The Advanced Technology Technician Training program, offered by CareersInTech.us, is an 8-month intensive designed for students in technical education who aspire to excel in the micro and nano technology industries. Running from October 18, 2024, to May 9, 2025, the program offers participants hands-on learning opportunities, insights from industry partners, and potential earnings of up to $3,000 in stipends. Additionally, students will receive application support for securing summer internships in relevant tech fields.

Throughout the program, participants will engage in weekly Zoom meetings hosted by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC) and complete challenges in the MNTFolio online ePortfolio. They will also work through three core modules using TAP3D virtual reality simulations, with an option to earn an extra $500 by completing additional modules.

To apply, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a valid Social Security or Tax ID number and must be enrolled in a technical education program at a U.S. community college or technical school. High school students in dual enrollment programs are also eligible to apply. Applications are due...

Do you have an innovative practice or groundbreaking research to share with your community college colleagues from around the world?

You’re invited to submit a presentation proposal highlighting best and promising practices that enhance student success at community and technical colleges. Presenting at this conference offers you a unique professional development opportunity to collaborate with experts, gain recognition, and expand your professional portfolio. As a presenter, you'll receive complimentary conference registration, valuable feedback, and the chance to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to student success.

The conference will feature sessions across key tracks: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice; Online, Face-to-Face, and Hybrid Teaching and Learning; and Student Services, Support, and Success. All sessions will be conducted via Zoom.

To be eligible to present at NISOD’s annual Fall Virtual Conference, you must be employed by a community college, technical college, not-for-profit organization, or university. Presenters from for-profit companies are eligible if they are conference sponsors. Find out more on the NISOD website and submit your proposal by...

Career and technical educators face frequent requests from their industry partners to build the professional skills of their graduates but tend to respond by providing only brief activities outside the classroom which focus mostly on resume writing and job interview preparation. This approach, while practical, misses an opportunity to deepen students’ opportunities to develop the important skills and mindsets that will contribute to their career success as much as their technical competency.

To broaden technical students’ access to developing their professional skills, Project GOALS (Greater Opportunities to Advance Lifelong Success) brought together education researchers and educators to co-design and test instructional resources for developing skills and mindsets such as communication, teamwork, initiative, and openness to lifelong learning.

With funding from the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program, Project GOALS was tested over four academic terms in multiple classes in three technical fields: advanced manufacturing, automotive, and computer-aided design. This work has produced a downloaded instructor handbook, student handbook, rubrics, and...

The Department of Labor (DOL) has launched the fifth round of the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (SCC5) program, announcing approximately $65 million in grant funds available for application by September 24, 2024.

This initiative is designed to enhance community colleges' ability to meet employers' skill development needs and support students in securing quality jobs in high-demand industries. Priority will be given to proposals aligning with the Administration’s Investing in America Agenda, particularly in infrastructure sectors. Importantly, at least one grant will be awarded to a Tribally Controlled College if eligible applications are received.

The SCC5 grants continue the program's focus on sector-based career pathways, which have shown positive employment outcomes. Notably, previous lead applicants and consortium members from SCC4 are ineligible to reapply in the same capacity for SCC5, although grantees from Rounds 1-3 may apply if they propose a different industry sector.

To date, the DOL has issued four rounds of SCC grants, involving 170 colleges across 31 states. These grants have supported sectors like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and...