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 Dembickiis editor of Community College Daily and serves as publications director…
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 Dembickiis editor of 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…
Employment of dental assistants and hygienists is projected to balloon 20 percent over the next decade, a trend the Bureau of Labor Statistics attributes to an aging population coupled with research connecting oral health to…
Student data, dual enrollment, developmental education, student services and transferring to four-year institutions all tie into equity issues on college campuses and in the communities they serve, according to community college administrators who met on…
Eugene Scalia, President Trump’s choice for U.S. labor secretary, told a Senate committee on Thursday that he is aware of concerns raised about so-called industry-recognized apprenticeship programs (IRAPs) and that he would — much like…
A national workforce policy advisory board convened by the White House is recommending an ambitious system to record all the credentials, skills and work-related experiences attained by Americans so workers and employers can more accurately…
There is widespread agreement that apprenticeship programs connected to community colleges are a great way for employers to attain qualified workers and for students to earn money while learning job skills and working toward a…