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Carrier, Jonathan W.; Scull, W. Reed; Perkins, Mark A.; Schaffer, Joseph M. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2023
This chapter examines institutionally funded free community college programs that address specific community workforce needs. Within the article, the authors showcase "Rediscover LCCC," a foundation-funded scholarship program at Laramie County Community College in Wyoming that pays students' tuition and fees for up to three years in…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Labor Needs, Labor Force Development, Tuition
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Jones, Lena – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2016
This chapter explores ways that the civic and workforce missions of community colleges might be better integrated in practice, using Minneapolis Community and Technical College as an example.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Institutional Mission, College Role, Technical Education
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Gracie, Larry W. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1998
Examines North Carolina's measurable outcomes of workforce development and the economic impact of attending a community college in the state. Focuses on the performance reporting system and includes a discussion about using the data to inform policy. (VWC)
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Colleges, Data Analysis, Economic Opportunities