Commentary: Lift lives and incomes by investing in community colleges Seattle Times In Washington state, community and technical colleges get little attention and support in the state budgeting process, writes state Rep. Gerry Pollet, vice-chair…
Today’s college students aren’t who you think Wall Street Journal (subscription required) As the Trump administration and congressional Republicans push a variety of higher education paths, including more vocational options, we take a look at…
New tech college pathway aimed at advanced engineering Journal Times In Wisconsin, a new program is in development to prepare local high school students for careers in advanced manufacturing. Home-schooled Massachusetts student set to graduate…
South Carolina manufacturers tap young talent with successful apprenticeship program Chief Executive Group Apprenticeship Carolina, a division of the South Carolina Technical College System, is one of the fastest-growing apprenticeship programs in the U.S. Commentary:…
Commentary: Local control, national economy Inside Higher Ed Our national discourse around community colleges and workforce development is stuck at the “partner with local employers” level. A proposal in Florida for a new college scholarship…
$11M renovation project at Pennsylvania college almost finished Bucks County Courier Times Much of an $11 million multi-phase renovation project at Bucks County Community College’s Founders Hall will be ready when students return for the…
Massachusetts state colleges are trying to solve a math problem Boston Globe Carrie Hale had spent years in low-paying jobs — cleaning houses and bagging groceries — followed by bouts of unemployment, before finally deciding…
Commentary: California community colleges needed to close degree gap CALMatters We cannot evaluate allowing community colleges to offer four-year degrees unless, in fact, they are able to do so without those tight restrictions. Bay State…
Commentary: The 8 most confusing things about FAFSA New York Times The form continues to confound students, especially those of limited means. Higher education bill could heat up competition for adult students Wall Street Journal…
4 degrees that are better to earn at a community college U.S. News An associate degree or technical certificate in a high-tech field can pay big dividends. Community college instructor to lead National Association of…