Workforce Development

Exploring career options earlier

Community college leaders and K-12 superintendents this week discussed the role K-12 systems and partnering community colleges can play in workforce and economic development. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves as associate…



The benefits of Pell grants for short-term programs

Allowing postsecondary students to use federal Pell grants for short-term certificate programs would be a win-win for colleges, students and employers, according to college advocates. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts -…


Innovations proposed for early childhood education

Community colleges play a major role in educating early childhood educators but innovative strategies are needed to maximize that role. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website


Women gain in education, but not in pay

Women are outperforming men in educational attainment, but they are still making less than men in general and in specific jobs, according to a new report. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of…


Using AI to connect students with jobs, careers

West Virginia’s community and technical colleges are partnering with WorkAmerica, which hosts an online platform that helps to link students and alumni with meaningful employment within the state.  Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American…


Developing a workforce for energy infrastructure jobs

Much of the discussion around the federal government investing more in the nation’s infrastructure has focused on transportation — roads, bridges, highways, airports and the like — and the workforce needed to make those upgrades….


Education at the speed of industry

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…


N.C. governor touts importance of workforce education

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…


Preparing for re-entry

Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is not new to working with the incarcerated population. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts – Website