East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) and Mississippi State University, key stakeholders in the SmartTech Mississippi project, have launched a pilot program to provide free noncredit electrical training to men at The Mission, a faith-based residential treatment program in West Point. The Mission assists those seeking to make positive changes in their lives. EMCC will provide […]
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Forging paths to success in healthcare
For students like Esther Duran, Wanda Wrobleski and Richard Garcia, the journey to a fulfilling career in healthcare has been transformed thanks to the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) and the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Funded by a $75,000 grant from the legendary rock band’s foundation, All Within My Hands, and managed in partnership […]
Helping athletes reach new heights
To make education more accessible for athletes who are training for international competitions and the Olympics, USA Climbing (USAC) and Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) have formed an agreement in which SLCC will become the official community college provider to USAC. The agreement will waive tuition for USAC national team athletes for up to 12 consecutive semesters, […]
Creating an advising framework to transform student success
Reynolds Community College is advancing student success through its Advising Refuel initiative. The initiative aims to revamp advising practices with clear, structured and supportive academic guidance. By integrating internal feedback and national best practices, the Virginia college seeks to create an advising framework that meets students’ evolving needs. Laying the groundwork The Advising Refuel team […]
Support for parenting students drives higher success rates
Austin Community College District (ACC) spent almost a year working with United Way and Trellis Strategies to better understand the challenges and supports for parenting students. Now, they’re sharing the findings of the Parenting Students Project (PSP), a program designed to remove barriers and boost success for low-income student parents. “Parenting students juggle so much […]
Gaining big experience through micro-internships
Bucks County Community College’s (BCCC) School of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies is launching a new initiative designed to enhance workforce development. It will connect students with local businesses through short-term, professional, paid work experiences. In partnership with Parker Dewey, a provider of micro-internships, BCCC is expanding opportunities for its students to gain real-world experience […]
A boost to North Carolina’s economic prosperity
The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) announced on Feb. 5 an accelerated college to career program designed to train the workforce. NC Community Colleges Boost will quickly move students into the high-wage, high-demand careers that will drive the state’s future prosperity. Arnold Ventures, a philanthropy that supports research into America’s most pressing problems–and evidence-based […]
A new pathway to teaching
Seminole State College of Florida and Seminole County Public Schools are launching a new state-approved hands-on teacher apprenticeship program. Seminole County Public Schools is the number one public school district in Florida based on Niche reports. The new program prioritizes classroom experience over university-based learning and is part of the State of Florida’s effort to […]
Student story: A balancing act
Tyler Conger has a lot more on his plate than most 18-year-olds. He’s finishing up his final year in the Middle College program at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) while juggling two jobs and being a father to a 7-month-old son he adores. When asked how he balances it all, he laughed and said, “I don’t […]
Student Care Network busts barriers to higher ed
Some days, Lacresha Chukwuemeka would attend classes at Dallas College without having breakfast. A diabetic, the nursing student knew that missing a meal could spike her blood sugar level. She also knew that she needed help sustaining her most basic needs. With a quick stop at a Dallas College food pantry, she refueled on healthy […]