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Recognizing the Significance of Community Colleges in the U.S.

The U.S. Senate officially designates April 2025 as Community College Month. This aims to highlight the vital role these institutions play in providing access to higher education, workforce training, and supporting the nation's economy, directly impacting citizens' development opportunities and financial stability.
Key points
Community colleges offer affordable education, with an average annual tuition of $3,990, making higher education accessible to working individuals, low-income students, parents, and veterans.
They are crucial for workforce development, training professionals in industries like semiconductors, construction, and healthcare, thereby supporting local job markets.
Dual enrollment programs in high schools allow students to earn college credits, saving time and money on future education.
Community college alumni contributed $898.5 billion to the national economy in 2020, demonstrating their significant impact on national prosperity.
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A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
Print number: SRES 202
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2025-05-05