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A Three-Step Guide to Rural Community College-Workforce Partnerships

Social Finance shares their report findings of best practices for community college leaders looking to form cross-sector partnerships at their institutions. In “Improving Workforce Outcomes for Rural Community College Students: A how-to guide for rural community college workforce partnerships,” Social Finance sought to lay the groundwork for strong community college-workforce partnerships.

How Community Colleges Are Supporting Students Through Rising Costs

Community Colleges across the nation are stepping up and providing resources to students as they face soaring inflation costs.

CHIPS & Science Act: What’s In It For Community Colleges, and What Items Were Left Out

President Biden signed in to law a major bipartisan legislation focused on domestic manufacturing of computer chips and science innnovation. How does it impact community colleges?

Congressional District Work Period: An Opportunity for Community College Leaders

The month of August allows federal lawmakers to spend time in their home states and districts, and presents a great opportunity to community college leaders to strengthen relationships and be stronger advocates for their students and campuses.

Community colleges foster racial and gender equity in the manufacturing workforce

Women and people of color are underrepresented in the manufacturing workforce. Community colleges aim to foster better racial and gender equity.

How Micro-Credentials Can Support Social Mobility in Rural Communities

In a rapidly changing economy, micro-credentialing has emerged as a time-saving and cost-effective method to help learners gain recognition for their skills. Digital Promise’s new research explores the impact of earning micro-credentials on the social mobility of rural learners, prioritizing those impacted by poverty, particularly Black, Latina/o, and Indigenous populations.
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