Thursday, July 8, 2010

NEWS LINKS | July 8, 2010

SBCTC NEWS LINKS | Articles about – and of interest to – Washington state community and technical colleges


 

SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS

 

Brandman University, Tacoma CC launch new local option to earn bachelor degrees

Students could earn a bachelor's degree in as little as three years through a new partnership between Tacoma Community College and Brandman University.

Tacoma Daily Index, June 30, 2010

http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1798112&more=0

Another great success for CBC nuclear program
Synergism is at work in the Tri-Cities as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the community, Hanford, contractors and Columbia Basin College create new opportunities for the future work force.
Tri-City Herald, July 8, 2010
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/07/08/1084766/another-great-success-for-cbc.html

 

TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION

 

Factory Jobs Return, but Employers Find Skills Shortage

New York Times, July 2, 2010

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/02/business/economy/02manufacturing.html?src=busln

 

American Dream Is Elusive for New Generation

New York Times, July 7, 2010

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/07/business/economy/07generation.html?pagewanted=1&ref=business&src=me

 

 


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