American Community Colleges in the Downturn
This article elaborates on the increased importance of community colleges in training, retraining, and providing higher education in the recent economic downturn.
Educational Outcomes of I-BEST, Washington State Community and Technical College System’s Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program: Findings From a Multivariate Analysis
This paper presents findings from a study on the outcomes of students participating in Washington State’s I-BEST program, which combines basic skills instruction with career-technical instruction.
The Landscape of Noncredit Workforce Education: State Policies and Community College Practices
This report provides detailed findings on state policies and community college practice from CCRC’s study of community college noncredit workforce education.
Bridges to Opportunity for Underprepared Adults: A State Policy Guide for Community College Leaders
This guide offers strategies for providing adults with education and training to help them access opportunities for social mobility and secure jobs that pay wages sufficient to support a family.
From Compliance to Capacity Building: Community Colleges and Federal Workforce Education Policy
In this paper, the author argues for a new paradigm in federal workforce education policy, one that privileges capacity-building over compliance.