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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now
New focus groups show rising doubts about college costs, and growing interest in youth apprenticeship as a flexible, earn-and-learn path.
Will Funding Follow the Kudos?
Shalin Jyotishi’s congressional testimony on how community colleges could benefit from increased federal support was referenced in CC Daily.
High-Skill, High-Wage…and Now High-Stakes
In the lead-up to Workforce Pell implementation, we searched for how states define “high-skill,” “high-wage,” and “in-demand” occupations.
OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Intel Bet on Community Colleges for AI Talent
Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection
Collecting data on parenting students Is possible. Here are six myths debunked.
Leveraging WIOA Flexibility: North Carolina’s Big Bet on Youth Apprenticeship
How governors can use WIOA reserve funds to strengthen career pathways and accelerate workforce development priorities.
Reducing Risk: State Approaches to Insurance and Liability in Work-Based Learning
States have adopted policy to ensure young people and businesses are adequately protected to participate in work-based learning programs.
Workforce Pell Success Might Depend on Career Coaching
The evidence shows that to help students succeed, Workforce Pell programs should incorporate career coaching.
Old Lessons for a New AI Moment in Community Colleges
With careful AI implementation, we can see a bright future where community colleges function better for students.