Community Colleges Are Critical to the Innovation Economy
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 has major implications for how the nation funds research and development, how that R&D leads to job creation, and how we align the developmnent of technology and talent in higher education. Community colleges can and should play an important role in this effort - particularly in job training.
Federal Opportunities and Priorities for Community Colleges
A consensus across OCTAE, NSF, and EDA that improving workforce development programs, especially at community colleges, is a priority because workforce development drives economic development.
EDA’s STEM Talent Challenge Grants: Workforce Funding for the Innovation Economy
In 2023, EDA funded 11 community colleges, universities, tribal governments, and non-profits to support workforce development for regional technology and innovation economies.
10 CHIPS Emerging Technology Areas Shaping the Future of Work
Congress enshrined 10 emerging technology focus areas in the CHIPS and Science Act to focus America's technology and job creation strategy.
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.
Establishing New Partnerships: Head Start and Community Colleges
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and the National Head Start Association (NHSA) are excited to launch the Kids on Campus User Guide. Since March 2023, ACCT and NHSA have worked to curate materials to simplify partnership exploration and the contract process between community colleges and Head Start providers.
