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Building Skills for America’s Future

Posted on October 5, 2010 by jjohnson

President Obama announced a new effort to make sure community college students are learning the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workforce. Continue reading →

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Make Higher Education Available to 100% of Americans

Posted on October 1, 2010 by jjohnson

“What is the best way to help students succeed?” asks Under Secretary Martha Kanter in anticipation of the summit. Join the online discussion. Continue reading →

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One of Our Best Education Resources

Posted on September 28, 2010 by jjohnson

Community colleges “are one of our best resources when it comes to providing a good education – leading to good jobs – for everyone,” writes Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. Continue reading →

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Duncan Speaks at Community College Commencements

Posted on June 28, 2010 by jreeves

“Community colleges are central to building a vibrant economy and resilient work force,” Secretary Duncan said in commencement addresses at De Anza College and Foothill College. Continue reading →

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Path to Opportunity – Community Colleges Serving Adult Students

Posted on June 11, 2010 by jjohnson

An Iraq war veteran, a single mother, and a 40-year-old career changer are pursuing education at community colleges. Here are their stories (video). Continue reading →

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ED Global Engagement Update

Posted on June 4, 2010 by jjohnson

“All of us must recognize that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st century.” One year ago today, President Obama delivered a speech in Cairo titled “A New Beginning.”  The President reminded us in his remarks that … Continue reading →

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Rural Community College Day

Posted on March 1, 2010 by asmigiel

Rural community colleges are key to achieving President Obama’s goal for America to have the highest proportion of students graduating from college in the world by 2020. On Feb. 24, “Rural Community College Day,” officials from the U.S. Department of … Continue reading →

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American Graduation Initiative: Strengthening Community Colleges

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Arne Duncan

Yesterday, the President announced a historic commitment to higher education and especially community colleges. Today, Chairman Miller is building on that proposal to do even more for children and young people with his introduction of the Student Aid and Fiscal … Continue reading →

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U.S. College Presidents and Researchers Attend Community and Technical College Symposium in Amman, Jordan

Posted on June 26, 2009 by jreeves

Last week Deputy Assistant Secretary Glenn Cummings led a delegation of U.S. community college presidents and researchers to Amman, Jordan, to participate in an international conference promoting community colleges. They joined education representatives from the Broader Middle East and North … Continue reading →

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Secretary Duncan Visits Milwaukee, Announces Grant Competition to Retrain Displaced Workers

Posted on June 5, 2009 by jreeves

Yesterday Secretary Duncan visited the Milwaukee Area Technical College to announce a $7 million grant competition to establish innovative and sustainable community college programs that prepare displaced workers for second careers. The idea is to develop national models that can … Continue reading →

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