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Community Colleges

Community Colleges Across the Nation Join Google Apprenticeship Program

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), San Jose City College (SJCC) and the Austin Community College District (ACC) have joined Google’s first federally registered apprenticeship program through the Department of Labor, which works with state apprenticeship agencies to administer the program nationally.

September 30, 2020

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New Study Analyzes Value of Associate Degrees and Certificates

A new study from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce found that a student’s academic discipline within certificate and associate degree programs influences future income earnings.

January 29, 2020

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Walmart to Provide Educational Opportunities in Health-Related Fields

Walmart announced their plans to expand upon their implemented education program, Live Better U. In addition to the other offered degrees in business, leadership, management and technology, employees  will now have the opportunity to pursue health-related fields. There will be seven health-related bachelor’s degrees as well as two career diplomas to choose from, according to […]

September 24, 2019

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PCCD, Superior Court of Alameda County Partner for New Certificate Programs

When officials from the Superior Court of Alameda County in California began to notice growing vacancies in its courtroom clerk and legal processing assistant (LPA) roles, they believed it would be an ideal situation to look to the area’s community colleges to address gaps in public service employees.

May 16, 2019