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 […]
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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 […]
CCV extends help for individuals exiting incarceration
The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) are expanding the Corrections Post-Secondary Education Initiative (CPSEI) partnership, which delivers free college courses to DOC staff and Vermonters who are incarcerated. On Jan. 1, re-entry vouchers became available to any Vermonter ending a carceral sentence or continuing their education upon release. […]
Moving STEM ideas forward
The six community college teams in the 2024-2026 MentorLinks cohort met their mentors in October in Washington, D.C., and quickly fell into discussions about the details of their plans for improving a STEM technician education program. In between those conversations, the mentees attended professional development sessions organized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) […]
Community college alum empowers young mothers
She knows what it is like to be 17 years old, pregnant, and unsure about life. Sherise Holden, 41, grew up in Prince George’s County, Md., and was a young, pregnant single mother without much family support. Today, she is a Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) alumna, business owner, and certified project management professional passionate […]
California college eliminates course materials fees for math classes
Starting with the spring semester, Golden West College (GWC) will eliminate all course materials fees – including textbooks, calculators and access codes for homework and study programs – for math classes. Currently, the California college has converted approximately 50% of its courses into “Zero Textbook Costs” or ZTC courses to remove financial barriers for students. […]