System News | Opinion
Hands-on learning for in-demand careers
Finding opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience across a variety of
career fields can be key to where students find themselves in the near future. It
is much easier to envision oneself in a role after exposure. [Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College, Skagit Valley College]
Lynden Tribune, April 29, 2026
The Ole Fishin’ Hole is back at Wenatchee Valley College
The Wenatchee Valley College Alumni Network is reviving the Knights Fishing Derby. The free fishing derby has anglers
going after 350 rainbow trout stocked in the main campus fountain, plus food, a beer
garden, and lawn games.
News Radio 560 KPQ, April 29, 2026
Over 250 students participate in OC’s Healthcare Career Expo
...What started as a smaller event three years ago grew to include more than 250 students
this year. “I think there’s a real thirst for opportunities that didn’t exist before,”
noted Alecia Nye, interim executive Dean of Nursing and Allied Health at [Olympic College].
Bainbridge Island Review, April 28, 2026
Everett Community College aiming for 2028 opening of new Baker Hall
Everett Community College plans to break ground on an expanded Baker Hall beginning this fall, college staff
said Friday. The Baker Hall replacement will add a new cosmetology wing and an expanded
theater to the Everett Community College, along with creating green spaces at its
campus east of Broadway.
Everett Herald, April 25, 2026
Higher Education and Politics
Washington Watch: Senate bill looks to clarify financial aid offers
Senate Republicans on Wednesday released a bill to encourage greater standardization
of financial aid offers, providing students with a clearer understanding of college
costs and allowing them to more easily compare costs across institutions.
Community College Daily, April 30, 2026
The quiet revolution: Community colleges are training America's AI workforce
...Community colleges already educate nearly half of all undergraduates in the United
States, with programs rooted in regional economies and built to adapt quickly to industry
demand.
The EDU Ledger, April 29, 2026
Education Department launches new FAFSA fraud prevention tool
Starting this week, students may encounter a new identity-verification step while
filing out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as the Trump administration
continues to prioritize cracking down on fraud.
Inside Higher Ed, April 27, 2026
