With project-oriented courses, small classes and partnerships with four-year institutions, more budding engineers are getting their start at community colleges.

A college in Houston has successfully built a maritime program, with the help of local industry. Now, a new state-of-the-art facility aims to take the program to the next level.

A community college-led consortium will work to develop a well-prepared workforce, faster.

Here’s how some colleges are collaborating to get results.