Zayira Jordán-Conde aims to position the University of Puerto Rico as a viable option for second and third generation Hispanic communities in the U.S., but she faces the challenge of a Spanish-first academic model and a budget that has been cut in half.
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Posted inCalifornia
‘Like having a hand cut off’: California schools reeling after AmeriCorps cuts
Trump cut AmeriCorps, laying off over 5,600 of California’s public service workers. Because of a lawsuit, the state’s program can restart, at least temporarily, but schools and disaster relief sites are still reeling from staffing shortages.
Posted inWisconsin
New grants aim to fill workforce gaps, boost low-income workers
Workforce Pell grants will pay for short-term workforce training for low-income students. Here’s what that means for Wisconsin.
Posted inIndianapolis
This program helps seniors find jobs. Trump’s cuts would end it
Goodwill’s program helps low-income seniors in Indy learn skills, such as digital literacy.
Posted inEl Paso
EPCC helps design state program for adults without high school diplomas
Over 4 million Texans, including 30,000 El Pasoans, age 25 and older haven’t earned a high school diploma. EPCC is helping design a state program that allows people to earn a diploma and credential at the same time.
Posted inTexas
What Texas lawmakers did this session to close the state’s workforce gaps
Legislation approved this year is partly aimed at helping Texas meet its goal of helping 60% of working-age Texans get a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030.
Posted inFort Worth
UTA places staff hiring freeze as new federal directives hit budget
Prompted by federal directives restricting funding, a staff hiring freeze at the University of Texas at Arlington will take effect July 3.
Posted inSan Antonio
UT San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio merger OKed by accreditor
The merger is an effort to combine the academic, clinical and research strengths of the two San Antonio institutions.
Posted inLocal Story Partnerships
Can California residents afford to become California teachers?
The state offers multiple pathways toward completing onerous requirements, but ultimately many students still risk major debt.
Posted inIndianapolis
A college and career program for at-risk youth is losing most of its funding
“It’s quite literally a gut punch,” one Indiana workforce official said.