Graduates of Robeson Community College (RCC)’s Electrical Lineman program demonstrated their training and determination during the Lineman Rodeo held Aug. 28 immediately following their graduation ceremony. Tim Bryant, the director of industrial technologies at RCC, emphasized how the rodeo prepares students for what lies ahead in the real world. “This rodeo gives students the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they have learned over the past 11 weeks.… The post Robeson Community Col...| EdNC
Harmony Methodist Church in Iredell County started offering free ESL (English as a second language) classes to community members wanting to learn English in September 2019. Six years later, the program is still up and running and has earned some of the highest test scores in the state when compared to similar programs.… The post Connect Church: Breaking down barriers and meeting new neighbors in Iredell County appeared first on EdNC.| EdNC
EdNC is highlighting the experiences of educators, families, researchers, and advocates with a stake in North Carolina’s early care and learning landscape. These profiles illustrate that care and education are inseparable, especially in a child’s first five years — caregivers educate, and educators care. In this series, we refer to those profiled in the way they are known by their community.… The post Investing in the future: One leader’s pathway from community college student to pr...| EdNC
As president of Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), I am often asked what makes community college unique. The answer is right there in our name. While the word “college” naturally brings to mind classrooms, degrees, and career training, the real strength of our mission lies in the other word, “community.” Being a community college is more than being an academic institution.… The post Perspective | Putting the community into community college appeared first on EdNC.| EdNC
Answers to your questions about one of the biggest challenges facing students.| www.nytimes.com
The new Microsoft AI Economy Institute backs serious research on AI's impacts on jobs, as well as solutions for dealing with economic and social change. The post Independent Research on AI and Jobs appeared first on Work Shift.| Work Shift
Alamo Colleges clear criminal records for students and connect them with employers and career counseling. Also, a new book on how community colleges are extending guided pathways to career success, the new Microsoft AI Economy Institute, and an essay on how careful design is needed for Workforce Pell in rural states. The post Diamonds in the Rough appeared first on Work Shift.| Work Shift
Without careful design, the federal grants could sever the very training pipelines in rural areas they are meant to strengthen. The post Workforce Pell is a Win—But Rural States Risk Losing Out appeared first on Work Shift.| Work Shift
In a new book, researchers at the Community College Research Center describe how the guided pathways movement is evolving to focus more on student goals after graduation. We asked them two big questions about what's next. The post The New Stakes for Guided Pathways appeared first on Work Shift.| Work Shift
The initiative is part of a larger effort at the college district to expand its role in lifting up the local community.| Work Shift
The Trump administration's tri-agency push for a unified, employer-led federal workforce system and for alternatives to the four-year degree. The post Talent Strategy, Awaiting a Plan appeared first on Work Shift.| Work Shift
In an unusual partnership, a private university, community college, and tech training provider have joined forces to tackle a shortage of cyber workers, starting in Central Texas. The post Creating New Pathways for Cyber Skills appeared first on Work Shift.| Work Shift
States like Ohio, California, and Indiana are out front in planning for tomorrow's advanced manufacturing jobs—with lessons for other states, write researchers at RAND.| Work Shift
Policymakers and postsecondary leaders need to embrace “abundance thinking” for higher education—recognizing that the status quo isn’t working, and quickly building a suite of modern options.| Work Shift
CNBC rankings find NC is well positioned to navigate opportunities and risk ahead, steering into headwinds from a strong position.| EdNC
Republicans advance tax benefits for workers and cuts to Pell Grants as part of broad domestic policy bill, and the Trump administration announces a redo of Tech Hubs.| Work Shift
A new index adds insights on which nondegree credentials pay off, but falls short in helping states make funding decisions.| Work Shift
As the July 1 deadline passes, the chambers of the General Assembly still haven't agreed on a budget. What does that mean for teacher pay?| EdNC
The Trump administration wants the Labor Department to run CTE grants—with virtually all the money going to K-12 schools.| Work Shift
Gov. Josh Stein's new Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships met on June 12 to vote on goals and discuss next steps.| EdNC
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to help students develop the career-ready skills needed for today’s workforce.| eCampus News
One way to achieve bachelor's degree attainment for community college transfer students at scale is through state- and region-level initiatives dedicated to supporting transfer from community colleges to independent colleges and universities. The Teagle Foundation and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations’ Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts initiative aimed to create such pathways. This playbook draws on the experiences of grantees building pathways in 14 states. The post Playbook for Tran...| Publications - Ithaka S+R
CFCC is working with the University of North Carolina Wilmington, New Hanover County Schools, and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce.| EdNC
The U.S. Department of Education issued a letter banning educational institutions from considering race in admissions and hiring decisions.| EdNC
Read Education Secretary nominee Linda McMahon's opening remarks at her Senate confirmation hearing.| EdNC
Attainment is on the rise in Burke County, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The percent of high...| EdNC
Calling for working together, Governor Josh Stein says, "There is no better investment in our future than providing excellent pre-K."| EdNC
The North Carolina legislature passed a bill that would strip incoming Democrats of authority and allocate additional Helene aid.| EducationNC