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community colleges

Two-year colleges are quietly powering America's job market

April 24, 2026

Nationwide, high school grads and working adults are skipping expensive four-year plans in favor of community colleges that cost far less. Many students choose two-year programs because they lead straight to well-paying jobs in fields like nursing, IT, or welding—often without student debt. Others u

education

Boosting Arkansas' Future: Community Colleges Get Big Bucks for Transport Training

October 20, 2025

Arkansas is stepping up its game in transport training. Three community colleges in the state just got a big chunk of cash from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The total? Over $450, 000. This money is not just for show. It's meant to help these schools teach students about transport and l

education

Full-Time School or No Pell Grants? The Dilemma for Community College Students

June 28, 2025

A proposed bill, nicknamed the "Big Beautiful Bill, " is causing quite a stir among community college students. The main issue? It wants to make Pell Grants, a crucial financial aid program, harder to get. Specifically, it would require students to take more classes to qualify. Pell Grants are a bi

business

Master of the Trade: Can Metallica Really Rock the Skilled Labor Workforce?

September 6, 2024

Metallica, known for their heavy metal music, is now supporting welding programs nationwide through their foundation All Within My Hands. Front Range Community College (FRCC) in Colorado received a $100,000 grant from Metallica Scholars. This funding has greatly benefited FRCC's welding program and