CORONADO, Calif. — Getting students skilled and into the workforce fast is not new to community colleges. But as the number of job openings climbs across multiple sectors, colleges are also ramping up short-term programs…
Coalinga College chemistry professor Kenneth Henry enjoys a rare distinction. He is the only community college faculty member to have mentored two teams selected for the finalist round of the Community College Challenge (CCIC) in…
When Neimo Ali settled in San Diego after immigrating from Ethiopia, she didn’t know more than a few words of English, had little in the way of job skills and was uncertain about her future….
CORONADO, Calif. — Getting students through workforce programs and into high-wage jobs requires integrated supports. And at Dallas College, it requires “barrier-busting,” says Carlos Cruz. Cruz is the associate vice chancellor of the college, where…
U.S. credential attainment among working-age adults is edging closer to a goal of 60% by 2025 set by Lumina Foundation in 2008. The foundation on Thursday released its latest findings pertaining to adults age 25…
A key piece of the cradle-to-career pathway is building strong bridges between secondary and postsecondary institutions. David Schuler, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, outlines the importance of K-12 and community college partnerships,…
Technical skills are the lifeblood of the workforce, with community colleges at the forefront of short-term programs that equip students with in-demand abilities. While technical know-how remains indispensable, employers are placing increased emphasis on the…
Despite efforts to expand registered apprenticeships into other fields, the construction industry stillemploys the bulk of all apprentices, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). From 2019 through 2022, there…
The 2025 Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) is open for submissions. The deadline is April 3. The annual national competition, run by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science…
The American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) annual Awards of Excellence underscore the association’s priorities and bring national visibility to promising practices among its member colleges. Winners will be announced at the Awards of Excellence…