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Report: Childcare Program Underserves Black Student Parents at Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Receiving access to higher education can significantly increase income, skill development, employment opportunities, and much more, all critical factors that can help Black student parents achieve their goals and secure access to family-sustaining wages," said Justin Nalley, senior policy analyst at the Joint Center and co-author of the brief.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Central to this national transformation is the innovative Eagle Achievement Center, a comprehensive student success hub located in the schools library that provides integrated academic support, career guidance, and personal development resources.

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Navigating Futures: Integrating Career Counseling for Student Success

Creatrix Campus

Navigating Futures: Integrating Career Counseling for Student Success admin Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:24 Many students find it intimidating to navigate the enormous array of employment choices; they frequently feel lost or unsure of where to start. Online Career Resources: Offer accessible platforms with job listings and resources.

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Why Public Trust in Higher Ed Is Declining — And What Leaders Can Do About It: Rebuilding Confidence in Higher Education: Addressing Challenges Through Transparency, Affordability, and Workforce Alignment

The Change Leader, Inc.

Higher education in the United States stands at a pivotal juncture, confronting a profound crisis in public confidence amid significant drops in enrollment. Once perceived as a direct path to economic and social stability, college education is increasingly viewed with skepticism.

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Guiding Students to Overcome Barriers To Student Success In Higher Education With Career Counseling

Creatrix Campus

Guiding Students to Overcome Barriers To Student Success In Higher Education With Career Counseling editor Fri, 07/05/2024 - 05:56 Student Success Header Menu White 1NoneFooter base 1Blog Style 1Right Team CreatrixOff Introduction 60% of college students don't finish their degrees in six years, as you may have seen.

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MassBay Community College to Offer Free Tech Education and Training to Unemployed and Underemployed Workers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Participants will be able to get individual career service assistance, career counseling, resume-building and interview skill workshops, and wrap-around services such as childcare and transportation stipends. Collaborating with area workforce partners to fill the needs in MetroWest is a winning combination for the local economy.”

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Report Highlights Shortages of Credentials Aligned with Middle-Skills Occupations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Second, offering better career counseling. The report states that middle-skills providers, such as two-year institutions, must adjust their production of middle-skills credentials—certificates and associate’s degrees — to address the impending shortages.