SAN DIEGO — Efforts to increase the number of apprenticeships in the U.S. are yielding results, according to federal officials. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves as associate vice president of communications…
As part of a comprehensive statewide plan to address youth homelessness in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker has announced a pilot program to house a small group of homeless community college students at nearby four-year colleges…
SAN DIEGO — Apprenticeships and cybersecurity are two hot topics in the community college field. Now they appear to be crossing over as some employers look to apprenticeships to develop much-needed talent for cybersecurity jobs….
SAN DIEGO — Over the years, nursing has been in the spotlight during debates about the right credential needed for entry-level jobs in the health-care field. But other allied health occupations face similar encroachment among…
SAN DIEGO — It’s time to step up innovation when it comes to serving college students, especially in terms of preparing them for the workplace. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves as…
Working while in school: Two out of three community college students work while enrolled, with part-time students more likely than full-time students to be employed. (Read the PDF.) AACC StaffMore Posts – Website
The Trump administration is pushing to expand apprenticeships, last year issuing an executive order to provide more apprenticeship opportunities nationwide and assembling a taskforce to develop a foundation for future growth. Douglas GuthDouglas Guth is…
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to launch a major initiative to dramatically increase the number of apprentices entering the workforce. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by…
There’s a familiar correlation in social science: more education is associated with increased health in society. Two university researchers will explore that a little deeper by studying community colleges. Scott Weybrightis public relations/communications coordinator at Washington…
While visiting one of our Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) campuses this week for a student forum, I was thrilled when waiting to greet me in the back of the room was an amazing student…