Millions of community colleges students are enrolled in programs that are specifically oriented toward workforce development. Community colleges have a proud history of providing flexible workforce-oriented options ranging in length from weeks to months of training, offering a high ROI on-ramp into higher education. Certificate programs enable students to step into the workforce quickly with a new skill, increasing their immediate—and long-term—earning potential. Since workforce options have a shorter window required to complete, they enable students with financial responsibilities to upskill quickly and enter the job market with increased earning potential.   Federal support through programs like Workforce Pell Grants and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) help community colleges scale and expand access to these critical programs.