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Employer and Community College Partnerships: Models and Practices for Supporting Students and Strengthening the Workforce

In an era of student enrollment declines, tight labor markets, rising college costs, and a growing lack of confidence in the value of a postsecondary education, community colleges and employers have ample reasons to partner together.

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Trends in Employer Partnerships With Community Colleges: Insights From Strada's National Grant Challenge

Partnerships between community colleges and employers have the opportunity to address local and regional economic needs through a range of tools, including supporting student success through resources and services, integrating work-based learning, and building career pathways.

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Jonathan Furr to join Strada as its first chief data ecosystem officer

The innovative leader brings an extensive track record of navigating through challenges to create effective education-to-employment data systems.

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Gabriella Gómez to join Strada as executive vice president for policy, advocacy, communications

The postsecondary education policy leader will oversee the nonprofit organization’s advocacy work with state and federal policymakers.

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$6 million awarded to expand programs aimed at student success beyond college completion

Three-year grants awarded to four institutions will support the expansion of programs designed to help learners succeed during and after completion of their degree or credential.

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Strada names Rhonda Powell as new general counsel, executive vice president

The experienced corporate leader and legal expert brings a diverse range of experience to guide Strada’s legal team and serve the organization’s board of trustees.

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Strada awards $4 million to 11 community college and employer partnerships

The two-year grants will support proven partnerships that connect learners to education and in-demand employment opportunities and strengthen regional economies.

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Alumni survey: Learning key skills during college led to $8,700 more in earnings

At a time of declining enrollment and growing societal uncertainty about higher education’s value, the views of alumni can help ensure that today’s students maximize all the benefits that college offers.

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Listening to alumni about how education enriches lives

A rich mixture of skills gained in college improves post-completion outcomes for students.

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Value Beyond the Degree: Alumni Perspectives on How College Experiences Improve Their Lives

The list of benefits associated with earning a college degree is extensive and oft-repeated. It includes higher average lifetime earnings, employment security, greater self-esteem, and better health, among many others.

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Workforce development leader Michele Chang to join Strada as chief strategy officer

The former U.S. Commerce Department official will head the social impact organization’s strategy and innovation team.

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New research on the 'Great Resignation' offers surprisingly good news

A new study from Strada reveals a silver lining at a challenging time in the employment world.

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What we’ve learned from the State Opportunity Index — and what comes next

One year after its release, Strada CEO and President Stephen Moret reflects on what has been learned so far and what to expect in the next iteration.

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The invisible barrier: how restrictions on majors influence career paths

How a student chooses a college major is often the result of personal factors, such as interests, strengths, or education and career guidance.

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Testimony on reauthorizing WIOA: How better data can improve outcomes for everyone

Strada CEO and President Stephen Moret testified before the House Committee on Education and Workforce about reauthorizing the nation’s main workforce development legislation — the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or WIOA.

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HBCU Initiative: 5 questions for Strada’s Daryl Graham

The senior vice president of HBCU and engagement discusses how a $25 million investment created a community of students who learn from one another while celebrating the legacy of HBCUs.

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10 elements for state data systems

Strada worked closely with state data agencies and higher education executives to identify 10 critical elements that contribute to the capacity of state data systems.

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