Community college students can sigh with relief over the release of state funding. PACCC Chair Dr. Tuesday Stanley: “With the funding delay behind us, the colleges look forward to continuing to do what they do best – preparing students to meet workforce needs in all 67 counties.”

PA’s 15 community colleges have yet to receive funding approved in the state’s budget. Take action to urge legislators to release the funds without further delay. 245,000 students and 17,600 employees are counting on it! bit.ly/41aRPoK #CountingOnPA

PA’s community colleges haven't received operating funds in the state’s FY 2023-24 budget. It is critical that the General Assembly pass legislation authorizing the release of funding with urgency to prevent employees and students from being impacted. bit.ly/3sTh7uO

Opening soon CCAC Community College of Allegheny County : The Center for Education, Innovation and Training, where students will gain workforce skills for the field of robotics and other rapidly advancing technologies. It's part of the Pioneering Pittsburg's New Workforce Campaign. bit.ly/3MkeWqV

Renewed state investment in dual enrollment will result in greater college readiness, increased degree attainment, lower education cost and a stronger workforce for PA — Dr. Bieber, PACCC Vice Chair. PA House Education Committee testimony: bit.ly/3tGhWqW

A clean energy initiative involving a consortium chaired by Delaware Cty CommCol President Cronin is receiving a multi-million federal investment and will provide high-quality workforce training by community colleges Bucks County Community College Community College of Philadelphia Delaware Cty CommCol & MontgomeryCountyCC bit.ly/46DpqcM

As part of their Pennsylvania Education Tour, a hearing of the PA House Appropriations & Education Committees was hosted by Community College Of Beaver County. It was an important conversation on prioritizing funding for public education. View at bit.ly/3Q8CYr1

“As a first-generation college student, I had little support in pursuing my post-secondary educational path,” says Peter Schweyer. “Higher education is expensive and addressing those costs must be a bigger priority for the State Legislature.” Read more bit.ly/3RBTWPB

Thanks to the PA House Republican Policy Committee for hosting a hearing on higher education costs. As Dr. Bullock of CCAC Community College of Allegheny County testified, community colleges play a vital role in making higher education and workforce training accessible. View the hearing: bit.ly/3PR8Sbn

Congrats to BC3 on opening its Victor K. Phillips Nursing & Allied Health Building! Did you know 75% of associate degrees in nursing in PA are conferred by community colleges? In fact, community colleges are the largest provider of healthcare workforce training in the state!

Thank you US VP Kamala Harris for visiting Reading Area Community College as part of your nationwide college tour to hear what’s important to community college students and to emphasize the importance of voting. Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

“Community colleges need to continue to be the most affordable option for families to lower student debt,” says Rep. Jesse Topper, Minority Chairman of the PA House Education Committee. #PACCCsImpact Read more: bit.ly/45wztQh

“Luzerne County Community College and Pennsylvania’s other community colleges bring tremendous value not only to education but to workforce development,” says Rep. Jim Haddock #PACCCsImpact Read more bit.ly/47w2xc9

Now signed by Gov. Shapiro, PA’s 2023-24 budget includes a 2% increase for community colleges. While the need for more investment remains, the colleges will maximize every dollar to make education affordable, meet workforce training needs and strengthen the state’s economy.

“Dual enrollment was the first step that opened doors for my entire career,” says PA State Rep. @thkutz. “Every student should have access to dual enrollment so that higher education and its costs are not a barrier to success.” #PACCCsImpact Read more bit.ly/43PJkzi

A new Delaware Cty CommCol program is giving high school juniors a no-cost start toward an education degree. A great example of how PA’s community colleges are addressing the shortage of teachers. #PACCsImpact Listen to story from KYW Newsradio: bit.ly/43PCc5G

Community college’s not only create affordable career education and training pathways for students, many also offer youth summer programs to suit almost any interest! Thanks Governor Josh Shapiro for experiencing a Northampton Community College youth summer program first-hand.

Way to represent! Emily Andrewson, Delaware Cty CommCol Welding Certificate program grad & Philly Shipyard, Inc. apprentice, introduced President Biden at Navy Yard Philadelphia yesterday. DCCC President Cronin also attended thanks to the college’s strong relationship with Philly’s #maritimeindustry .

“Community Colleges bring new educational opportunities to people from all walks of life,” says Senator David Argall, PA Senate Education Committee Chair. “They are also incredibly responsive to the needs of employers.” #PACCCsImpact Read more bit.ly/44LSAoO

Welcome and congratulations to Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, new president of Delaware Cty CommCol! Dr. Cronin has 30+ years of education experience and has served community colleges for over two decades. bit.ly/3Oar8Me