Recap: The First CCRS Twitter Chat
Submitted by Alex Schelldorf on
This is the first in our series of monthly Twitter chats with college and career readiness experts. In December, we were joined by the director of the CCRS Center, Laura Jimenez.
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What is the Return on Investment for Community College Credentials?
Submitted by Lori Meyer on
A new study considering return on investment for community college credentials found that earning an associate's degree or a long-term certificate (defined as a program that requires at least a year of study) led to increased employment and earnings. Yet, the study also found that the increasingly popular short-term credentials (those that tend to be earned in less than a year) don't tend to pay off for students.
What is the Return on Investment for Community College Credentials?
Submitted by Lori Meyer on
A new study considering return on investment for community college credentials found that earning an associate's degree or a long-term certificate (defined as a program that requires at least a year of study) led to increased employment and earnings. Yet, the study also found that the increasingly popular short-term credentials (those that tend to be earned in less than a year) don't tend to pay off for students.
Taking a Broader Look at Dept. of Ed's Proposed College Ratings
Submitted by Tom Weko on
AIR higher education expert Tom Weko talks about potential outcomes from the new college ratings plan.
January Events: College and Career Readiness and Success Center
Submitted by CCRS Center on
Looking for events that address college and career readiness and success issues? Here are a few occurring during the month of January.
New Analysis Spotlights Employees' Basic Skills Gap
Submitted by Dan Sherman on
This blog is cross-posted with the Education Policy Center at AIR, and was originally published on November 13, 2014.
According to new AIR analysis of an international survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a surprisingly large number of adults in the United States cannot apply reading or math skills to solve simple real life problems.
From NASDCTEc: The State of Employer Engagement in CTE
Submitted by Andrea Zimmermann on
The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) released a new report exploring how employers are partnering with the CTE enterprise to help prepare students for success in careers.
What Does College and Career Readiness Look Like at the State Level?
Submitted by CCRS Center on
What are states doing in the area of college and career readiness and success? A lot. At one of our recent convenings, regional comprehensive centers (RCCs) shared about their work in this area on numerous and varied state projects.
What Does College and Career Readiness Look Like at the State Level?
Submitted by CCRS Center on
What are states doing in the area of college and career readiness and success? A lot. At one of our recent convenings, regional comprehensive centers (RCCs) shared about their work in this area on numerous and varied state projects.
What Does College and Career Readiness Look Like at the State Level?
Submitted by CCRS Center on
What are states doing in the area of college and career readiness and success? A lot. At one of our recent convenings, regional comprehensive centers (RCCs) shared about their work in this area on numerous and varied state projects.
