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Strada appoints Heather McKay to direct Institute for the Future of Work

Strada Education Foundation appoints Heather McKay to direct Institute for the Future of Work

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Community college, biotech companies partner to prepare students for careers

At the heart of MiraCosta College’s Increase Diversity, Equity, and Advancement in Biotechnology program, funded in part by a $400,000 grant from Strada Education Foundation, is a unique partnership between the college and two local biotech employers: Sterogene Bio-Separations and Open Biopharma Research and Training Institute.

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Webinar: Value of community colleges extends beyond completion rates

Report indicates both success and need for improvement in meeting students’ varied goals

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Community college, dental insurer come together to address hygienist shortage

The community college learning lab and dental clinic is now a newly refurbished space where dental hygiene students refine their technique on mannequins outfitted with realistic incisors, molars, and cuspids. The clinic was remodeled through a partnership with Delta Dental of Rhode Island and supported by a $400,000 grant from Strada Education Foundation.

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Strada appoints Kathleen Smith as senior vice president, federal government relations

Veteran education policy advocate brings extensive federal experience to shape policy solutions that strengthen pathways to opportunity.

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New Strada grant aids those who help students and families complete FAFSA

A new and improved Free Application for Federal Student Aid expected late this year should provide opportunities for more students and their families to access money to pay for college. Yet the transition to this new form presents unprecedented challenges for those who work to help students complete it.

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Microcredentials empower students at The University of Texas at Austin

Microcredentials empower students at The University of Texas at Austin

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Beyond Completion Challenge
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Microcredentials offer career-aligned path for liberal arts students

A Texas-sized push for microcredentials: The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Beyond Completion Challenge
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How The University of Texas at Arlington prepares students for immediate employment

How The University of Texas at Arlington prepares students for immediate employment

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Beyond Completion Challenge
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A Texas-sized push for microcredentials at a state university system

A Texas-sized push for microcredentials at a state university system

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The Value of Community Colleges: Recent Students’ Motivations and Outcomes

To better understand the value community colleges provide to individuals and communities, we need to acknowledge the range of needs they serve.

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Study assesses community college students’ views on value of their education

According to new Strada Education Foundation research, community college attendees who complete an associate degree or successfully transfer to a four-year institution value their education at rates comparable to or higher than recent bachelor’s degree completers. However, researchers found first-generation students rated the value of their community college education about 20 percentage points lower than those who are not first-generation students.

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The invisible barrier: how restrictions on majors influence career paths

How a student chooses a college major is often the result of personal factors, such as interests, strengths, or education and career guidance.

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Testimony on reauthorizing WIOA: How better data can improve outcomes for everyone

President and CEO, Stephen Moret, provides a testimony during the “Strengthening WIOA: Improving Outcomes for America’s Workforce” hearing on March 5, 2025.

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HBCU Initiative: 5 questions for Strada’s Daryl Graham

How a $25 million investment created a community of leaders and students who learn from one another while celebrating the legacy of HBCUs.

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Celebrating the best of the past, striving for the best of the future

In 2025, Strada’s look and brand image will change to reflect our commitment to working with focus, connection, curiosity, agility, and optimism — qualities that will guide us and undergird all our efforts.

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10 elements for state data systems

Strada worked closely with state data agencies and higher education executives to identify 10 critical elements that contribute to the capacity of state data systems.

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