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A new report from CCRC takes an in-depth look at connecting credentials from #CommunityColleges to post-completion success, showing which types of degrees and certificates lead to good jobs and careers, and which ones typically don’t. CCRC’s analysis finds that while

Two #AscendiumEP grants to Achieving the Dream and CCRC aim to scale evidence-informed shortened academic terms. Read the article to learn about the potential impact of this model for learners from low-income backgrounds. bit.ly/3YQnGeG

Our team at #AscendiumEP is growing! D’Wayne Bell joins as Senior Learning and Impact Officer, advancing our Expand Opportunity strategy by making grants in research and supporting ongoing strategy learning. Meet D’Wayne other new team members at the link.

New to #HigherEdInPrison? THEI's college navigation resources are designed for incarcerated learners and the programs that support them. They’re clear, practical, and ready to use. bit.ly/4kdI01z #AscendiumEP

#AscendiumEd offices will be closed on Monday, May 26 in recognition of #MemorialDay.

Say hello to Shana Riddick, our new Associate Learning and Impact Officer at Ascendium! She will help us learn about and improve our philanthropic practices, policies, and procedures. Meet Shana and the rest of our newest team members at the link. bit.ly/43zsyr7

Please welcome another new member to our growing #AscendiumEP team! Drew Curtis joins as a Senior Learning and Impact Officer, advancing our Connect and Align Systems strategy by making grants in research and supporting ongoing strategy learning. Click the link to meet Drew and

How can community colleges boost degree completion and meet workforce needs? North Carolina is betting big on a proven model — with new funding, robust advising, and wraparound support for students in high-demand fields. Learn more in this article from workshiftnews.

Give a warm welcome to Maggie Fay, our new Senior Learning and Impact Officer! Maggie will work to advance our Support Learner Success strategy by making grants in research and supporting ongoing strategy learning. Click the link to learn more about Maggie and her new Ascendium

We’re pleased to welcome Jenny Parks to Ascendium! As our new Deputy Director, she oversees our Connect and Align Systems grantmaking strategy. Jenny has decades of experience leveraging innovative policy and practice to connect state and regional systems of postsecondary

Based on interviews with program and administrative leaders at rural-serving community colleges and an analysis of state and regulatory policies, this New America brief details recommendations for institutions and states as they consider how to best support the needs of rural

First-time certificate earners are on the rise — especially among younger learners. New data from National Student Clearinghouse shows a 13% increase in first-time certificate earners in 2023–24, even as associate and bachelor’s degree completions decline. Learn more in this article from Work

Are you joining Jobs for the Future (JFF) at #JFFHorizons? We invite you to these sessions with #AscendiumEP exploring strategies to support learners across the #PostecondaryEd field. On June 10 at the Lunch Main Stage, catch Molly Lasagna and leaders from Jobs for the Future, New Orleans Saints,

How can #PostsecondaryEd systems expand work-based learning opportunities for the learners who need them most? Listen to #AscendiumEP media partner Future U. Podcast’s recent episode to explore how postsecondary education institutions, nonprofits, government policymakers, and

We’re feeling inspired after #JFFHorizons by the many ideas and strategies shared to support successful futures for learners across #PostsecondaryEd and #WorkforceTraining. Thanks to Jobs for the Future (JFF) for the opportunity to take part in this important event. We’ll see you next year!

From solar panel installation to wind turbine construction, a growing number of rural learners are training for good jobs in clean energy. Read this five-part series from #AscendiumEP media partner Rural News Network to explore how industry, state governments, and

The Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence recognizes exemplary community colleges that deliver high levels of student success, both during college and after graduation. Congratulations to this year’s winner, Southwest Tech. Click the link to read about the model practices of

In recognition of #Juneteenth, our office will be closed Thursday, June 19. #AscendiumEd

In recognition of #IndependenceDay, #AscendiumEd will be closed Friday, July 4.

What role do faculty play in transfer student outcomes? Read this recent report from MDRC to learn how rigorous evidence could inform departmental practices and remove barriers to credential completion for more transfer students. bit.ly/4kiEDWG #AscendiumEP