When implementing a successful community college registered apprenticeship program, assessing your college’s readiness is a must. Planning a new registered apprenticeship program initiative at a community college requires a systematic assessment plan, investigating both internal and external assets. This assessment should focus on a college’s internal capacity, institutional support, employer partner awareness and interest, employer […]
Advocacy quick hits
AACC summary of the One Big Beautiful Bill ED guidance restricts CTE, ABE and dual enrollment for undocumented students Democrats demand information on $7B in withheld education funding ED restarts interest accrual for borrowers in SAVE Plan forbearance Register for Advocates in Action 2025 AACC summary of the One Big Beautiful Bill The American Association […]
Community College Minute, July 14, 2025
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Competencies for Community College Leaders — Fourth Edition (2022)
AACC Budget Reconciliation Summary
AACC Budget Reconciliation Summary
Soft Skills – Not to be Overlooked
Many graduates enter the workforce with strong technical knowledge but lack the necessary soft skills that employers increasingly value. This gap can lead to misunderstandings and decreased productivity, affecting overall team dynamics and a healthy workplace. For early-career employees, mastering these skills can be a significant barrier to success, therefore training initiatives focused on soft […]
Vehicle Assembly and Manufacturing
Getting the Conversation Started Funding Sources Introduction The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) have significantly accelerated investments in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing across the United States. As a result, reskilling and upskilling America’s workforce has become essential to supporting the rapid growth of this sector. EV manufacturing encompasses a range of processes, including vehicle assembly and […]
Battery Manufacturing
Important Trends Soft Skills – Not to be Overlooked Colleges Role in Industry Retention Promising Practices Stay Connected Introduction The surge in electric vehicle production and the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions has placed battery manufacturing, particularly gigafactories, at the forefront of America’s growing industrial landscape. As of 2024, over 30 gigafactories are […]
Resilient By Design
As AACC works to address current and future challenges, the AACC board sought an external, deeply informed scan of the likely future environment within which colleges will need to operate. The Board of Directors contracted with National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS), a nonprofit policy organization to prepare the report and the supplemental […]