Workforce Development
Bipartisan Innovation Act, including short-term Pell, Work Continues into Summer
Since April, the Conference Committee in Congress charged with combining House and Senate bills aimed at improving American competitiveness in the areas of science and technology has been diligently working. As Congress continues its work, representatives from community colleges continue to advocate for the programs included in the bills that will support students and institutions in preparing the workforce needed to bolster the targeted industries in the jointly-referenced Bipartisan Innovation Act.
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Programs and new ways of thinking will help community college leaders and students better navigate post-pandemic challenges.
The Value of Short-Term Community College Credentials
New ACCT Paper Assesses Value of Community College Short-Term Credentials, Recommends Policy Changes to Reflect True Student Needs
Opinion: 'Entrepreneurial Education' Will Prepare Students to Succeed in a Post-Pandemic World - Times of San Diego
Gig work and virtual online businesses will continue to grow after the pandemic, offering huge opportunities for students prepared with entrepreneurial skills.
National Study Profiles Noncredit Workforce Programs at Community Colleges
Early results of an ongoing national community college study paint a picture of workforce programs at 127 colleges nationwide. The sponsors encourage more colleges to participate to provide a more comprehensive view.
The changing landscape of employment
What jobs and their availability will look like in the wake of COVID-19 is uncertain, but there is little doubt the landscape of employment is changing.
