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North Seattle College’s applied baccalaureate in app development delivers full-stack IT skills to local learners
Emphasizing flexibility and practical problem-solving, North Seattle's applied IT baccalaureate provides a new pathway to tech opportunity.
Who are Community College Baccalaureate Students?
Community College Research Initiatives at the University of Washington secured state that reveal promising results, with a few caveats.
More than turning wrenches: Centralia College uses applied baccalaureate programs to prepare the next generation of diesel technicians
One of only four programs of its type, Centralia’s applied bachelor’s in diesel technology strikes the right balance of breadth and depth.
Reconfiguring the Tech Talent Landscape
Applied baccalaureates can reconfigure the tech talent landscape. In Seattle-Tacoma, we’ve seen how they change lives.
New America’s Center on Education & Skills and National Partners Comment on the Labor Department’s Proposed Regulations for a New Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship System
Despite welcome improvements, serious quality concerns remain for DOL's proposed parallel apprenticeship system.
Sen. Harris’s 21st Century SKILLS Act is a step in the right direction
Mandatory funding, quality guardrails, and a focus on supportive services could help American job training better meet today's skills needs.
How Do We Make Every American College Graduate Employable?
A roundtable discussion hosted by the Chronicle of Higher Education focused on preparing students for 21st-century careers