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State efforts provide models for Workforce Pell

As the push to extend Pell Grant eligibility to include quality short-term education training programs continues, some community college leaders say Exhibit A for federal legislators considering Workforce Pell legislation should be how much state community college systems have already accomplished with existing but limited state-funded, short-term vocational programs and related scholarship programs.

CHIPS Created EDA Tech Hubs. How Are Community Colleges Involved?

The CHIPS Act-funded EDA Tech Hubs are promoting economic development for industries of the future and community colleges are playing a key role.

How Many Students Are Taking Dual Enrollment Courses In High School? New National, State, and College-Level Data

The U.S. Department of Education released new data that, for the first time ever, provide college-level counts of the number of high school dual enrollment students, disaggregated by race/ethnicity and gender.

Unlocking Workforce Potential with the Community College Skills-Based Hiring Playbook

In today's rapidly evolving job market, community colleges are at the forefront of bridging the skills gap and enhancing economic mobility. ACCT and Opportunity@Work are pleased to share two new resources to support skills-based hiring pathways for community colleges and the public sector.

A close look at state funding policies

Community colleges today serve a wide range of students — from degree-seeking to dual enrollment to noncredit students. However, not all state funding policies have kept up with this reality.

Navigating Recovery: Community College Enrollment Trends and Challenges

Explore the latest trends in community college enrollment recovery post-pandemic, including challenges with FAFSA implementation and the role our institutions play in supporting students amidst ongoing uncertainties.
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