Workforce Development
Planning for a Changing Labor Market
Shifting labor markets due to COVID-19 recovery require new data analyses to identify in-demand sectors. A panel of experts will discuss tools and approaches to accomplish that goal.
Americans seeking to change job fields prefer nondegree training to make the jump
A quarter of Americans say they would pursue education or training within six months if they lost their job, but most prefer nondegree training over the traditional college route.
How Community Colleges Can Help America Recover from COVID-19
The federal government should increase funding to community colleges to help America recover from COVID-19.
Viewpoint: Students getting short-term degrees deserve access to Pell Grants
As Northern Virginia Community College and all of the commonwealth’s community colleges seek to meet Virginia’s need for a highly skilled workforce, we call on the federal government to invest in students seeking short-term, industry-recognized credentials just as it does in those seeking traditional academic degrees.
Start Stacking: A Conscious Approach to Addressing Skills Gaps
With stackable credentials, colleges are able to better serve the needs of their students, communities and the local workforce.
Inside College-Employer Partnerships: The Importance of Trust
Higher education administrators, especially those at two-year institutions, understand the importance of partnering with employers to create innovative and market-responsive programming to support community development and enrich the college.
