The Mixed Methods Blog

Perspectives from our researchers, highlights from recent studies, and other news about CCRC

Climate Week NYC Event Highlights Key Role of Community Colleges in Developing a Green Economy

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How can community and technical colleges adapt their practices to prepare the workforce for a shift toward sustainable energy? An event brought together higher education researchers and community college workforce leaders to address this question.

Video: The Role of Community Colleges in Preparing Students for the Green Economy

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An August webinar focused on the role community colleges can play in preparing for the significant workforce transitions that are occurring as colleges, governments, and industries work to limit, adapt to, and mitigate the effects of climate change. A recording of the webinar is available within this blog post.

Community Colleges Combating Climate Change

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In April, CCRC hosted an all-day meeting in Louisville, KY focused on understanding the ways community colleges can contribute to the green energy transition with the goal of developing a research agenda around community colleges and climate change.

Help Us Set a Research Agenda on the Role of Community Colleges in the Green Jobs Economy

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In April, CCRC will host a half-day symposium to elevate the role community colleges play in addressing climate change and highlight the needs and opportunities for public and private sector coordination in order to help community colleges fulfill their promise in preparing students for the green economy.