Programs for Baby Boomer Job Seekers
Community colleges across the United States are looking for ways to help older adults earn...
Lifelong Learning Critical to Weathering Coming Workforce Skills Crisis
As a significant labor market shortage looms over North America, continuing education, work-based...
Trade School Becoming a Popular Option for Adult Students
As many adults seek out new career opportunities, tradespeople are growing in demand and could find...
Employers Value Skills over Certifications
A survey conducted in January 2013 by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)...
New Take on the Great Skills Debate
In March, the United States National Bureau of Economic Research released a paper explaining the...
Employers Want Meaningful Degrees
Although employers in the United States prefer hiring job candidates who hold a higher education...
Adults in Higher Education: A Changing Role
In 10 years’ time, adult students will be more accepted on postsecondary campuses and will have a...
The Value of Apprenticeship Programs for Adults
While apprenticeship programs are extremely relevant to the mission of community colleges, the cost...
Partnering to Improve Workplace Readiness and Prepare the Workforce of the Future
Workforce partnerships are crucial for institutions that want to provide their graduates with...
Learning Strategies for Literacy Volunteers
By making sure learning is directly relevant to a student’s immediate needs, setting goals and...
Fostering Lifelong Learning in the Workforce
A blended workforce may well be the answer to the United States’ current shortfall in skilled, STEM...
Emphasizing Soft Skills in Higher Education Courses
Asheville-Buncombe Technical College (A-B Tech) in Asheville N.C. is placing more focus and...
