TWEET OF THE WEEK
Great @nbc news story on #Siemens U.S. #apprenticeships and the new apprenticeship revolution https://t.co/RHeR7klBxb
— Siemens Foundation (@sfoundation) May 30, 2017
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Can you imagine a world where all learners have the opportunity to realize their full potential and achieve career success? Check out our newest video, which demonstrates what the world would look like if all vision principles of Putting Learner Success First: A Shared Vision for the Future of CTE are put into action.Advance_CTE_5.16.17_Final_HD1080P
RESEARCH OF THE WEEK
New America released national survey data about perceptions of higher education. Some interesting findings:
- 75 percent believe it is easier to be successful with a college degree than without
- 64 percent believe that two year community colleges “are for people in my situation” (though this is virtually the same for public four-year colleges and universities)
- More people (80%) believe that two year community colleges prepare people to be successful. This is higher than four-year public (77%) four-year private (75%) and for-profit (60%).
- 82 percent believe two-year community colleges are worth the cost. This is higher than four-year public (61%) four-year private (43%) and for-profit (40%).
- 83 percent believe two-year community colleges contribute to a strong workforce. This is higher than four-year public (79%) four-year private (70%) and for-profit (59%).
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Scholarships for Career or Technical Certificates or Degrees: The Horatio Alger CTE Scholarship program is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for more than 1,000 awards of up to $2,500 each.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Have completed high school (or earned a High School Equivalency credential) by Summer 2017
- Will be enrolled in an eligible CTE program in Fall 2017
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
- Demonstrated financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
- Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Be under the age of 30
- Be a United States citizen
Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient.
More information can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/le9ovq2
Katie Fitzgerald, Senior Associate, Communications