Four things community college leaders should know to maximize their workforce edge
Community colleges can attract students and stand out from the competition by taking into account these program development strategies.
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Request for Proposal: Join New America’s New Models for Career Preparation’s Workforce Innovators Cohort
Community college Workforce Leaders: Apply for New America’s New Models for Career Preparation Workforce Innovators Cohort. Win $50,000!
Community colleges can use this U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored map to guide students into “energy efficiency” careers that don’t require degrees
A new U.S. Energy Department-funded map shows thirty-two jobs in the green energy efficiency industry that may not require degrees.
This community college is having none of the inequitable economic recovery
Broward College is having none of the inequitable economic recovery. Broward UP is ensuring no one in Broward County is left behind.
Advancing Quality Community College Workforce Programs: Announcing the New Models for Career Preparation Cohort
Six community colleges with quality non-degree workforce programs that lead to quality jobs.
America’s Cutting Edge: Colleges and “Federally Funded R&D Centers” are partnering to align technology and talent development
Colleges and universities are partnering with federally funded Manufacturing USA Institutes and National Labs to create workforce programs.
This Employer-Aligned & Stackable College Bootcamp Delivers
Quality, affordable, and employer-aligned bootcamps offered by colleges can help students gain the necessary skills for good jobs.
There is no time to waste. We must accelerate new, quality models for career preparation.
Non-degree programs at community colleges can be important to economic recovery if they are integrated into high-quality career pathways.
Too many jobs are low quality, but we can shape a higher quality ‘Work of the Future’ – colleges can help
Governments, businesses, labor groups, technologists, and even colleges should take steps to ensure emergent jobs are good jobs.
States can expand and fund community college non-degree programs through revolving loans—here’s how
Even with budget limitations, states can promote workforce innovation at community colleges through revolving loans.