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February is Career Education Month, and we're thrilled to celebrate the incredible impact of career pathways offered by our #19Strong Los Angeles community colleges. Did you know that LA's community colleges are transforming lives through targeted Career Education programs? There are over 250 career education programs offered through the 19 community colleges in our region. Not only do career education programs provide students with valuable skills but they also open doors to fulfilling and high-demand professions. From cutting-edge technology programs to hands-on healthcare training, we're shaping the future workforce of Los Angeles. The impact of these career pathways is profound – creating a bridge between education and industry needs, reducing unemployment, and fostering economic growth in our community. Between the state's new Career Technical Education Plan and the development of the State Master Plan for Career Education more good news is coming for our students and the region.   Come learn more about a career education program that might be right for you or someone you know at www.ccla.com. Join us in recognizing the achievements of our students, faculty, staff, administrators and partners who contribute to the success of Career Technical Education in the LA region.  Spread the word and share your CTE success stories using #LARCCareerTechMonth! Let's inspire and support the next generation of skilled professionals and highlight the transformative impact of career pathways. #19Strong #CTEMonth #LACommunityColleges #FutureWorkforce #SkillsForSuccess

Two days ago, now that it’s past midnight on what was a Thursday, the University of Texas system enacted the Governor's mandate to dissolve DEI programs. This predictably led to the downsizing of the DEI staff across its campuses. The Houston FOX station reported this, and their expert, Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones, says "It is anti-Black, and I think that Black parents shouldn't send their kids to any schools that don't have DEI, and let's see how the athletic programs go" (1). When I saw this, my superhuman abilities to think a million things in parallel kicked in. Not really. First, the title confused me, that's why I watched the video, I was intrigued. Contrary to what the title suggested, it wasn't DEI causing layoffs; rather, it was DEI personnel who were laid off. Then, my own thoughts and opinions kicked in. These are pretty plain and simple biases: 1. The education system, including almost all public and private institutions, is a failure that continually surprises everyone with how much it can degrade the quality of its output. 2. The educators, especially those in the 35-45 age bracket, are often products of this failed system. I believe the root issue isn’t education itself. The structure of core subjects like mathematics build knowledge incrementally, yet require consistent homework and effort. Generally, I believe it to be inherently equitable, but a bad teacher or two can change that. The real epiphany came realizing that Ms. Jones boiled down education to a monetary policy benefiting inflated institutions more than the students. Since 2000, the narrative around tuition fees has varied wildly. Friendly sources cite a 26% increase in recent times (2), others claim a 169% rise since 1980 (3). Yet, in reality, institutions like the University of California system have seen tuition hikes of nearly 300% since 2000 (4). In Texas, where contact sports dominate, Representative Jones advocates for student involvement in sports as a solution-- for what? They're not getting paid. She'll say their scholarship is as good as money, but then she'd be missing the point. This raises an important question: Would her stance hold if tuition cost $1M a year or $1 a year? She sweeps over the broader conflict between interests at the intersection of State, Corporate, and Institution, like a pro. I'm not complaining. Please don't be pessimistic about it. Like recognizing an addiction, identifying the problem is a first step towards recovery. We need to discuss important issues more openly and, I think, place the education system at the forefront of all considerations. (1) FOX 26 Houston (2024, April 4). UT Austin employees laid off as part of DEI [Video]. YouTube. https://lnkd.in/gqBp4Xhb (2:47) (2) https://lnkd.in/gDh3StzD (3) https://lnkd.in/gkwDJtRb (4) https://lnkd.in/gxzm2NNJ

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UT Austin received a record-breaking 73,000 undergraduate applications this year, a 20% jump from previous years! It's more popular than ever, but that means admissions could be tougher. For students not automatically admitted (based on Texas high school rank), the overall acceptance rate is 11% this year. Some majors, like computer science, business, engineering, and nursing, have now become even more competitive. Drawing on this year's admissions results and her 16 years of experience, MatchPoint College & Career Services founder & C.E.O Lisa Carlton stresses the strategic importance of exploring majors early, choosing activities purposefully to build an impressive resume, selecting a realistic major that aligns with interests and skills, and intentional multi-year planning. With such careful preparation, motivated students can increase their competitiveness and gain admission to UT Austin, even as acceptance rates continue setting new record lows. Lisa outlines key strategies to set students up for success in this increasingly competitive admissions environment at one of the top schools her firm works with students to apply to.

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An arts degree program isn't measured by 'job placement' or 'the marketplace'. This is insidious capitalistic propaganda that institutions of learning are now using. The arts by far are the most important tool is developing an society based on empathy, inclusion, and problem-solving. Instead, today’s students engaged in creative expression are now constantly being badgered to seek ‘jobs’. Mind you, universities only care if you wind up working at a corporation, not at a regional theatre or an arts centre. Why? So they can print and profit off of promoting the COMPANY you work at - not actually YOU or your creative pursuits and dreams. From communities to civilizations, in ALL of history, societies are studied and remembered through the ARTS - not by stock prices and employment figures.