Nasser Paydar nominated for ED higher ed postDOL, trucking group aim to expand apprenticeshipsWest Virginia provides $23M for nursing programs Nasser Paydar nominated for ED higher ed post President Joe Biden announced Friday that he…
Biden to pitch for Pell Grant award increaseA few more colleges announce tuition freezes Biden to pitch for Pell Grant award increase President Joe Biden is expected to call for a Pell Grant award increase…
DOL announces $113M for registered apprenticeship effortsExpanding nursing programs to meet growing need DOL announces $113M for registered apprenticeship efforts The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced $113 million in available federal funding for…
Whenever Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) has an opportunity to speak during a Senate education and workforce hearing, you can count on him to promote his bill that would allow Pell grants to be used for…
Gov. Janet Mills’ plan could boost Maine’s community collegesSun JournalMills’ plan would provide up to two years of free community college for students who graduated in 2020 or later, at least through the class of…
Seeking to grow a diverse talent pool for microelectronics jobsNorth Carolina center launches rural college leaders program A dog-friendly workplace Seeking to grow a diverse talent pool for microelectronics jobs A new partnership aims to…
Various federal agencies are dipping into the workforce development area as the Biden administration looks to build more equitable education and job training pathways toward good-paying jobs. Federal officials from various agencies highlighted their recent…
Maine considers textbook assistance plan for some studentsAssociated PressDemocratic Rep. Maggie O’Neil has proposed a bill that would create the Textbook Cost Assistance Fund within the Maine Department of Education. O’Neil said she made the…
Individuals who recently resigned from their jobs and don’t plan to return to the workforce for a few months aren’t just sitting around: A good proportion of them are taking short-term online courses to prepare…
In Virginia, scaling up successful training programs In Chicago, more apprenticeship opportunities… …and more STEM opportunitiesAlso, a STEM partnership in Massachusetts Helping more students become architects In Virginia, scaling up successful training programs The Virginia…