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BC Entrepreneurs to Present at ThinkBiz 2010
PR Web, August 26, 2010
… The conference is hosted by Western Washington University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Whatcom Community College as an opportunity to offer businesses affordable opportunity to learn more skills to help their businesses stabilize and grow. …
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/08/prweb4419684.htm
EvCC gets $250,000 grant to train 16 nurses
Snohomish County Business Journal, August 26, 2010
(scroll to 11th story) … Everett Community College and its partners have received a $250,000 grant to offer ongoing hospital staff development and accelerated training for up to 16 licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses. …
http://www.snohomishcountybusinessjournal.com/article/20100826/SCBJ04/708269932/-1/SCBJ
Negril chamber partners with US engineers to manufacture diesel from waste vegetable oil
Jamaica Observer, August 26, 2010
… Last week's launch of the project was attended by members of the Negril business community, a lecturer and a chemical engineering student at University of Technology (UTech); one student from the US-based Green River Community College and five American engineers, including James Burke, the architect of the project. …
CBC recognized for being military friendly
TriCity Herald, August 26, 2010
Columbia Basin College in Pasco has been named a "military-friendly school" for 2011 by G.I. Jobs magazine. …
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/08/26/1143992/cbc-recognized-for-being-military.html
What’s new this fall at Edmonds Community College?
Edmonds Beacon, August 26, 2010
Edmonds Community College will hold classes in its newly renovated building, Meadowdale Hall, this fall. …
Hospital Foundation awards $28,000 for healthcare education
Lake Chelan Mirror, August 25, 2010
… Veronica Escoto, a Manson High School graduate, has also received multiple Bragg scholarships. She is currently studying at Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) and was recently admitted to the school's two-year Radiologic Technology program, where she will study to become a radiologic technologist, an important member of health care teams. …
http://www.lakechelanmirror.com/main.asp?SectionID=5&SubSectionID=5&ArticleID=2861
The Fresh Sheet: Local chef victorious in competition
The Spokesman Review, August 25, 2010
Curtis Smith, an instructor at the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy at Spokane Community College, took home the grand prize of $2000 and top honors in the ...
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/aug/25/local-chef-victorious-in-competition/
Seattle Mayor Unveils Job Plan
KUOW NPR, August 25, 2010
… He was flanked by students from a welding class at South Seattle Community College, and was joined by a small–business owner and the leader of a health care ...
http://kuow.org/program.php?id=21188
South Seattle Community College named “Military Friendly School”
West Seattle Herald, August 25, 2010
South Seattle Community College has been designated by G.I. Jobs magazine as a “Military Friendly School” for 2011 based on its role in accepting America’s veterans as students. …
Pierce College receives $1.2 million grant
The Suburban Times, August 25, 2010
Pierce College was recently awarded a five-year, $1.2 million grant from the Department of Education to continue the TRIO Student Support Services program (253-912-3644) at the Fort Steilacoom campus. This grant was especially competitive as the Department of Education reduced the total number of projects by 40 for this award cycle. …
http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/08/25/pierce-college-receives-1-2-million-grant/
Job Corps celebrates 45 years
Columbia Basin Herald, August 25, 2010
Johanna Connor, 20, was determined to build a better life for herself when she came to the Columbia Basin Job Corps. … Johanna has since earned her high school diploma, completed Certified Nursing Assistant training and finished two quarters at Big Bend Community College. …
http://www.columbiabasinherald.com/news/article_349f0e9e-b08e-11df-a0f1-001cc4c03286.html
Honors & Awards: A summary listing of institution and individual honors and awards
Community College Week, August 25, 2010
… Aside from Capital, the new Leaders Colleges are Alamo Community College District, Brazosport College, Martin Community College, Northampton Community College, Northern Virginia Community College and Yakima Valley Community College. Through Achieving the Dream, …
http://www.ccweek.com/news/templates/template.aspx?articleid=2044&zoneid=3
Jaded Mary takes the next step
North Kitsap Herald, August 25, 2010
… Bertsch studied music at Olympic College's Bremerton campus and teaches music lessons privately through his company in Port Orchard—Sound Academy—and at the ...
http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/entertainment/101483779.html
West Wing Addition and Remodel - Building 100
Daily Journal of Commerce, August 24, 2010
Grays Harbor College, founded in 1930, is a community college in Aberdeen, Wash. The college sits on a 120-acre campus site overlooking the town of Aberdeen ...
http://djcoregon.com/news/2010/08/24/west-wing-addition-and-remodel-building-100/
SBA has much to offer small businesses
Tacoma Weekly, August 23-27, 2010
…One program is Service Corps of Retired Executives, which is operated through Bates Technical College. Goings said former executives from major companies like Boeing and Weyerhaeuser offer their wisdom to entrepreneurs. There are plans for an outreach program to veterans who want to start a business. Goings said this likely would be located at Bates or Clover Park Technical College. …
http://www.tacomaweekly.com/article/4738/
A summer school for success
Tacoma Weekly, August 23-27, 2010
Faculty at Tacoma Community College (TCC) made a bold decision when they decided to start their newest summer programming. … Davis is an adjunct professor of ethnic studies and sociology at TCC, Bellevue College and Pierce College. …
http://www.tacomaweekly.com/article/4641/
Ex-con wants to share his experiences with local youth
Tacoma Weekly, August 23-27, 2010
… He enrolled in a warehouse logistics course offered through Tacoma Community College (TCC) and Tacoma Goodwill, graduating earlier this month. … He spoke at an Urban League meeting for its male mentorship initiative project and to participants in Men of Distinction, a program TCC offered this summer for young black males interested in college.
http://www.tacomaweekly.com/article/4736/
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Questioning Value of Science Degrees
Inside Higher Ed, August 26, 2010
International study doubts correlation between increasing number of STEM graduates and economic growth, while finding link between total graduates and economic growth.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/08/26/stem
You’ve Been Pre-Approved
Inside Higher Ed, August 26, 2010
New project aims to track down students who have enough credit to earn associate degree but, for whatever reason, never were awarded one.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/focus/community_colleges/recent/retroactive
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