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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Steven Gonzales Community colleges have a reputation for being leaders in workforce training. With strong ties to local business and industry, Maricopa Community Colleges are leading the way with industry-aligned bachelors degrees. In 2021, Arizona community colleges received approval to offer baccalaureate degrees.

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Postsecondary Education Critical for High-Earning Jobs of the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Future of Good Jobs: Projections through 2031 " reminds readers that higher education has a critical role to play in the future earnings of their students and the stability of the American economy. “It are expected to grow more than 20% between the years of 2021 and 2031, with the largest growth seen for those holding bachelor’s degrees.

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How to Move Latinx Students into High-Paying Jobs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By 2031, Latinx workers will make up 90% of the new workforce. This year, Excelencia also examined three specific areas of industry projected to grow by roughly 10% by 2031: STEM (statistics, technology, engineering and mathematics), healthcare, and educational professions. population growth. Currently, one fifth of the U.S.