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More students choosing CC or accredited training programs
Posted on 1/15/26 at 11:18 am
Posted on 1/15/26 at 11:18 am
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Enrollments in undergraduate certificate and associate degree programs both grew by about 2% in fall 2025, while enrollment in bachelor’s degree programs rose by less than 1%, the report found. Community colleges now enroll 752,000 students in undergraduate certificate programs — a 28% jump from just four years ago.
quote:CNBC
Under President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” which Congress passed last year, students enrolling in workforce training programs at community colleges may be eligible for Pell Grants, a type of aid awarded solely based on financial need. The grants are worth up to $7,395 for the 2025-26 academic year. Previously, these funds were only available to degree-seeking undergraduate students.
Wasn't aware that Pell Grants could be used for training programs. That's a game changer
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Posted on 1/15/26 at 11:34 am to bigjoe1
2 years of Community College study is Free in Tennessee under the "Tennessee Promise" program. It's all funded by the state lottery. I
t also covers Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) which provides workforce development training and certification for people who want to go into the trades instead of pursuing a degree.
t also covers Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) which provides workforce development training and certification for people who want to go into the trades instead of pursuing a degree.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 11:36 am to bigjoe1
kinda how it should be.
A 4 year business degree and a lot of debt isn't going to get you very far these days.
A 4 year business degree and a lot of debt isn't going to get you very far these days.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 11:38 am to bigjoe1
I wonder how much that 28% jump is fraud with scammers farming student aid using fake AI students + stolen info.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 11:38 am to bigjoe1
Excellent. The world does not need more art history majors.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 11:52 am to bigjoe1
quote:
Wasn't aware that Pell Grants could be used for training programs. That's a game changer
It still needs regulations and based on recent history it likely will be extremely limited in scope.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 11:56 am to bigjoe1
In before the usual suspects lecture us that life without a Bachelors is doomed to broken bodies and financial failure.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 12:17 pm to bigjoe1
Probably the way to go. Nothing wrong with taking intro courses at a community college (assuming the credits transfer)
Posted on 1/15/26 at 12:21 pm to bigjoe1
All of the "learn a trade" and "retire as a millionaire plumber" social media videos and messaging apparently are working, but generative AI job displacement eventually will cause problems for tradesman too.
Instead of seeing the same 3 or 4 heating and cooling company vans riding around here, one day there will be 8 or 9. Will be much harder to retire as a millionaire plumber.
My advice for young people seeking a career path is "I don't know what the frick to tell ya!"
Instead of seeing the same 3 or 4 heating and cooling company vans riding around here, one day there will be 8 or 9. Will be much harder to retire as a millionaire plumber.
My advice for young people seeking a career path is "I don't know what the frick to tell ya!"
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