College Leaders View Economic Development as Central to Their Mission But Face Barriers, New America and ACCT Survey Find
College leaders want to strengthen relationships with economic development agencies but face barriers, new research finds.
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How Community College Trustees Can Bolster Economic Development
New America and ACCT examine strategies that community college trustees and presidents can use to bolster regional economic development.
Rethinking the College Premium in the Age of AI
Policymakers can ensure economic security for workers at all levels of education while still supporting a world-class higher education system that reduces inequalit…
Working People Need Standing to Shape the AI Economy
Standing in the AI economy requires organizing and resourcing worker and community organizations to engage where key decisions are made.
Out of School…and Out of Luck?
The Trump Administration is letting 26 states reduce the share of youth workforce dollars they spend to reengage opportunity youth.
The 25-Year Detour
Twenty-five years after School-to-Work, what can its rise and fall teach today’s career pathways movement?
To Build an AI-Ready Workforce, Look Beyond Traditional Universities
Shalin Jyotishi wrote an op-ed for the World Economic Forum on the need to look beyond traditional universities concerning AI.
As AI Reshapes Work, Congress Should Ensure Community Colleges Are Ready
Shalin Jyotishi wrote an op-ed for Forbes on how Congress should ensure community colleges are ready for AI.
Earning and Learning Where You Live Through Apprenticeship
MiraCosta College builds apprenticeships in property management and other fields to better meet the needs of students and area employers.