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A Texas college just celebrated 59 graduates ranging from teenagers to retirees, with more than two-thirds being the first in their families to earn a degree. The ceremony proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
A Southeast Community College student who discovered his passion for programming in a single class became the first employee of CompanyCam, a growing tech startup. His journey from uncertain beginner to software engineer shows how community colleges open doors to unexpected careers.
Santa Fe College just received one of the nation's first "Opportunity College" designations for helping diverse students earn 30% higher wages than average. Only two community colleges in Florida earned this top distinction from Carnegie Classifications.
Black Hawk College contributed nearly $291 million to its nine-county region last year, creating thousands of jobs through alumni who stay local. A stunning 98% of graduates choose to live and work in the area after earning their degrees.
Kentucky's community college system is proving that higher education doesn't have to mean crushing debt. Three out of four graduates enter the workforce without owing a single dollar.
New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bill that would help schools and community colleges cut energy costs by covering up to half the price of solar panel installations. The program aims to free up education dollars while boosting the state's clean energy goals.
Washington's community colleges bounced back strong from pandemic losses with a 7.5% enrollment jump in one year, while state universities remain flat. Students are choosing affordable pathways that lead to careers faster.
St. Petersburg College just proved community colleges are economic powerhouses, generating $3.5 billion for Tampa Bay and supporting one in every 60 jobs in the region. The numbers show what happens when students learn job-ready skills that match what local employers actually need.