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Rockland Community College, State University of New York, offers a safe, supportive learning environment for thousands of students from diverse backgrounds. RCC has become the “first choice” for parents and students. Thanks to our affordable
Mesa Community College (MCC) is helping advance robotics to have a common place in the workforce with Cobots, or collaborative robots designed to work alongside humans as mobile machines. Students in the Automated Industrial Technology
Amid ongoing worker shortages, new program provides $100,000 in scholarship funding to ensure Americans have the skills they need to reach their full potential and propel our economy forward. Apply today for The Donohue Family
The SkillPointe Foundation and The Home Depot Foundation is launching a scholarship program for high school seniors and graduates, preparing them to thrive in an ever-changing economy while also addressing the skills gap in America.
Sometimes the most obvious career choice is right in front of you. “Growing up, I was in the generation that everyone preached that you have to go to college if you want to be able
From the moment Olivia McCleery fired up the torch and started learning how to use heat and electrical currents to bond metals together, she was hooked.
As an electrician, Michael Crawford saw all the possibilities of the solar industry. Now he has a job as a solar technician, and he's glad he took the leap.
Here’s what you need to know about electronic technician training, including how much it costs, how long it takes and the salary you can earn once you finish your training program.
By Michael d’Estries and SkillPointe Editorial Team Updated October 8, 2021 For decades, earning a bachelor’s degree has been seen as the golden ticket to achieving the American Dream, a kind of cure-all checkbox that
By Benyamin Cohen A hammer and nails aren’t the only tools you’ll need to get started in construction. We’d also recommend a smartphone and a pair of headphones. There are plenty of podcasts geared to
Meredith Lipman has only been teaching full-time since the end of 2019, but it's clear her creativity and energy are already having an impact on her students. The 25-year-old works at Atlanta Area School for
By Gina Belli Trade school and community college may sound like the same thing, but they’re not. Both pathways provide a career-focused education. Key differences include how the programs are structured, the time it takes
By Rodney Brooks Countless skilled trade jobs are sitting open, but they often require training that not everyone can afford. The “opportunity divide” keeps many people from reaching their full potential at a time when
