilled trades programNews-HeraldThe Michigan college’s program aims to help connect students with jobs that have a minimum starting wage of $15 an hour. Get a job or go to…