Aligning Jobs Training to the Opportunities and Demands of the Green Economy
As part of an applied research agenda to build knowledge and tools to support community colleges in preparing students for high-value jobs in the green economy, CCRC is partnering with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to conduct a one-year landscape study of green training programs at U.S. community colleges.
The Year in Review: A Look Back at CCRC in 2024
At the end of each year, we like to take time to reflect on the work we have done and consider the opportunities that lie ahead to support community colleges and their students. Before we greet the new year, here are a few CCRC milestones from 2024.
Eight Strategies to Strengthen the Value of Community College Credentials
In this blog post, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and CCRC share strategies used by community colleges participating in the Unlocking Opportunity Network to put students on paths toward high-value careers or successful transfer opportunities.
Text for Success: Moorpark College’s Innovative Tutoring Program Improves Math and English Completion Rates
Jamie Whittington-Studer and Crystal Salas of Moorpark College explore key takeaways from their college’s implementation of a tutoring program that makes reaching out for support as simple as sending a text.
Student Voices: Learning From Former Dual Enrollment Students
Aurely Garcia Tulloch shares the stories of four former dual enrollment students, including why they chose to participate in dual enrollment and how they think their experiences could have improved.