Helping on cold cases
A program at a New Mexico college will soon offer a course that will teach criminal justice students how to help in re-examining cold cases. Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is launching at the…
Workforce Development
The apprentice game
The underlying structure of an apprenticeship is that of a game. Many elements of gaming, such as achievable benchmarks, feedback and easily understood steps to completion, are present in apprenticeships. In the world of apprenticeships,…
The transformative impact of industry partnerships
During my time leading Alabama’s Drake State Community & Technical College, one of my objectives has been to prioritize creative alliances with companies and other organizations to create programs that provide new pathways into the…
Washington Watch: House OKs WIOA; Senate up next?
With Tuesday’s overwhelming House passage of the A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWAA), which reauthorizes the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the ball is now in the Senate’s court. Senate Health, Education, Labor…
Working together to serve their community
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) and ExxonMobil have teamed to bring training and employment opportunities to North Baton Rouge residents. The North Baton Rouge Industrial Training Initiative (NBRITI) provides fast-tracked, no-cost workforce…
Tapping ATB to help adult learners
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The U.S. Education Department (ED) is encouraging community colleges to tap federal assistance that is designed to help students who don’t have a high school diploma or its equivalent. The Higher Education…
A family formula
For nearly two decades as a medical lab technician in his native Pakistan, Daniel Jacob developed a love for analyzing details and diagnosing samples. However, after moving to Louisiana in 2015, he worked in the…
On a new journey to become a nurse in U.S.
Mexican-born Vanessa Munguia is eager to re-start her nursing career in the U.S. — but she first has to improve her English skills. To do that, and to get hands-on training with California’s nursing practices…
Seeking to boost student success in Appalachia
As part of its mission to improve outcomes for rural students in its region, Community Colleges of Appalachia (CCA) has developed a Rural Educators Academy that provides a structured learning experience with insights for college…
Reporter’s notebook
Kentucky task force to coordinate FAFSA strategy Michigan college to offer supply chain management degree Kentucky task force to coordinate FAFSA strategy The cascading effects of the problems with rolling out the revamped FAFSA system…