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Recognizing Community College Month: Affordable Education and Workforce Training.

The US Senate officially recognizes April as Community College Month to highlight their vital role in providing accessible higher education and workforce training. These institutions offer affordable education (averaging $3,990 annually) to millions of diverse students, including veterans, working adults, and low-income individuals. This recognition aims to celebrate their significant contribution to the nation's economic prosperity and skilled labor force development.
Key points
Affirms community colleges as an affordable pathway to higher education, saving students time and money, often through dual enrollment programs.
Highlights their crucial function in training the workforce for essential sectors like healthcare, construction, and technology.
Acknowledges the massive economic return: every dollar of public funding generates $6.80 in tax revenue.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_664
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2024-04-30