Student Success
In the AI era, labor union-community college partnerships are a win-win
The AI era requires a new generation of partnerships between community colleges and labor unions to upskill and reskill millions of adults.
The new kids on campus? Toddlers, courtesy of Head Start
And not just toddlers — infants and preschoolers too. A new effort aims to help the 4 million college students raising kids by putting Head Start programs on community college campuses.
Skills-Based Hiring: Creating Pathways for STARs in Maryland
In 2023, the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) launched a partnership pilot program that focuses on increasing the effectiveness of skills-based hiring. Skills-based hiring takes an equitable and data-driven approach to how employers think about recruitment. ACCT's pilot program in the State of Maryland will lead to a comprehensive framework on how other states and organizations can make skills-based hiring go from pre-announcement to implementation.
Elevating Student Voice: Resources from the Non-Credit to Credit Alignment Lab
ACCT and ESG are pleased to help introduce and amplify the voices of students and institutional leaders focused on serving them, including profiles of six students who each attended colleges participating in NCAL and benefited from the work to build alignment between non-credit and credit.
Tips for Rural Community Colleges Fundraising and Grant Development
Rural community colleges especially benefit from a strong grant development process. Advice from a successful rural community college fundraiser.
