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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Furthermore, by 2031, the number of good jobs is expected to grow by 87 million. By partnering with Intel, our curriculum prepares students for real-world application. Of these jobs, 58 million will require a bachelors degree pathway. Maricopa Community Colleges has been at the forefront of AI.

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How to Move Latinx Students into High-Paying Jobs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By 2031, Latinx workers will make up 90% of the new workforce. This year, Excelencia also examined three specific areas of industry projected to grow by roughly 10% by 2031: STEM (statistics, technology, engineering and mathematics), healthcare, and educational professions. population growth. Currently, one fifth of the U.S.

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