CCAC in the News
Follow the links below to read or hear recent media coverage of CCAC.
Apprenticeships Eye Creating Lifetime Craftspeople
By Giles Lambertson
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT GUIDE
Friday, November 20, 2009
Transfer to CCAC is one of many opportunities for people entering the trades, thanks to many partnerships between the college and organized labor.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Native American performers help to highlight heritage at CCAC campuses.
All Eyes on Pittsburgh
By Jennifer Epstein
INSIDE HIGHER ED
Thursday, November 19, 2009
CCAC is among many Pittsburgh schools questioning the fairness of a proposed tuition tax for students.
Pittsburgh Promise expands scholarships to CCAC
By Joe Smydo
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, November 12, 2009
CCAC pilots a program to let students with grades just below what is required for the Pittsburgh Promise work to qualify for the scholarships.
Laid-off workers offered tuition waivers for CCAC programs
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
A total of 13 certificate programs will be eligible for the Dislocated Worker Tuition Waiver for the Spring 2010 term.
CCAC expands free tuition program for laid-off workers
PITTSBURGH BUSINESS TIMES
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The college announces programs that will be available for tuition waivers for laid-off Allegheny County residents in the spring.
Allegheny County's budget advances
By Tim Puko
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The budget going before Allegheny County Council includes a slight increase in funding for CCAC.
Adult education courses helping locals succeed
By Mary Spicer
MEADVILLE (Pa.) TRIBUNE
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
CCAC's initiatives in some of Pennsylvania's northern counties without a community college contribute to the success of students at a local career and technical school.
NJCAA Honors America's Veterans
NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Monday, November 9, 2009
Veterans who now compete as student-athletes, including three students at CCAC-North campus, receive national recognition.
State Association Questions Fairness of Mayor Ravenstahl's Proposal
PR NEWSWIRE
Monday, November 9, 2009
Commenting on the proposed tuition tax in Pittsburgh, a private-college organization credits CCAC's large economic impact in the city.
EDITORIAL: Community college still key
ERIE TIMES-NEWS
Monday, November 9, 2009
CCAC's midnight welding course is highlighted as an example of the success of community college education.
CCAC trustees vote to approve SEIU personnel contract
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, November 6, 2009
The college and the SEIU reach agreement and ratify a new three-year contract.
Community College of Allegheny County approves three-year contract
By Mike Cronin
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The Board of Trustees approves a new contract with the college's SEIU employees.
CCAC adds late-night welding course
By Bill Schackner
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Faced with increased demand in welding and full labs, CCAC expands its offerings into the night shift.
College near Pittsburgh offers midnight welding
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
CCAC gets creative to deal with full welding labs and high interest in the program.
October 2009
Governor Rendell Announces $1.1 Million Investment of Recovery Act Funds to Train Weatherization Workforce
MSN MONEY
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
CCAC and Operating Engineers Local 95 are selected as training partners for one of six statewide grants to prepare people for careers in weatherization.
Port Authority approves overhaul, fare increase
By Matthew Santoni
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, October 24, 2009
The overhaul of routes at the Port Authority of Allegheny County re-establishes service to CCAC-Boyce campus.
Crime mostly drops in Pittsburgh universities
By Margaret Harding
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, October 17, 2009
CCAC joined a citywide trend of safer campuses last year, with fewer burglaries and robberies.
CCAC ice hockey squad looking to complete championship chase
By Jerry Clark
YOUR NORTH HILLS (TRIB TOTAL MEDIA)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The strong CCAC hockey team hopes to win, not just contend for, the championship this year.
Honors & Awards
COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEEK
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Psi Beta honor society at CCAC earns national recognition for excellence.
Community College gets $750,000 grant for job training
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
A grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education will begin the Mechatronics Technician Learning Center for careers in advanced manufacturing.
CCAC allows handouts without prior review
By Bill Schackner
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, October 2, 2009
CCAC removes an administrative solicitation procedure that proved to be ambiguous regarding student flyers on campus.
September 2009
CCAC program helps laid off regain employment, fills high-demand jobs
By Tim Puko
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Career Transition Center for Dislocated Workers meets the needs of many newly unemployed in Allegheny County.
'K to 16' mentality by Pittsburgh Public Schools brings Gates funding
By Daveen Rae Kurutz
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Monday, September 28, 2009
As the college with the largest number of Pittsburgh Promise-funded students, CCAC contributes strongly toward the program's success--and the district's competition for a major grant.
Bellevue native's fame rises with film role
By Barbara Vancheri
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, September 25, 2009
CCAC enabled a rising star to combine high school and a career on Broadway--and now Hollywood.
Hot picks: 'Four Perspectives' exhibit, Jessica Lea Mayfield
By Alice T. Carter
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
South campus theatre produces a play at the Pittsburgh New Works Festival (eighth item on the page).
North School News
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Psi Beta honor society at North campus earns a national award.
Community College of Allegheny plans to upgrade science capabilities
By Mike Cronin
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, September 19, 2009
The groundbreaking ceremony for CCAC's state-of-the-art K. Leroy Irvis Science Center honors a legendary lawmaker.
Basic EMT course ready to begin
CENTRE DAILY TIMES
Saturday, September 19, 2009
In one of several course offerings reaching out to northern Pennsylvania counties without community colleges, CCAC presents EMT training in Centre County.
When times changes, so does branding
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TIMES
Thursday, September 10, 2009
CCAC's rebranding campaign receives mention in a national community college publication highlighting the college as "The first choice for faster results."
Enrollment increases at CCAC
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, September 4, 2009
Credit enrollment at CCAC rises by eight percent college-wide, with double-digit increases at some campuses and centers.
