Workforce Development
On Capitol Hill, Concerns Grow Over NSF Cuts Threatening Community College STEM Job Training
Budget cuts, reductions in force, and funding freezes hamstring community college programs around emerging technologies, including AI, quantum, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.
A New Network for Community College Partnerships in Economic Development and Industrial Policy Implementation
Announcing a new network to maximize community college partnerships in regional economic development, innovation ecosystems, and CHIPS and Science Act implementation.
NSF Awards Grants For CHIPS, Tech Workforce, And The Future Of Work
Discover how NSF grants are funding community and technical colleges to advance workforce training in emerging technologies under the CHIPS Act.
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.
CHIPS Created EDA Tech Hubs. How Are Community Colleges Involved?
The CHIPS Act-funded EDA Tech Hubs are promoting economic development for industries of the future and community colleges are playing a key role.
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.
