Gerardo Martinez’s foot barely reached the gas pedal on his grandfather’s old pickup truck the first time he revved the engine. But he instantly fell in love with that powerful sound. “I was five or six years old and he had this big old truck,” remembered Martinez, who will be a sophomore at Milwaukee’s Tenor […]
Skills Gap Articles
New certificate program enhances law enforcement training
St. Petersburg College (SPC) unveiled a groundbreaking initiative this week — the new Applied Mental Health Certificate for Law Enforcement program. The program equips law enforcement professionals and first responders with essential tools to navigate mental health issues within the community while managing the inherent stressors of their roles. The launch event for the program […]
Hospitality programming reconfigured for industry with strong regional future
At the height of the pandemic, hospitality management instructors for Dallas College fielded questions from doubtful students who seemingly saw their exciting career path disappear. “We were coming into one of the best years ever in 2019-2020, and overnight that changed,” said Sheila Hyde, Dallas College Culinary and Hospitality Department chair. “Students were asking what […]
New STEM courses taking flight at Missouri college
St. Louis is positioned to become the global center for geospatial technologies, largely due to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s 75-year presence in the area and its substantial $1.75 billion investment in a new headquarters currently under construction. This significant commitment has propelled the region to the forefront of the geospatial technology sector, creating abundant opportunities. […]
Program maximizes ROI for energy service company
“We make money when our equipment is running,” explained Daniel Castillo, training manager with Universal Pressure Pumping. “That’s why it’s so important to us to have well-trained diesel technicians. “We’ve been working with the diesel technology program at Midland College (MC) since 2016 to provide customized training to our Level 1 technicians. The training that […]
Battery job training comes to Michigan college
Henry Ford College (HFC) will offer one of the first battery technician certification programs in the nation. Earlier this month, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined Southeast Michigan Community Alliance Workforce Intelligence Network (SEMCA WIN) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to announce the new certification program at HFC. The program was […]
Shrinking enrollments lead to rethinking of criminal justice programs
Drops in enrollment at several criminal justice and law enforcement preparation programs have led some community colleges to rethink their approaches in an attempt to better align with the needs of local police and corrections agencies, as well as the desires and ambitions of students. Due to a combination of declining enrollment and new police […]
Community Health Lab making a difference in underserved communities
Durham Technical Community College in June invited community partners and stakeholders to tour the Community Health Lab and learn more about its significant impact on the well-being of area residents. The lab’s mission is twofold. It serves members of underserved communities in North Carolina who face obstacles to receiving health care because of financial barriers […]
Preparing teachers for Texas
San Jacinto College (SJC) will launch its second bachelor’s degree – a Bachelor of Applied Science in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education (BAS-ECE) at the start of the Spring 2024 semester. SJC’s board of trustees approved this new degree earlier this year. Now, the college is working with the Texas Higher Education […]
New programs spotlight performing arts
There is something so enjoyable about experiencing the splendor of an unforgettable performance or work of art in whatever medium. In northern Nevada, we are fortunate to have ample opportunities for careers and lifelong participation in the performing arts. It takes many people to make a movie, television show, or stage play, and when inspiration […]