Careers

The community college will support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities with career readiness skills and certification for increased employment opportunities.

A new initiative from Jobs for the Future includes career development in humanities and liberal arts coursework at three community colleges to aid graduates’ career outcomes.

Students who receive timely information, support and personalized help are more likely to land a job that requires a college degree, but only one in five students receives this kind of support, according to new research from Strada.

Researchers from the University of Iowa find, due to grade inflation and other differences between academic and work behavior, GPA has lost predictive validity for job performance among college graduates.

A fast-growing number of traditionally college-age students are bypassing degrees to pursue cheaper and faster alternative credentials. Why are so many choosing this path—and will the journey pay off? 

A growing initiative at Seattle Central College helps address a need for diverse teachers in Washington State through free tuition, professional support and culturally responsive pedagogical training. The program has content focused on intergenerational and academic trauma for students of color.

Wagner College created a short program to support career planning and skill building for business students from historically marginalized groups. Students receive hands-on work experience, mentorship and exposure to various career opportunities.

New research from Gallup indicates high school students find career-connected learning useful and want more information about postsecondary opportunities.