Given the high share of community college students working to meet financial obligations, work-based learning should provide high enough wages, work hours, and schedule flexibility to be accessible to the many students who want to participate.
45 percent of two-year students want their college to prioritize or focus on helping students find internships and job possibilities, and 36 percent want preparation for internships and career success.
Partnerships across higher education and with local employers can ensure community college learners are not left behind in their career development.
Cerritos College works alongside the University of Southern California to offer a summer research program for qualified Cerritos students. Interns work 40 hours a week...
Washington State University is collaborating with faculty and students at four community colleges across the state to improve tree canopy cover in urban areas.
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