Despite some progress in Washington, the future remains murky for short-term Pell.
Workforce
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The Job: More Than One Path
Google’s goals for its six-year push into online career certificates.
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The Job: Small success in job training
A broad local coalition seeks to make tech training pay off for working learners.
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Cleveland schools chief Warren Morgan talks about the power of higher ed
In a chat with Signal Cleveland, Morgan shared his views on Say Yes to Education, students’ life after high school, and his go-to drink.
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The Job: AI and Economic Mobility
Keeping up with the latest research and debates on AI and the skills-based movement.
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They’re calling it ‘bio valley,’ but Hazelwood residents want to know what it means for them
As the region’s major universities look to transform an aging mill site into a pioneering biotech and robotics center, local residents want to ensure their voices shape the conversation.
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Job-hunting isn’t easy, especially after prison. San Quentin is trying to change that.
Prison to Employment Connection is a 14-week job-readiness training program for people who are within one year of a release date or have an upcoming parole board hearing.
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Tampa Bay high schools will teach artificial intelligence courses from UF
A three-year program aims to give students job-ready skills in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and elsewhere.
Posted inColorado
Education Secretary Cardona praises Colorado’s focus on education that leads to jobs
Cardona announced the launch of a $25 million federal grant program to support efforts to teach students skills that will help them find a career.
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Statewide Talent Marketplace
Alabama’s ambitious skills-matching play goes live and draws national attention.