To fill high-need jobs, Missouri launches financial aid program for adults Springfield News-Leader Chancellor Hal Higdon says staffers at Ozarks Technical Community College received an odd reaction when they notified students about a financial aid…
To assist community colleges and other stakeholders in accelerating the value and impact of undergraduate research experiences in STEM education and workforce development, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) this fall will convene the…
There are a growing number of job opportunities for water technicians across the U.S. as the industry confronts a wave of retirements, yet community colleges find it challenging to attract enough students. Ellie Ashfordis associate…
Michigan college earns grant to grow apprenticeships as part of federal push MLive.com Grand Rapids Community College will use a new federal grant to expand its manufacturing, construction electrician and medical assistant registered apprenticeship programs….
House lawmakers on Tuesday queried officials from a handful of countries about their lauded apprenticeship programs, covering a broad range of topics, from career preparation to the roles of the federal government and business and…
For those of us in the education field, summer evokes thoughts of slowing down and catching up on the projects that are lingering from the recently completed semester. But, the truth is that for most…
Federal job training programs — with the exception of apprenticeships — appear to be largely ineffective, according to a new White House report. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves as associate vice…
Stun guns on campus? Eastern Iowa Community Colleges to consider issue after state law change Quad-City Times After a change in state law, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges have proposed revisions to policies related to allowing…
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the selected public-private partnerships — several of them led by community colleges or college systems — that would together use $184 million in grants to expand apprenticeships…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Monday released its proposal for a new apprenticeship structure that would run in tandem with its registered apprenticeship program. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves…