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How schools can streamline their alternative credentials programs

University Business

Beneath the overall findings, however, are indications that alternative credential programs may not be getting sufficient support throughout the higher education establishment. By partnering with those local businesses, that college could develop a curriculum specific for each auto manufacturer.

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Unlocking Opportunities for Students

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

Here in Ohio, this means training students for careers in the semiconductor and microchip industry with our microelectronic manufacturing programs. This field is expanding exponentially as Intel builds a new semiconductor manufacturing plant just two hours from LCCC’s campus, turning this area into the Silicon Heartland.

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Preparing the community for in-demand careers

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

And our students are training for jobs of the future in manufacturing, like Mason Moreck. When LCCC was founded in 1963 as Ohio’s first community college with a permanent campus, manufacturing education and training was one of the first focus areas. From top left: Steven Acord, Jody Page, Mason Moreck, Mitch Morig.

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These rural colleges are beating the odds to drive student success

University Business

However, rural community college students also play a part in preparing their students for work that will be replacing those legacy industries, such as advanced manufacturing. Still, skepticism about higher education threatens to upend rural community colleges. Courses in manufacturing are now filled up within two days of opening.

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Boston U Won’t Close Door on Firearm Investments

Inside Higher Ed

The executive committee of Boston University’s Board of Trustees voted not to pre-emptively restrict the university from investing in civilian gun manufacturers, saying those companies did not meet the board’s criteria for a level of social harm justifying divestment.

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The difficulty of making a successful transition from school to the workforce remains one of the most persistent problems in higher education. The funding comes as part of a California program to tackle issues of equity in higher ed and the workforce. million in grants for projects to shape career pathways for students.

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Celebrating our graduates

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

This remarkable class includes 2,222 students who earned LCCC degrees or certificates – including 10 students who earned an LCCC applied bachelor’s degree in microelectronic manufacturing! We know that higher education is one of the greatest predictors of economic mobility. Learn more about John.

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