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Posted inIndianapolis
Martin University reentry job fair offers second chance at life
Formerly incarcerated people say they served their time and now just want an opportunity.
Posted inCalifornia
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
Posted inChicago
Students at a Chicago university can get credit for life experience but only a few get the chance
Northeastern Illinois University allows working adults to showcase their skills and earn a degree but financial limitations blunt the impact.
Posted inThe Dispatch
Supporting student parents brings generational change
One in five college students is also a parent. Student parents are high-performing and motivated, but face major barriers to graduating.
Posted inChicago
Students at Illinois for-profit colleges often leave worse off than they started
Students are frequently saddled with debt and jobs with low wages, a WBEZ investigation finds. Recruitment targets Black, brown and low-income students.
Posted inPittsburgh
From Pittsburgh to professional life: Where are college graduates now?
Twelve recent alumni of Pittsburgh colleges and universities told us about their careers after graduation and experiences entering the workforce.
Posted inFort Worth
Tarrant County colleges expand health care programs to meet demand
Health care jobs in Texas are projected to increase 8% from 2021 to 2026, according to a recent report.
Posted inIndianapolis
Perry Township students explore college, careers at UIndy
Hands-on experience helps ‘break those barriers of college feeling overwhelming,’ Summer Success camp director says.
Posted inNews About Open Campus
We’re accepting pitches in second round of local, higher-ed story partnerships
Submit your ambitious higher-ed story idea by Aug. 1. We’re considering pitches on a rolling basis.