MiraCosta College Career Education

"No one has ever claimed that test-optional policies are a 'magic bullet' that will instantaneously resolve all the problems of college admissions. But, particularly when combined with other initiatives to remove barriers to access, dropping ACT/SAT requirements is a proven way to enhance equity in undergraduate admissions."

"In many important ways, a student’s college journey begins with admissions. For some students, however, we can just as easily serve as an endpoint. Because we know how transformational college can be, we have a critical role to play in ensuring students fulfill their potential."

"The question looms large as more colleges plan to shift back from remote to in-person instruction."

It’s a social justice issue; giving kids a better idea of where they can go with their education, Abdul-Jabbar said.

"Big hits in CTE courses..."

"Institutions should put workforce skills career preparation and midcareer upskilling more at the center of their mission and culture, the report says."

And even college degree holders who are looking to change fields were more likely to say they would look outside traditional higher education for nondegree programs or skills training if they were to pursue education or training within the next six months..."

"Looking back at my high school experience, I was often told the only pathway to success is to head straight into a four-year college. That did a disservice to me and my peers, it always made me feel as if there was something wrong with me for taking a different path."

As the nation considers what is needed to recover, community colleges will play a central role in training people who need jobs and in helping employers find skilled workers.

"...a gap year in 2020 looks much different than it has prior to COVID-19".

"Contrary to the belief of some, community college isn’t just about checking off general education requirements, but about providing a clear path to meaningful careers. Community colleges have a keen focus on meeting the needs of business and industry in the communities they serve."

Career Education...

...many educators are finding creative ways to adapt through lesson and idea sharing."

Everybody’s going to be better as a result of this situation. We’re all going to be better teachers and we’ll gain so many skills, Ehlers said. At least, I hope that will be the case.

"Some subjects lend themselves to online learning, but career and technical education is not one of them. For those teachers and students, distance learning presents a challenge more than others. "

The Chancellor's Office is committed to providing resources to support individual community colleges and their students that are now working in a whole new way - online only. As such, a new webpage launched late last night (March 19, 2020) with several common questions and answers. Please encourage students to routinely check this page, as it will be updated daily. https://www.cccco.edu//Communications-an/Novel-Coronavirus

"A good CTE program taps into the local business community for everything from materials to instruction and work-study programs. A good CTE program also keeps an eye on where the needs are in the working world."