Today, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds called for the expansion of Pell grants to cover more short-term certificates in high-demand fields saying, “Iowans are eager for life-changing opportunities and employers want to hire them for good jobs that require postsecondary education or training, but less than a B.A.â€
NSC CEO Andy Van Kleunen joined Governor Reynolds along with leaders from Iowa community colleges, employers, and students for a press conference this morning. Andy praised Iowa’s Innovative GAP Tuition program, calling it a model for other states and the nation because it picks up where federal financial aid leaves off and enables students to attend short-term community college programs that lead to in-demand credentials.
Read more at:
https://www.nationalskillscoalition.org/news/blog/gov-of-iowa-calls-for-expansion-of-pell-grants-to-short-term-certificates--------------
Not a fan of govt subsidzed education expansion, but at least it's real world skills based and for people to either stay in, advance, or get back into the workforce, rather than pure welfare or gender studies type social majors.
