Workforce Development
Energy Department Funds First IACs at Community Colleges, Trade Unions
The Energy Department's IAC program will help community colleges and trade unions promote equitable workforce development for green jobs.
Navigating the 4th Round of SCCTG
Highlighting the potential of the Strengthening Community College Training Grants (SCCTG) initiative, explore its evolution, impact, and the upcoming fourth round of funding. Uncover how colleges can capitalizing on this opportunity to bolster workforce development and education pathways.
SNAP Employment and Training: Overview of the Pennsylvania KEYS Program
The SNAP Employment and Training program helps SNAP participants gain skills and find work that moves them forward to self-sufficiency. During our recent Peer Learning Network discussion, we were joined by Butler County Community College and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, both located in Pennsylvania, to learn about their KEYS (Keystone Education Yields Success) Program.
A Three-Step Guide to Rural Community College-Workforce Partnerships
Social Finance shares their report findings of best practices for community college leaders looking to form cross-sector partnerships at their institutions. In “Improving Workforce Outcomes for Rural Community College Students: A how-to guide for rural community college workforce partnerships,” Social Finance sought to lay the groundwork for strong community college-workforce partnerships.
CHIPS & Science Act: What’s In It For Community Colleges, and What Items Were Left Out
President Biden signed in to law a major bipartisan legislation focused on domestic manufacturing of computer chips and science innnovation. How does it impact community colleges?
How Micro-Credentials Can Support Social Mobility in Rural Communities
In a rapidly changing economy, micro-credentialing has emerged as a time-saving and cost-effective method to help learners gain recognition for their skills. Digital Promise’s new research explores the impact of earning micro-credentials on the social mobility of rural learners, prioritizing those impacted by poverty, particularly Black, Latina/o, and Indigenous populations.
