Employers stress need for soft skills
As automation increases, “uniquely human” or soft skills are among the most important skills sought by employers. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website
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Free community and technical college legislation passes first committee Martinsburg Journal An effort led by the president of the West Virginia Senate to make community and technical colleges free for in-state students was unanimously passed…
Providing prisoners access to Pell grants
Lifting the ban on Pell grants for people in prison would not only help people attain job skills and economic sustainability, it would also benefit employers, states and communities, according to a new study by…
Washington Watch: Taxes on campus parking benefits
A free parking spot on campus is a nice perk for community college employees, but new IRS guidance on such benefits may prompt some colleges to pump the breaks on offering it. Laurie Quarlesis a…
AACC news & notes
Upcoming events Register for the AACC Annual Convention Don’t miss out on the premier community college event of the year. Join AACC in Orlando, Florida, April 13–16 for the 99th Annual Convention. Want to jumpstart…
Snapshots
Editor’s note: Highlighting a few submitted photos from AACC-member colleges. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves as associate vice president of communications for the American Association of…
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10 years later, goal of getting more Americans through college is way behind schedule Hechinger Report Budget cuts, high tuition and public disillusion have slowed progress while employers struggle to find skilled workers. Community college…
Newsmakers
Retirements Linda Allen, who has served as president of Hawkeye Community College (Iowa) since 2011, plans to retire on June 30. A highlight of her tenure has been the expansion of high school career programs developed…
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North Carolina college, nonprofit partner to give free class for veterans Shelby Star A chance encounter on Facebook has turned into a free learning experience for local veterans this spring at Cleveland Community College. Montana…
Providing a new lease on life
“It really is restorative justice at its finest.” That’s how Shasta College’s Robert Bowman describes a local collaborative program that is changing lives. David Liebleris the director of public affairs and member services for the California State…