As a young boy growing up in the Cayman Islands, Jordan Wilson remembers the first time he planted a mango seed. The fascination he felt watching the seed grow was the beginning of a lifelong passion for agriculture that would eventually bring him to Yakima Valley College (YVC). Having already earned his associate degree in […]
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Connecting more students to dual enrollment
Snow College is making dual enrollment a reality for rural high school students. The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Accreditation Commission has granted Snow College’s Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC) program accreditation. That makes Snow the first school in Utah to be accredited to teach in this modality, and the only school in the […]
Apprenticeships benefit student, company
Central Community College (CCC) Apprenticeship Director Catrina Gray has spent the last two years being a bit of an apprentice herself. Since accepting the position in November 2020, she has been learning the ins and outs of the program she now oversees. “They (the college) had an idea of what they wanted the program to […]
Making a great first impression
The outreach teams at the San Diego Community College District serve as the colleges’ connections to the community – from spreading the word about free tuition offered through the San Diego Promise to networking with public organizations that work together with the district to serve students. “We put a huge emphasis on reaching out the […]
A place for students of all backgrounds and experiences
by Kathryn Marchocki One person worked in a grocery store; another waited on tables. A third didn’t know what to do after high school. And then there was the high-achieving high school sophomore. For all four, a turning point in their lives came when they enrolled in community college courses that put them on track […]
Flexible offerings, financial support help boost enrollment
by Washington County Community College Washington County Community College (WCCC) is emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic stronger than ever. Student enrollment numbers at the Maine college are up 25% compared to this time last year and higher than any time over the previous five-year period. The enrollment increase is attributed to many factors, including new […]
Partnering with industry, paving the way
by Catherine Bitting The post-Covid world is still struggling to bounce back from pervasive shutdowns in production and a backlog in the supply chain. However, the rumbles of increasing demand in certain national sectors are becoming more insistent. In aviation, manufacturing and skilled trades, especially, the need for experienced individuals with technical skills is ramping […]
Advancing with support
by Leigh Keeton Krystal Soto is looking forward to a fulfilling career thanks in part to a positive and encouraging experience at Ohio’s Lorain County Community College (LCCC) that began with its Avanzando Through College program. Soto, originally from Puerto Rico, graduated from LCCC in May 2022 with her Associate of Applied Business degree in […]
Online ed and OER: the perfect pairing
By Fred Lokken Online education has had a phenomenal impact on higher education by increasing access for students. This format for learning also has fostered greater flexibility, convenience and completion for traditional and nontraditional students alike. The “physicality” of learning is no longer a requirement, nor is the requirement to be present at a specific […]
A Success Corps success
Adalberto Diaz is working toward a rewarding welding career, with support from the Success Corps Scholars program at Lorain County Community College. Success Corps helps eligible youth get trained for a job that leads to a meaningful career in in-demand fields. Students benefit from free tuition and laptops, transportation assistance, one-on-one coaching and support, and […]