Responding first
The term “first responder” is generally applied to police, firefighters, paramedics and others who are first on the scene of an accident, natural disaster or other cataclysm. We owe an immense debt of gratitude to…
Workforce Development
Filling the pipeline for water tech jobs
There are a growing number of job opportunities for water technicians across the U.S. as the industry confronts a wave of retirements, yet community colleges find it challenging to attract enough students. Ellie Ashfordis associate…
Study finds community colleges lag in job preparation
The public gives community colleges lower marks for job preparation than four-year colleges, a Pew Research Center study finds. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website
Training and advocating for ADNs
Nursing education is entering a new, dynamic period. As a nursing educator and a leader at a community college for many years, the importance of a community college and the impact it plays is demonstrated…
First Metallica Scholars grads
Edwin Ponce Juarez went to work in a distribution center warehouse after graduating from high school, but he knew there were opportunities for better-paying jobs in the professional trades. David Murrayis director of communications at…
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
Preparing more substance abuse counselors
The opioid crisis grabs news headlines, but less attention is given to the people helping on the front lines: substance abuse counselors, who are experiencing a crisis of their own – a staffing shortage. Daily…
Washington Watch: An ideal time to advocate
The just-started congressional recess gives community college leaders a great opportunity to express to their national legislators community colleges’ national priorities. When members are at home, they generally have more time and can focus better…
Filling California’s jobs gap
Nineteen-year-old Nick Soultanian has been building his own personal computers since the ninth grade, and was adept in code by his senior year of high school. He’s currently preparing for his future career in San…
Balancing oversight and innovation
House lawmakers on Tuesday queried officials from a handful of countries about their lauded apprenticeship programs, covering a broad range of topics, from career preparation to the roles of the federal government and business and…