The Missing Link in the Talent Pipeline: Why Student Voices Matter
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Community colleges are well positioned to lead workforce development, but data reveal a significant gap between available career services and student engagement with them. Most students never use career counseling, job placement assistance, or experiential learning opportunities like internships, leaving a critical bridge to employment unbuilt. Closing that gap requires institutions to actively gather and act on student voices alongside industry input.
Originally published: March 18, 2026
Author: DeRionne P. Pollard
Position: President
Institution: American Association of Community Colleges
Published by: The EDU Ledger