Career and Technical Education

Jamie Merisotis Talks Talent Development with ACCT

Lumina Foundation President and CEO Jamie Merisotis discusses talent development and other issues covered in his book, "America Needs Talent."

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Dr. Jill Biden Speaks at Milwaukee Area Technical College Graduation

County Executive Chris Abele also announced his plans to personally donate $500,000 to fund scholarships in addition to MATC Promise.

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Fortune: Donald Trump's $1 Trillion Infrastructure Overlooks Community Colleges

The President is talking up this massive boom in construction, but he's threatening to undercut the supply of labor from community colleges.

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DeVos softens stance on protesters at higher ed event

The education secretary applauds "expressions of passion" about schools

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Leveraging Community Colleges in Workforce

A new policy brief from the Education Commission of the States, authored by ACCT's policy analysts.

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The Perks of Supporting Perkins

Reauthorization of the CTE-focused law enjoys bipartisan support, but faces a short legislative calendar.

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