A nonprofit, member-supported coalition working to ensure that Americans are aware of the benefits and affordability of community and technical colleges.
Washington, DC
Joined January 2016
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Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
It's a historic day at Dallas College! We're proud to announce we've been awarded a groundbreaking $8.8 million grant from @US_EDA to train students for the biotech workforce.
Read how these funds will lead to future careers at fal.cn/3qL8k
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Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
People are entering higher-paying careers in as little as 6-12 weeks thanks to short-term training programs! Tell your representatives to support Workforce Pell & make federal student aid available for this important postsecondary education pathway: workforcepell.org
Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
#Communitycolleges can help fill thousands of open jobs across the country. Investing in work-study programs, student supports, and transfer pathways will help many more students obtain degrees and good jobs. @LuminaFound barrons.com/articles/communi…
Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
Let’s boost our economy by making job training more affordable 🙌! Tell Congress to say “YES” ✅ to Workforce Pell Grants that would help Americans gain the skills they need for careers in IT 💻, healthcare 🚑, transportation 🚚, cyber security🔒, & more: workforcepell.org
Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
This is yet another great moment for our local community and Dallas College. Our goal is to bring long-term economic viability to this often-neglected part of southern Dallas County.
We are so proud of last week's successful opening of the Dallas College Workforce Development Center-Southern Dallas. Discover how this center will provide soft skills training and job readiness opportunities at fal.cn/3jl6j
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Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
Free #communitycollege can get adult students in the door, but they need a host of supports, including daycare, housing assistance, and good academic advising to reach the finish line. #HigherEd @LuminaFound
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Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
Holders of nondegree credentials say they’re worth the cost bit.ly/3l1jcyF
Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
#WorkforcePellGrants help more students enter better paying #jobs faster. That means #students, #families, and the #economy win. Now is the time to make these grants available to more of our #HigherEd students. #Congress @Comm_College @RAMCAdvocates @dallascollegetx @TACC_News
#WorkforcePellGrants would make it easier & more affordable for Americans to earn the credentials needed for high-paying careers as cybersecurity analysts 🔒, EMTs 🚑, project managers 💼, CDL drivers 🚚, HR specialists 🤝, & more! Show your support now: workforcepell.org
Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
Want to help us get Short-Term Pell passed? Contact your Senators TODAY and tell them to support this critical step in an inclusive economic recovery! Contact Congress here:
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Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
Expanding Pell Grant availability to short-term programs "will better meet the postsecondary needs of millions of people who are looking for a job right now and businesses in desperate need of workers” Read our release and the letter here:
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Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
Our #highered policies must evolve to meet the needs of today’s nontraditional students. Send a message to your Senators today and urge them to say YES to expanding Pell Grants to high-quality, short-term programs: click.everyaction.com/k/3014…
To learn more, check out this thread:
Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
Contact your Senators now to urge them to keep Short-Term Pell in the US Innovation and Competition Act and make college work for working people --> secure.everyaction.com/va-ZI…
Senate "competitiveness" bill (vote next week) includes bi-partisan proposal to extend Pell Grants to low-wage workers for quality, short-term, job-connected programs at comm colleges. @SkillsCoalition has issued call to action to keep reform in bill . #MakePellWork #wkdev
Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
#HigherEd must help more adults, especially students of color, obtain high-quality education and training - including “credentials as you go” to recognize learning in stages as it occurs. @WendySedlak6
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Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
We must find a way to get millions more Americans credentials as they earn them. My colleague @WendySedlak6 talks about the 'Credential as you go' approach. @LuminaFound #highered #adultstudents medium.com/todays-students-t…
Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
As my @LuminaFound colleague @WendySedlak6 explains, the time may be right for serious exploration of 'credential as you go' strategies luminafoundation.org/news-an… #highered #credentials
Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
"A bachelor’s degree is NOT the only path to a fulfilling career and a livable salary."~ @VCCS_SO Chancellor Glenn DuBois #fastforwardva
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Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
From their commitment to accessibility to their unwavering support of building student achievement, community colleges are the backbone of higher education. To all our community college administrators, professors, and students across the country, keep up the great work. #CCMonth
Rebuilding America's Middle Class retweeted
I'm excited to announce that Dallas College has joined nearly 40 institutions to launch the Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunity.
The challenges of COVID-19, income inequality and the future of work will affect all students. That's why we've joined the Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunity, a group of leaders taking action to support our students and communities. Learn more: fal.cn/3ecbj
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