Technology

NSB focuses on a skilled technician workforce

The U.S. needs to embrace postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) to create a robust pipeline for science and engineering jobs beyond those that require a baccalaureate — something that hasn’t been happening, according to…


Census data inform community college research

U.S. Census data can be extremely and uniquely informative in performing research on community colleges and their populations to answer questions like how family income impacts student outcomes, or what’s the typical return-on-investment of a…


AACC summit focuses on undergraduate research

To assist community colleges and other stakeholders in accelerating the value and impact of undergraduate research experiences in STEM education and workforce development, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) this fall will convene the…


Google adds two-year colleges to search feature

Google has expanded its college search feature to include U.S. two-year colleges, as well as associate and certificate programs at four-year colleges. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts – Website


Why don’t more women earn computer science degrees?

Women graduate college at higher rates than men, yet women earn only 19 percent of bachelor’s degrees in computer science. Jennie Kroegeris assistant director of communications and recruitment at Florida State University.More Posts


You need that when? No problem

Last fall, metallurgical manufacturer Eramet Marietta set out to see if it could improve efficiencies in its manufacturing process. Missy RichmanMore Posts


Reporter’s notebook

Congress moves to fix ‘kiddie’ tax Education advocates are urging Congress to move on legislation to fix a mistake in the 2017 tax law that would affect certain students receiving student aid and scholarships. S….


Innovation forged in community collaboration

It began with an idea. Or rather, it began with a solution to a concerning problem. Jonathan Williamsis a communications specialist at Davidson County Community College in Lexington, North Carolina.More Posts


Getting the word out about trade careers

The heating and cooling industry has a problem when it comes to developing a pipeline for its workforce. The good-paying jobs are there, but young people just aren’t interested in them. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits…


ED revamps its College Scorecard

The U.S. Education Department (ED) announced on Tuesday that it has revamped the College Scorecard, its online tool to help students make informed decisions about their education options after high school. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by…