Carlos Castro never intended to become an X-ray technologist. In fact, the McAllen, Texas, native never even intended to go to college. “I’m a first-generation American, and college was a pipe dream,” Castro said. “There…
Amid national discussions on the value of higher education — and whether college is even needed to land family-sustaining jobs — a new report puts it plain and simple: nearly three-fourths (72%) of all U.S….
Here is a compilation of CC Daily articles on the 2023 Advanced Technological Education Principal Investigators’ Conference in Washington, D.C. We look forward to seeing you back in the nation’s capital for the 2024 annual…
Rural high school teachers and their students are learning new workplace technologies through innovative distant and mobile learning platforms developed by community college educators with Advanced Technological Education grants from the National Science Foundation. In…
Vacuum technology: It’s a field that rarely gets attention yet is so crucial when it comes to research, development and manufacturing. As part of their ongoing efforts to educate much-needed vacuum technology technicians, Normandale Community…
A few candid photos from last week’s annual Advanced Technological Education Conference in Washington, D.C. The American Association of Community Colleges hosts the event with National Science Foundation (NSF) support. (All photos: Event Photography of North America Corp.)…
Advocates for extending Pell Grant eligibility to short-term workforce education programs may have a new ally: artificial intelligence (AI). At a Senate hearing Tuesday on AI and the future of work, lawmakers and witnesses noted…
Community college educators have the potential to be part of big opportunities from the CHIPS and Science Act’s workforce development funding and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). However, accessing new large sources of federal funds…
When it comes to the qualities nanotechnology and microtechnology industries look for in their workers, veterans fit the bill. They show up for work on time, have a strong work ethic, are disciplined, and possess…
With generative artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly changing how people work, those who can integrate at least some AI into their daily lives will be better able to adapt and thrive in a world in which…