Following a decade-long effort, federal funding for learners to attend short-term workforce training programs became law this summer. But the creation of Workforce Pell grants is not the end of a long journey for policymakers. It’s…
Work-based learning traces its origins to the millennia-old apprenticeship model, which was significantly shaped by the rise of industrialization in the 20th century. While vocational education has gone through many progressions, modern educators are embracing…
Community college radio and television stations are among the network of broadcasters nationwide hit by the $1.1 billion cut to the budget for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, forcing the 58-year-old non-profit to shut down…
For some colleges, the idea of “sustainability” might mean installing a solar array or purchasing some recycling bins. Yet, at community colleges nationwide, environmental stewardship is not just an add-on, but a fundamental thread woven…
As the Trump administration seeks to roll back or end federal investment in clean energy technologies, community college leaders may be wondering what impact these changes will have on the future of sustainability initiatives and…
The U.S. departments of Labor, Commerce and Education on Tuesday released their blueprint to revamp the federal government’s approach to workforce development. The departments, which were directed in April by President Donald Trump via executive…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Commencement season is upon us, and I will admit that it was always one of my favorite events on campus. Graduation was an annual reminder of the…
Nobody likes feeling stuck in their career, says Howard Spearman, president of Rock Valley College (Illinois). In fact, Spearman’s dedication to creating succession pathways at Rock Valley is directly shaped by his own experiences, he…
How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid Associated Press The rise of artificial intelligence and the popularity of online classes have led to an explosion of financial aid fraud. Fake college enrollments…
When a severe brain injury strikes, tasks that most people take for granted can become overwhelming. But at California’s Santa Monica College (SMC), people with acquired brain injuries are discovering new paths forward to find…