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Yet, federal investment, such as Workforce Pell, is essential for broad access and success in filling critical fields. perspectives.acct.org 3 Featured Pell Grants Workforce Development LaGuardia Community College’s Blueprint for Student Success perspectives.acct.org 2 Featured Student Success A Status Update on Short-term/Workforce Pell A recap of the latest developments in the efforts to authorize workforce pell grants for eligible students who enroll in short-term workforce programs that meet certain criteria. perspectives.acct.org 4 Featured Pell Grants Workforce Development Financial Aid EDUCATION REGULATIONS COULD PREVENT COURSEMATERIAL ACCESS PROGRAMS perspectives.acct.org 1 Featured Latest Action in Washington 05/08 Law Alert 05/08/2024 ED’s Civil Rights Guidance on Title VI; Better FAFSA Update; Senate DOL Hearing; Legal Issues in Higher Ed Webinar Read More 05/01 Law Alert 05/01/2024 Senate Community College Month Resolution; SCCTG Awards; PSSG Endorsement Read More 04/24 Law Alert 04/24/2024 FY25 Appropriations Update; Community College Month Resolution; Title IX Rule, New Grant Opportunity Read More 04/17 Law Alert 04/17/2024 FY25 Hearing Roundup; FAFSA Week of Action; ED’s New Student Loan Debt Proposed Rule; SNAP E&T Cohort Apps Read More 04/10 Law Alert 04/10/2024 WIOA Reauthorization; New Student Loan Debt Relief Plan; SNAP E&T Cohort Apps; IRS Direct File Outreach; Appropriations Webinar Read More Want LAW Alerts sent directly to your inbox? Full Name Email Address POLL HEREMeeting the Workforce Needs of Today & Tomorrow: Current Efforts & Federal Opportunities While the nation is grappling with workforce shortages due to retiring baby boomers and technological advancements, community colleges are offering short-term programs to address demand. Yet, federal investment, such as Workforce Pell, is essential for broad access and success in filling critical fields. perspectives.acct.org 3 Featured Pell Grants Workforce Development LaGuardia Community College’s Blueprint for Student Success perspectives.acct.org 2 Student Success Featured A Status Update on Short-term/Workforce Pell A recap of the latest developments in the efforts to authorize workforce pell grants for eligible students who enroll in short-term workforce programs that meet certain criteria. perspectives.acct.org 4 Featured Pell Grants Workforce Development Financial Aid EDUCATION REGULATIONS COULD PREVENT COURSEMATERIAL ACCESS PROGRAMS perspectives.acct.org 1 Featured Fiscal Year Crossover: President Biden’s FY 2025 Budget Unveiled as Congress Continues to Negotiate FY 2024 Appropriations Going over the current status of the fiscal year 2024 process and reviewing the President’s fiscal year 2025 budget request. perspectives.acct.org 2 Appropriations Funding Congress’ Funding Cuts Will Hurt Community College Students and Stifle Innovation Since the historic bipartisan CHIPS & Science Act was passed, community colleges’ role in the innovation economy has grown significantly. But Congress’s recent funding cuts to science agencies, including at the National Science Foundation (NSF), have jeopardized critical funding for community colleges and their ability to expand access to good-paying jobs catalyzed by CHIPS investments. realcleareducation.com 1 Funding … 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 … © ACCT Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. 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