About $1.1 million of federal funding appropriated for registered apprenticeships was used for a proposed apprenticeship model led by industry, even though congressional lawmakers specifically prohibited the department from doing so. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Wednesday launched a revamped College Scorecard that includes data on potential debt and earnings based on fields of study, graduation rates and even apprenticeships. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community…
Poll: Many young Americans say high school diploma is enough for success Associated Press The survey also found disparities in the types of colleges young Americans choose. Overall, 3 in 4 said they plan to…
From the service to school The Harvard Gazette Veteran transfer students from community colleges make Harvard home. Commentary: Celebrating the power of apprenticeships in Kentucky Lexington Herald Leader Apprenticeship coordinators at Kentucky community colleges are…
Florence-Darlington Tech launches Office of Apprenticeships SCNow The new initiative at the South Carolina college will support connecting students with participating employers, who have apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, and it…
Democrats and Republicans on the House education committee seem to agree that not all U.S. jobs require a college degree, and that more can be done to help students access postsecondary programs that lead to…
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday released a higher education plan that focuses heavily on community colleges, from offering students two years at community college tuition-free, to new investments in workforce training and programs…
In Massachusetts, MassBay Community College will use a $210,351 state grant to increase the number of underrepresented and underserved students pursuing degrees in computer science-related fields. The college will collaborate with Framingham State University (FSU)…
South Carolina college partners with local school district to monitor social media threats WMBF Florence-Darlington Technical College has announced a partnership with Florence School District Three by providing services through the SiMT Social Media Listening…
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Tuesday voted along party lines to advance Eugene Scalia, President Trump’s nominee for labor secretary. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves as…