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WIAO revap needed to boost employer-led training
24+ min ago (988+ words) By Tabitha Whissemore March 4, 2026 "Print As the demand for workers with technical skills and knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) increases, so is the call for the reauthorization and modernization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). At a March…...
Will funding follow the kudos?
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (598+ words) By Matthew Dembicki March 4, 2026 "Print During a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, Democrats and Republicans lauded community colleges for their critical role in preparing students for in-demand jobs. However, the question is whether appropriators will back that enthusiasm with…...
Newsmakers
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (360+ words) By Matthew Dembicki March 3, 2026 "Print Jeremy L. Pickard will become president of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College on July 1. He is currently vice chancellor of academic affairs at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. Over his career, Pickard has built strong partnerships with K12 districts,…...
Headlines
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (10+ words) Headlines'Community College Daily By Daily Staff March 3, 2026 "Print...
Expanding credit for prior learning
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1057+ words) By Tabitha Whissemore March 3, 2026 "Print Turning prior learning, work experience, military service and other credentials into college credit can save students time and money. Despite that benefit, it's been underutilized. Only about 11% of adult learners, for example, have benefited from…...
Funding roundup
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (1076+ words) By Tabitha Whissemore March 2, 2026 "Print The Brunswick Community College (BCC) men's basketball program celebrated a milestone night recently. Not only did the team on the court, but longtime supporters Joe and Moe Stanley announced the success of a new $80,000 fundraising…...
An open letter to California’s next governor
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (358+ words) By Larry Galizio February 26, 2026 "Print Editor's note: California Gov. Gavin Newsom's second term ends in January 2027. The election to determine his successor will take place in November. This article is an open letter calling for the new governor's support on…...
New round of SCCT Grants focuses on Workforce Pell
1+ week, 6+ day ago (251+ words) By Daily Staff February 17, 2026 "Print The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Tuesday announced the opening of the sixth round of Strengthening Community College Training Grants funding, with a focus on programs seeking eligibility for the new Workforce Pell program. The…...
CCIC opens doors for students
2+ week, 1+ day ago (180+ words) By Matthew Dembicki February 17, 2026 "Print Briana Wood is used to getting invitations to speak at local and national events. Just last week, the Virginia Western Community College graduate came to Washington, D.C., to participate in a panel discussion at a workforce…...
Reporter’s notebook
2+ week, 1+ day ago (636+ words) By Matthew Dembicki and Kathryn Gimborys February 16, 2026 "Print The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Friday opened applications for $145 million in performance-based grants to grow established apprenticeship programs in six key industries, with a focus on shipbuilding and the defense industry....