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Opinion

Workforce Pell Has (Nearly) Arrived; It’s Not What Was Intended

Many short-term programs won’t qualify, and the necessary data systems are lacking. These limitations are a matter of (statutory) design.

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An On-the-Job Education

South Carolina technical college students can participate in a wide range of apprenticeship programs, from culinary arts to automotive care. Inside Higher Ed visited with some of the apprentices recently to see what they’re learning as they’re earning.

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Opinion

A Golden Opportunity for Data Innovation

Workforce Pell points to the urgent need to better align educational and labor market data.

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Opinion

‘Not Everyone Needs College’ Is a Straw Man

Too often, the claim that “everyone needs college” serves to derail conversations about access.

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The Apprenticeship (R)Evolution

Once synonymous with hard hats and tool belts, apprenticeships are branching into health care, artificial intelligence, business services, advanced manufacturing and more.

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Higher Learning Commission Endorses First Microcredential Providers

The Higher Learning Commission endorsed its first microcredential providers last week after launching a new process last fall to assess...
Apprenticeship is trending in the U.S., but it’s had similar moments before and failed to scale. Many experts think this time will be different.

The Apprentice: Why Higher Ed Is Leaning Into Earn-and-Learn

Colleges are facing “a perfect storm.” Is adding apprenticeship pathways a way through?

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State Higher Ed Officials Do Away With the Term ‘Noncredit’

A group of state higher ed leaders are on a mission to get rid of the term. They argue it underplays the value of these programs and shortchanges students.