Dems’ 2019 jobs plan
House Democrats on Monday released an overview of their priories for the next Congress, and it’s peppered with buzz words to catch the attention of community college advocates, from stackable credentials and pathways, to dual…
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Washington Watch: Adult ed’s links to work, income and more
Before the 1980s, a high school education was enough to provide middle class earnings for nearly two-thirds of Americans. Today, more than half of all jobs are viewed as “middle skill,” requiring at least a…
Expanding the research experience
Columbia State Community College in Tennessee has partnered with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Alliance (SEA) to broaden undergraduate research opportunities for students. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of Community…
A good deal for aviation students
Aviation companies in Wichita, Kansas, are so strapped for skilled workers that out-of-the-area students who enroll in certain short-term programs at WSU Tech will have their living and relocation costs covered, as well as their…
Doubling down on work-based learning
To keep the U.S. economy on course and growing, President Donald Trump is asking U.S. companies and trade associations to increase their job training opportunities as employers seek skilled workers to fill vacancies. Matthew DembickiMatthew…
Funding opportunity for apprenticeships
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced $150 million in grants to support sector-based approaches to expand apprenticeships on a national scale in key industry sectors. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and…
First class in Second Chance Pell Program
A group of 22 inmates at the Massachusetts Correctional Institute (MIC) received their small business management certificate last month from Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) as part of a national pilot program designed to provide…
Washington Watch: Parameters for federal funding
The Senate Appropriations Committee’s approval of the fiscal year 2019 (FY19) Labor, Health and Human Services and Education (LHHS) appropriations bill gives us a clearer view of how important community college programs may fare in…
Mathways shows positive results
Students who participate in the Dana Center Mathematics Pathways (DCMP) model for developmental mathematics instruction are more academically successful than students who take traditional, algebra-focused remedial math courses, according to a study by the Center for…
Flying high in a new career
Career changes can happen for a variety of reasons and at any time in a person’s life. Danny Barrett, Jr.is a public relations communications specialist at Hinds Community College in Mississippi.More Posts