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NIFA Invests $4.8 Million to Train Agricultural Workforce Through Community Colleges

On June 10 the National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced an investment of $4.8 million to support 12 projects that will offer workforce training by community colleges. These awards are made possible through the Agricultural and Food Research Initiative’s Agricultural Workforce Training program priority area. This is the first time that the NIFA has […]

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How Workforce Credentials Can Become More Accessible After COVID-19

U.S. employers cut 20.5 million jobs in April, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate surged to 14.7% this month. People need work, and for some, that’s going to mean going back to school for new credentials. With the pandemic as a backdrop, a webinar – hosted by […]

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Michigan Governor Proposes Free College For Frontline Workers

Michigan workers helping on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic may be able to pursue a college degree for free, reported CNN. The state’s governor, Gretchen Whitmer, on Wednesday proposed “Futures for Frontliners,” a program that if approved by lawmakers will be available to “essential workers” without a college degree. The program is intended to […]

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Report Highlights Impact of Prior Learning Assessments

As part of the Association of Community College Trustees’ (ACCT) focus on developing community college workforce strategies, a new policy brief analyzes the impact of prior learning assessments. The report, “Make It Count: Recognizing Prior Learning for Workforce Development,” focused on older students, working students and veterans, who can all benefit from earning credit through […]

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Community Colleges Work With Google to Offer Tech Training

FRESH OUT OF THE U.S. Navy after five years of service, Joseph Lord was looking at what to do next. Unlike the conventional image of a college student – still a teenager who recently finished high school – Lord was 24, with only limited higher-ed experience. Fast forward just over a year later and he’s now […]

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Two Ways NC Can Get More Great Teachers

North Carolina’s children need competent, well-trained teachers in every classroom if our state is to keep growing and prospering. In the coming months, you’ll hear proposals about how North Carolina can improve its K-12 education system and increase the supply of teachers, particularly those willing to work in low-wealth and rural districts. Read More

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In Illinois, Apprenticeships Are On The Rise

Apprenticeship programs in construction and other trades have long been seen as a pathway to good-paying jobs without the expense of a college degree. A new study suggests they also rival the performance of state colleges and universities in terms of training hours, graduation rates, diversity and lifetime earnings for graduates. The report from the […]

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Enrollment is Open for New Patrick Henry Community College Courses in Patrick County

STUART, Va. (WDBJ) – Patrick Henry Community College is building a new pathway to careers for Patrick County students. In what was once a Food Lion, the classroom is stocked with over $300,000 worth of mechatronic equipment for students to gain hands on experience. The college’s other site, at Patrick County High School, is where […]

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NASA Offers Educational Program for Community College Students

For science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) community college students, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) offers a chance to experience STEM careers first-hand. Under their National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program, students take a free five-week online course consisting of discussions with NASA employees, quizzes, as well as the completion of our […]

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Community Colleges And The Future Of Workforce Development

Community colleges serve many purposes. For some people, community colleges are thought of as a stepping stone on a path to a four-year college degree. This is especially compelling for individuals who may not have the time, money, or academic scores to initially matriculate into a four-year university. Others may view community colleges as a […]

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Community College Addresses Workforce Needs With New Program

For many young people looking to improve their lives, college may seem just out of reach. It’s not that they don’t want to go to college, but many can’t afford the high costs associated with higher education. Despite the rising costs of higher education, many employers are searching for employees with advanced skills. In St. […]

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Program at San Diego Community Colleges Aims to Help Bilingual Students Become Teachers

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A new program at three San Diego-area community colleges is hoping to bridge the gap between minority students and their teachers. The Deber Program at Mesa, Southwestern, and City colleges hopes to encourage more bilingual people to become teachers. “We don’t have enough people of color in the classrooms,” said Laurie […]

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