With the click of a stylus, Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) students studying heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) can manipulate an entire heat and air conditioning system, turn it upside down by themselves, take it apart and put it back together. Electrical students can wire a generator, and emergency medical services (EMS) students […]

Southern Union State Community College’s (SU) therapeutic massage (TM) program is helping students find meaningful, well-paid careers. According to TM program coordinator Kendall Yates, demand for licensed massage professionals is on the rise as more and more people recognize the health and wellness benefits provided by therapeutic massage, a fact that Yates learned through her […]

For nearly 40 years, two neighboring institutions—Houston Community College (HCC) Central and the Ensemble Theatre—have attracted creative talent from across Houston. HCC Central focuses on higher education, while the Ensemble Theatre offers theatrical education for the entire community. Eileen Morris, who has served as the Ensemble’s artistic director since 1990, said the theatre has had […]

As buildings increasingly incorporate advanced technologies, there is a growing need for professionals who can design, implement, and manage these complex systems. Recognizing this demand, the Center for Smart Building Technology (C4SBT) at Roxbury Community College (RCC) has developed a comprehensive SMART Building program. This program not only equips students with cutting-edge skills but also […]

The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) has taken a major step toward the future of supercomputing by joining a worldwide collaboration of research institutions seeking groundbreaking scientific discoveries. The district is part of the National Research Platform, a partnership of more than 50 institutions led by researchers at UC San Diego, the University of […]

As of 2023, 541 community or technical colleges were registered apprenticeship “sponsors,” meaning they officially administered and operated apprenticeship programs. However, only 208 of these colleges had an active apprentice. Therein lies the rub in a pitch by the Apprenticeships for America (AFA), an advocacy organization working to expand apprenticeships, to rally more community colleges […]

Healthcare programs at Southeast Technical College in South Dakota are integrating interprofessional education (IPE) into curricula for all health students to experience this fall. IPE is education involving at least two disciplines learning together. The delivery of healthcare involves many disciplines to support an excellent patient, client or resident experience. Learning to work as a […]

Five years ago, Spokane Community College’s (SCC) cosmetology program was ready for modernization and a new direction. Now, co-department chairs Deanna Pixley and Paula Anselmo have elevated the concept into a thorough boutique experience for their students through the Inspiration Salon. The salon went from operating out of an industrial classroom situation to having full-scale […]

The two largest community colleges in North Texas cemented an agreement in mid-August to address the region’s record-breaking job creation and boost economic vitality. Dallas College and Tarrant County College (TCC) will consider economic development centers for emerging technologies and a consortium to fill health care vacancies. Think biotechnology, cybersecurity and semiconductor hubs as well […]

The California Community Colleges announced recently the launch of a new initiative to increase the number of nurses to meet the growing needs of California’s aging and diverse population. Twelve community colleges convened in a virtual kick-off of the associate degree for nursing demonstration project led by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. The goal […]