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. […]
Skills Gap Articles
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 […]
Bicycle assembly, repair program leads to new careers
The Minneapolis College Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician Certificate, launched in 2021, prepares students for immediate employment in technical positions in the bicycle industry with the skills required to assemble all types and brands of new bicycles. Students garner a level of skill that ensures rider safety and the bicycle’s effective performance. Designed to be […]
Prime opportunities for ag students
As Congress begins working to reauthorize the Farm Bill, lawmakers may include federal assistance to two-year colleges to develop and scale agriculture programs. That assistance could help students prepare for high-quality jobs in the agriculture industry – whether they work on a farm, in a processing plant, as a truck driver or as an agricultural […]
Bridging a communications gap
It was a unique request for Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) instructors. But they were up to the challenge. “This had never been done before,” says Mike Farrell, department chair for Transportation Contract Training. “I’ve never taught a translated class before.” It was also uncharted territory for Maria Carone, a part-time, limited-term faculty member in […]