Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
ONWARD AND UPWARD: Community colleges work to fill the void left by industry departures. |
| Authors: |
GUTH, DOUGLAS J. |
| Source: |
Community College Journal. Oct/Nov2026, Vol. 97 Issue 2, p14-19. 6p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Community colleges, *Occupational retraining, *Technical education, *Biotechnology, *Employee training, Data centers, High technology industries |
| Geographic Terms: |
United States |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on how community colleges across the U.S. help communities recover from major employer closures by providing rapid workforce retraining and developing new career opportunities. Topics include retraining displaced workers for trucking, utility, and welding jobs, strengthening partnerships with local industries to align education with labor market needs, and expanding technical training programs in advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and data center operations. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
