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Meeting the Workforce Needs of Today & Tomorrow: Current Efforts & Federal Opportunities
While the nation is grappling with workforce shortages due to retiring baby boomers and technological advancements, community colleges are offering short-term programs to address demand. Yet, federal investment, such as Workforce Pell, is essential for broad access and success in filling critical fields.
A Status Update on Short-term/Workforce Pell
A recap of the latest developments in the efforts to authorize workforce pell grants for eligible students who enroll in short-term workforce programs that meet certain criteria.
Fiscal Year Crossover: President Biden’s FY 2025 Budget Unveiled as Congress Continues to Negotiate FY 2024 Appropriations
Going over the current status of the fiscal year 2024 process and reviewing the President's fiscal year 2025 budget request.
Congress' Funding Cuts Will Hurt Community College Students and Stifle Innovation
Since the historic bipartisan CHIPS & Science Act was passed, community colleges’ role in the innovation economy has grown significantly. But Congress’s recent funding cuts to science agencies, including at the National Science Foundation (NSF), have jeopardized critical funding for community colleges and their ability to expand access to good-paying jobs catalyzed by CHIPS investments.
