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State efforts provide models for Workforce Pell

As the push to extend Pell Grant eligibility to include quality short-term education training programs continues, some community college leaders say Exhibit A for federal legislators considering Workforce Pell legislation should be how much state community college systems have already accomplished with existing but limited state-funded, short-term vocational programs and related scholarship programs.

Unlocking Workforce Potential with the Community College Skills-Based Hiring Playbook

In today's rapidly evolving job market, community colleges are at the forefront of bridging the skills gap and enhancing economic mobility. ACCT and Opportunity@Work are pleased to share two new resources to support skills-based hiring pathways for community colleges and the public sector.

Community Colleges Unite to Scale AI Education and Workforce Development

Scaling AI education and workforce development at community colleges: An exclusive first-look at the NSF-funded National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium.

How Community and Technical Colleges Are Building the Bioeconomy Workforce

More federal investment in emerging technology job training at community colleges is needed to fully unlock pathways to good jobs in the bioeconomy.

Building Diversity in Tech with Community College Programs

From tech diversity to innovation, community colleges play a vital role. Explore the NSF's support in shaping America's tech workforce through community college initiatives.

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.
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