Key House Republications on Wednesday introduced a bill that would extend Pell Grant eligibility to qualifying short-term workforce education programs. Among the eligibility requirements is a formula to determine if programs “provide a positive return…
The Great Resignation has led to the Great Retraining, especially in the technology workforce, according to a new report from the Cengage Group. The global education technology company this fall re-surveyed Great Resigners — those…
After a more than 20 years hiatus, Pell grants for people in prisons interested in pursuing higher education is back, and Portland Community College (PCC) is at the center of a state-funded program to help…
A widely cited Emory University study found that while 76% of incarcerated Americans return to prison within five years, that rate drops to 55% for those who take high school classes, 30% for those who…
For Chad R. Tischer, the key benefit of MentorLinks is connecting with community college educators who are involved in Advanced Technological Education (ATE) centers and projects. Through interactions with them, he continues to learn ways…
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — There’s a need for skilled workers in the growing electric vehicle (EV) supply chain field. A new national initiative will create a strong apprenticeship hub to fill those workforce needs. The…
Seven community colleges will study and share best practices for integrating advanced manufacturing credentials into their college curriculum, thanks to a $600,000 grant from General Motors (GM) Corporate Giving that the American Association of Community…
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has announced the second cohort of 14 community colleges that will join a national effort by Microsoft and AACC to help two-year colleges create and expand cybersecurity programs….
When Pima Community College in Arizona rolled out its first “Fast Track” programs in October 2021, allowing students to earn a stackable micro-credential that would lead to a high-paying job in as little as 12…
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has announced the finalists for its 2023 Awards of Excellence, which underscore the association’s priorities and brings national visibility to promising practices among its member colleges. Winners will…