Community colleges and other higher education institutions will benefit from new federal funding for workforce development programs and artificial intelligence advancement in education, the federal government announced on Nov. 10.
In 2026, the Department of Education will make $50 million available for the creation and expansion of short-term programs, which are more common at community colleges and are now eligible for federal Pell grant funding, according to a news release.
Additionally, a $50 million initiative for artificial intelligence will fund dual-enrollment programs where high school students can earn college credits for completing coursework on artificial intelligence offered by their local higher education institutions, according to the department….
Community Colleges to Receive Federal Funding Boost
