Community colleges aim to connect the education they offer to work. Now the workplace itself is a major site of learning. That creates an opportunity and a challenge for community colleges.
Artificial intelligence, workforce platforms, professional software and employer training systems increasingly help people acquire skills while performing real tasks. These tools teach workers to use new technologies, manage projects, solve problems and assume greater responsibility.
But learning often remains invisible outside the company. It may not translate into college credit, a recognized credential or a clear route to a better job. That’s why a new European investment report has insights that should matter to American community colleges.
