About $1.1 million of federal funding appropriated for registered apprenticeships was used for a proposed apprenticeship model led by industry, even though congressional lawmakers specifically prohibited the department from doing so. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits…
Effective career pathways leading to good jobs require strong partnerships with employers, good use of data and outreach to underserved populations, community college leaders agreed at a panel discussion this week hosted by the Urban…
For more than 4,000 years we’ve recognized the unique value of apprenticeships, and they are gaining steam today, particularly in new fields like healthcare, where workforce demand, bipartisan support and some new thinking at community…
Charles Fadel, founder and chairman of the Center for Curriculum Redesign, began his speech at the 2019 Advanced Technological Education Principal Investigators’ Conference by expressing admiration for the educators — mostly community college faculty —…
It was one of those moments you like to see at a conference. Madeline PattonMadeline Patton is an education writer based in Ohio.More Posts
At the first national convening of community college presidents and K-12 superintendents in 2014, improving college readiness was the focus of the discussions. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves as associate vice…
Tech giants Google and Amazon are beefing up their involvement in helping to train more technology professionals, and community colleges are key partners in their efforts. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves…
While declining enrollment continues to plague many community colleges across the country, preliminary figures at Maine’s community colleges show a 6.3 percent increase in fall-to-fall enrollment. That amounts to about 950 more students, for a…
The demand for veterinary technicians is growing at a faster-than-average rate, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Becoming a vet tech is a good career choice for many; it pays a good salary,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the nature of work and the workforce, requiring community and technical colleges to restructure programs to meet employers’ demand for new skill sets. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College…