Workforce Development


Reporter’s notebook

Miami college, FIFA partner on internships New round of YouthBuild grant awards Dr. Jill Biden to attend Arizona college’s commencement Miami college, FIFA partner on internships With a new men’s and women’s soccer program slated…


In it together: Meeting local workforce needs

Partnerships are a vital aspect of succeeding as a community college, and Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) has succeeded in making the most out of those connections with the community. With an enrollment of around…


12 student teams named CCIC finalists

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), on Monday announced the 12 student teams that will participate in final round of the the Community College Innovation Challenge…


Landing an Intel summer internship

When Lia Douglas realized her plan to attend a four-year university wasn’t going to happen, she couldn’t hide her disappointment.     “I was kind of crushed,” she said. “That was always the dream that I had.”   …


Funding roundup

Wake Technical Community College is amping up its electric vehicle (EV) training thanks to a $636,128 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation. The college’s Curriculum Integration in Training EVs (CITE) project…


How colleges can serve gig workers

Today’s workforce is experiencing a mindset shift. A rising number of professionals are working for themselves instead of an established company. The primary reason? Flexibility. In 2021, about 36% of the U.S. workforce was engaged…


Providing students on career paths with more info

Many community college students are on guided career pathways, but a new report shows they may need more guidance to leverage the benefits of those programs. More than 90% of students responding to the 2023…



Artificial intelligence, real career training

“In recent years, community colleges have experienced a notable surge in the integration and expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) programs within their academic offerings. Recognizing the increasing demand for AI-related skills in various industries, community…