Colleges are pivoting to offer students more job training and credentials as many skipped enrollment to go into the workforce, report finds.
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Posted inCommunity Colleges
As financial aid for workforce training launches, North Carolina community colleges find few courses mesh with strict federal rules
Officials estimate less than 1% of course sections will be eligible for Workforce Pell.
Posted inFort Worth
‘A quiet diplomat’: 50 years on, Tarrant County College trustee still aims to open doors
Gwendolyn Morrison has served for 50 of TCC’s 60 years. In her final term, she’s still watching rule changes and pushing to keep promises.
Posted inIndianapolis
Ivy Tech, Vincennes will be first schools to offer Workforce Pell Grant programs
Students can get federal financial aid for training in healthcare and transportation.
Posted inWisconsin
Federal financial aid for career training is here. When will Wisconsinites benefit?
State officials say it could take years for students to access Workforce Pell grants, with aid initially available only to students in a handful of carefully scrutinized programs.
Posted inColorado
What it means when a Colorado college is designated a ‘Basic Needs Campus’
The designation is one of four state recognition programs aimed at encouraging public and private colleges and universities to better support students.
Posted inSan Antonio
Alamo Colleges District seeks approval for city’s first land surveying certificate program
If approved by the board and commission, the program will begin at Northwest Vista College, with the option to expand across the other four colleges — San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, Northeast Lakeview College and Palo Alto College.
Posted inFort Worth
Tarrant County College trustees OK $24M in June spending. Here’s what they approved
Approvals include bond-funded site utility work, custodial services, roof repairs and safety equipment.
Posted inCalifornia
The federal government is offering new job-training grants. California says it’s not ready yet
The federal government is set to expand financial aid for students in short-term job training programs starting July 1, but Californians may have to wait until the fall to benefit because of administrative and regulatory challenges.
Posted inFort Worth
More students, more certificates — and more budget headaches for Tarrant County College
The college is enrolling more students and awarding a record number of degrees and certificates, but changes in state funding and uncertainty over property tax values are straining the district’s finances.