Secretary of Labor recommends shift in approach at community colleges
The more than $500 million in grant money allotted to nearly 300 community colleges and universities for job training this week reflects a needed shift in priorities in community colleges, according to U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis.
The grants, part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training initiative, are a piece of an Obama administration program designed to promote skills development and employment opportunities among students, Solis said in an interview.
“So we can train people for the jobs that businesses aren’t finding qualified individuals for,” Solis said.
The $500 million is the second installment of the four-year, $2-billion initiative, according to a Department of
