Joanne Scott had been without full-time work for about two decades and was struggling to reenter the workforce. Then she learned this year about a short-term pharmacy technician program at Mt. San ...

In as little as two weeks, you could earn a certificate and improve your job prospects.

Two years ago, Camille Charleston moved from Haiti to the United States, hoping to escape “survival mode” and pursue the American dream. Charleston, 29, didn’t have enough money to pay for college, ...

Talks on how to expand the Pell Grant to short-term workforce training programs are progressing after the first two days of rule-making meetings, and no critical areas of disagreement have emerged.

Short-term goals are the smaller, actionable steps that pave the way toward larger career objectives. By setting and accomplishing these goals, you’re not only building confidence and demonstrating ...

The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" extends Pell Grant eligiblity to include short-term programs beginning July 1, 2026. Some education experts worry the expansion could open the door to low-quality ...

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