A popular theory is that an unstable job market drives community college enrollment. Specifically, displaced workers return to school after unexpectedly losing their jobs. Community…
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For years, news agencies report that Michigan has lost population. As evidence, they point to the decennial realignment of the House of Representatives as proof…
Going to college isn’t just about setting the student up to earn more money. There are so many more things riding on getting a post-secondary…
Yesterday, I wrote about the growing need for workers in new technology sector jobs. At the same time demand is rising for workers, enrollment in…
The CHIPS and Science Act provides $52B in funding to finance semiconductor research and manufacturing incentives. Between now and 2030, the funding – among other…
About 30 states offer some type of free community college program. Eligibility among the various programs depends on everything and anything from the age of…
For the last couple of days, I’ve been looking at the outcomes of community college attendance for non-traditional students. To understand how non-traditional students factor…
Yesterday, I wrote about the Strada Educational Foundation’s report regarding community college students. The report noted that only about one in five students who enrolled…
Last week, I wrote about the Strada Educational Foundation report that analyzed community college student outcomes. The underlying survey delved into the experiences of more…
What a difference a day – or a year – makes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the labor force participation rates for August last…