International student enrollment in the U.S. is on the decline. Community colleges are being hit harder than other U.S. higher education sectors — a 9.4 percent drop in 2017 and a projected 19.3 percent drop…
According to the Associated General Contractors of America, over 70 percent of construction firms nationwide report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce. Jackie…
The Senate has failed to pass legislation that would have provided permanent legal status for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) enrollees and other Dreamers. Jim HermesJim Hermes is associate vice president of government relations…
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says the Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is “a perfect example of what works.” Laurie Clowersis vice president of communications and marketing at Wake Technical Community College in North…
Millennials and diversity: About 30 percent of millennials ages 25 to 34 achieved a college education by 2015, which is a higher level than any other generation. However, Hispanic and black millennials have lower levels…
While Congress grapples with immigration — in particular how to address the issue of so-called Dreamers — before the president’s March 5 deadline, states are trying to figure out how to handle tuition and student aid for…
College access doesn’t equal college success. For many low-income students, there are various tripping points along the way that can cause them to stumble and drop out — and they’re not necessarily on the academic…
Students who receive more advising are more engaged in college, according to a new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website
The Trump administration’s budget plan for fiscal year 2019 continues to carry the president’s emphasize on workforce development — especially through apprenticeships — and would allow students to use Pell grants for certain short-term programs….
U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta wants to break down the silos that delineate workforce training, workforce development, technical education and traditional education. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website