Education & Training
CPCC signs training agreement with German chamber – IHK Karlsruhe
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) signed an articulation agreement today with IHK-Karlsruhe, a German regional chamber of industry and commerce, making CPCC the first U.S. community college to offer IHK-certified job-training programs. Starting in August, CPCC...more
Siemens and ASCP Award Over 100 Scholarships to Medical Laboratory Students in 2012
Scholarship program helps address the shortage of qualified medical laboratory personnelmore
Updated: Chattanooga State, Volkswagen partner to train workers-Program accepting applications now!
While some manufacturers across the United States are struggling to find skilled workers, Chattanooga State Community College and Volkswagen are working to train local residents. more
Mayor Emanuel and Chancellor Hyman announce City Colleges will invest $479 million to support college to careers initiative
CHICAGO – Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chancellor Cheryl Hyman today announced a $479 million five-year capital plan to support City Colleges of Chicago’s College to Careers initiative by providing facilities that align educational programs with meaningful careers and...more
Bosch awards $25K to local schools to further science education
Robert Bosch LLC recently awarded $25,000 in grants to Illinois Community Unit School District 200 (CUSD) as part of its Bosch Energy, Science and Technology (BEST) Program. more
U.S. Announces $1.3 Million for Clean Energy Workforce Training
As part of the president's blueprint for an American economy built to last, the Energy Department and the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program have announced up to $1.3 million for...more
Obama promotes job training at community college
President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to create an $8 billion fund to help connect community college students with businesses looking to hire workers for high-growth industries.more
