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It was an epic occasion at College of the Mainland (COM) as the family and friends of Mitchell Chuoke, Jr., gathered in November with COM officials to unveil a new plumbing certificate training program in…
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Washington Watch: House unveils bipartisan workforce Pell legislation
In a major step towards establishing Pell Grant eligibility for students in short-term workforce education programs, House members on Tuesday introduced the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (BWPA). The bill is a product of months-long negotiations…
DataPoints: Students’ college costs for 2023-24
Tuition and fees at community colleges this academic year again average 35% of the in-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions, according to the College Board’s annual report on trends in college pricing and…
For better transfer student outcomes, Pa. needs to transfer more money
Pennsylvania recently approved funds for some of its four-year universities after a months-long standoff in state government. Funds include $600 million for Lincoln, Temple, Pitt, Penn State and Pennsylvania College of Technology while avoiding a…
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Gadsden State Community College was recognized for its campus clean-up project by Coca-Cola UNITED during the annual Alabama PALS awards ceremony this month. The honor came with a scholarship worth $1,000. Alabama PALS aims to…
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College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has received a $100,000 gift from long-standing partner Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU). ESFCU has pledged to collaborate with each CSM campus to support various programs, including financial consultations…
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The City University of New York (CUNY), which includes seven community colleges, will receive $550,000 from the New York City Council to expand anti-hate initiatives to address religious and ethnic discrimination on CUNY campuses. All…
Community colleges spur small business
Small businesses drive the American economy. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses accounted for 12.7 million (62%) of new jobs created between 1995 and 2020, and 44% of U.S. economic activity in…
Washington Watch: One step forward, one back on appropriations
The House broke early for Thanksgiving after passing a bill to keep the government open past November 17, but suspended further consideration of the all-important fiscal year (FY) 2024 Labor, HHS and Education (LHHS-ED) appropriations…
ATE-related apprenticeships pay off for students, employers
Apprenticeships are among the five types of work-based learning experiences that Advanced Technological Education projects and centers offer. They are the favorites of Snehal Vibhute, a student at Columbus State Community College (Ohio), and James…