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Report: Immigrants Can Help Reduce Labor Shortage, Community Colleges Can Help

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"At the national level, we know that there are labor shortages that are projected over the next 10 years across key industries,” said Emily Logo, a director at Upwardly Global and principal researcher and project manager on the report. “[In In health care], we know over 3 million workers are anticipated needed by 2026. “So,

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A People's History of Higher Education in the US?

Higher Education Inquirer

At the front end of the higher ed pipeline, the US is not producing enough domestic students with the resources or skills to succeed in college and beyond. In 2026 we expect an enrollment cliff to occur, a ripple effect of the 2008 Great Recession. To make history, it's helpful to know history.