CAPPS

Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Most Impacted Industries

Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Most Impacted Industries

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Stephanie Ferguson April 30, 2023 The pandemic caused a major disruption in America’s labor force—something many have referred to as The Great Resignation. In 2022, more than 50 million workers quit their jobs, many of whom were in search of an improved work-life balance and flexibility, increased […]

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An Overlooked Financial Aid Tool Can Help More Adults Reach College

An Overlooked Financial Aid Tool Can Help More Adults Reach College

CAP Bradley D. Custer May 2, 2023 The Ability to Benefit provision for federal financial aid is underutilized but has great potential to increase educational attainment among adults without high school diplomas. Introduction and summary State leaders have identified workforce development as a top priority for 2023.1 There is a great […]

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California 2-Year Colleges Won’t Pause Approving 4-Year Programs

California 2-Year Colleges Won’t Pause Approving 4-Year Programs

Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman April 28, 2023 California Community College leaders have indicated they plan to move forward with approving bachelor’s degree programs at their institutions, despite a request from state lawmakers to pause in response to objections from the California State University system, EdSource reported. Legislation signed into law last October, Assembly Bill […]

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The Class of 2023 On Remote Work, AI and More

The Class of 2023 On Remote Work, AI and More

Inside Higher Ed Liam Knox May 2, 2023 The Class of 2023 is graduating into an economy transformed by the pandemic, rapidly evolving technology and potentially destabilizing levels of inflation. According to a new survey from Handshake, an online recruiting platform that connects students and employers, this year’s graduates are adjusting […]

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Student loan servicers cut customer service hours ahead of payment restart

Student loan servicers cut customer service hours ahead of payment restart

CNN Politics  Katie Lobosco April 30, 2023 Some student loan servicers have recently cut back on customer service hours, adding to the fear that borrowers won’t have sufficient support when transitioning back into repayment after a more than three-year pandemic pause. There was already concern over whether the critical return […]

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