<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Community College Times : Workforce Development Articles</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/&amp;page=4f3907e4-4ae2-4106-a99b-ee5646247f00&amp;wp=72747d37-7174-4242-8be1-012d95cc6d82&amp;pageurl=SitePages/RSS-Feeds.aspx</link><description>Community College Times : Workforce Development Articles</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Chance visits to a campus led to manufacturing jobs</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/A-pass-by-campus-leads-to-careers-in-manufacturing.aspx</link><description>Sherille Bell returned to the Dallas area in 2012 and was staying with her aunt, who lives near Richland College. Bell needed a change in her life; her aunt encouraged her to see if Richland could help.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 21:25:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Working together to build a stronger local workforce</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/Working-together-to-build-a-stronger-local-workforce.aspx</link><description>Strong partnerships with local businesses help colleges educate and train the workers those companies need to succeed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:12:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DHS seeks college students for cybersecurity internships</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/DHS-seek-college-students-for-cybersecurity-internships.aspx</link><description>​The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications from community college students for cybersecurity internships at the department.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:53:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Corporate leaders urge college presidents to 'talk to us'</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/Corporate-leaders-urge-college-presidents-to-talk-to-us.aspx</link><description>Finding workers with the right technical skills is only half the battle, according to corporate leaders.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:54:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mass. tries a different approach to workforce training</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/Massachusetts-is-transforming-workforce-training.aspx</link><description>The Massachusetts Transformation Agenda is helping community colleges create better career pathways.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:50:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Manufacturers, colleges fast track vets to jobs</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/Manufacturers-colleges-fast-track-vets-to-jobs.aspx</link><description>A corporate-sponsored program to train military veterans for manufacturing careers graduates its first class.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:21:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>State directors focus on nursing data to support ADN</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/State-directors-focus-on-nursing-data-to-make-case-for-ASN.aspx</link><description>A new nursing and allied health professions workgroup will, in part, keep tabs on laws and policies affecting nursing education, training and employment.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:49:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>House GOP leaders stump for SKILLS Act</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/SKILLS-Act-would-streamline-workforce-programs.aspx</link><description>House Republicans—some with community college backgrounds—visited a two-year college in Virginia on Thursday to promote their bill to reauthorize the federal Workforce Investment Act.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:45:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The need to serve 'mal-employed' immigrants</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/The-need-to-serve-mal-employed-immigrants.aspx</link><description>A handful of community colleges are participating in an initiative to help immigrant healthcare workers find work in the healthcare industry.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:44:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Helping India with its ambitious education plan</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/Community-college-leaders-advise-India-on-ambitious-education-plan.aspx</link><description>U.S. community college leaders are advising India on its plans to establish 200 community colleges.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:56:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cape Fear's ship has finally come in</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/Cape-Fears-ship-has-finally-come-in.aspx</link><description>When the opportunity came to get a deal on a research and training vessel for its marine technology program, Cape Fear Community College acted quickly to make an offer.</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:16:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>For N.C. manufacturer, local college is a partner in progress</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/local-college-is-a-partner-in-progress-.aspx</link><description>Through ups and downs, Jerry Pedley has stuck with manufacturing and with a local community college to find the right workers to help his companies to succeed.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:50:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community colleges crucial for rural development</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/Community-colleges-crucial-for-rural-development.aspx</link><description>Rural colleges can foster economic growth by emphasizing the benefits of a rural location, including the lower cost of living, cheaper operating costs, lower taxes and a college partner ready to train workers.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:06:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Preparing students for careers and life on the open ocean</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/Preparing-students-for-careers-and-life-on-the-open-ocean.aspx</link><description>Designed to train students to work in an array of marine-related fields, the marine technology program at Cape Fear Community College is one of the most unique programs in the country.</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:48:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The art, science and job prospects of brewing beer</title><link>http://www.communitycollegetimes.com/Pages/Workforce-Development/In-NC-a-new-program-is-brewing-to-serve-local-industry.aspx</link><description>When Michael Helmick was looking to start a new program at Rockingham Community College to help foster local jobs, he turned to a company that has been in the area for 35 years.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:45:03 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>