Downsizing leads to pursuing other dreams
By Brian Bowling
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Many dislocated workers find new hope through CCAC's Career Transition Center.
Summer jobs connect East End kids to Jewish center
By Deborah M. Todd
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, September 3, 2009
One CCAC student finds work with seniors at a local community center helps to prepare her for a nursing career.
August 2009
Landmark wins grant
By Howard Weiss-Tisman
BRATTLEBORO (Vt.) REFORMER
Monday, August 24, 2009
CCAC and two other community colleges partner with Landmark College in Vermont on a National Science Foundation grant to help students with learning disabilities.
New College Scholarships for Laid-Off Workers
By Kim Clark
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
CCAC is one of "a small but growing number" of colleges reaching out to dislocated workers in the recession with tuition waivers.
Community colleges deserve attention
WASHINGTON (Pa.) OBSERVER-REPORTER
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
An editorial calls for more funding and attention to community colleges.
Community college to front students until grants released
By Bill Schackner
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, August 14, 2009
CCAC affirms that students will be able to register and start classes this fall despite a state delay in awarding PHEAA grants.
Scholarship program aims to attract volunteer firefighters in Allegheny
By Mike Cronin
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, August 14, 2009
A new class joins CCAC's program providing full tuition, fees and books to volunteer firefighters.
Fifteen Community Colleges Win Awards for Innovative Caregiving Training Programs
METLIFE FOUNDATION via PRNEWSWIRE
Thursday, August 13, 2009
A caregiver program with a multicultural focus at CCAC will be supported by a grant from the MetLife Foundation.
Traffic jam could be a harbinger of G-20 problems
By Michael A. Fuoco
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
CCAC's decision to close during the September Pittsburgh Summit aims to help students, faculty and staff avoid anticipated transportation problems around the event.
CCAC approves program to counter identity theft
By Mike Cronin
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, August 7, 2009
The college works to establish procedures and provide training against identity theft in student accounts.
Johnson brings acclaim to CCAC amid recession
By Rebecca Nuttall
NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Alex Johnson's first academic year as president reflects his success at building leadership and reaching out to the community.
College in Challenging Times
By Christine H. O'Toole
PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE
Saturday, August 1, 2009
From scholarships and tuition waivers to training in high-demand fields, CCAC is a significant educational strength in the region.
July 2009
Community College of Allegheny County receives $253,000 for emergency plan
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, July 23, 2009
CCAC will use a quarter-million-dollar grant to integrate emergency management plans and provide standardized training across the college's four campuses and six centers.
Hibachi chef at South Side steakhouse makes dinner spectacular
By Daveen Rae Kurutz
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Monday, July 20, 2009
A rising star names CCAC as part of his climb from high-school dropout to celebrated chef.
Free CCAC program retrains older workers
By Michael Aubele
VALLEY NEWS-DISPATCH
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
A competitive national MetLife and Civic Ventures grant supports a new program to train laid-off over-50 workers to become medical office managers.
Volunteer fire companies in fight for survival
By Jess Eagle
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Monday, July 13, 2009
Fighting a decline in the rolls of volunteer fire departments, CCAC partners with Allegheny County to offer free tuition to new and continuing volunteers.
Colleges share grants for emergency management plans
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TIMES
Thursday, July 9, 2009
With a $250,000 grant from the Department of Education, CCAC will strengthen its response to emergencies. The college is one of seven community colleges among the 26 schools selected from across the nation.
Colleges awarded training grants for ‘encore’ careers
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TIMES
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
CCAC is one of eight community colleges nationwide receiving prestigious grants from MetLife and Civic Ventures to help people over 50 retrain for new careers.
Great Pittsburgh Jobs Summit (video)
WPXI TV
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
CCAC and other local community colleges provide answers for job seekers in the midst of the recession. For additional segments of this TV special, visit WPXI.
Families join to enrich home school
By Bette McDevitt
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, June 11, 2009
CCAC helps home-schooled learners get the credits and education they need for a high-school diploma and a head start on college.
Never too old to learn…88-year-old grad shows
By Nikki Coffee
NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER
Thursday, June 4, 2009
The most senior graduate in CCAC history shows a commitment to lifelong learning.
Community colleges in national spotlight
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TIMES
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
CCAC is one of several community colleges attracting positive national attention from government and the press for innovative programs and their role in economic recovery.
CCAC first diversity awards
By Rebecca Nuttall
NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER
Thursday, May 28, 2009
The honorees at the Vanguard Diversity Awards ceremony share reflections and calls to action.
New Zealand girl awaiting transplant befriended by Plum family
By Karen Zapf
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, May 28, 2009
A CCAC class leads to an international connection and support for a family seeking medical treatment in Pittsburgh.
Retiring officer a teacher as well
By Jim McMahon
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, May 28, 2009
A CCAC instructor with three decades of real-world law enforcement experience retires as a Whitehall police officer.
CCAC's Legends of Leadership Awards
By Marylynn Uricchio
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Pioneers and icons of the community are honored for their contributions to Pittsburgh and CCAC.
A lifetime of learning
By Danielle Kucera
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Saturday, May 16, 2009
CCAC's oldest graduate adds her fourth college diploma to her wall—at age 88.
High school at CCAC Boyce campus gives at-risk students a second chance
By Kate Luce Angell
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Boyce Campus Middle College marks 13 years of turning students' lives toward success.
Community College of Allegheny County president earns raves
By Bill Zlatos
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Monday, May 11, 2009
Dr. Alex Johnson's first year at CCAC has been marked by growth, solidarity and many noteworthy achievements.
Motorcycle riding begins with safety first (Flash video)
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, May 7, 2009
The motorcycle safety course at CCAC-Boyce campus prepares riders for the open road.
As the Auto Industry Shrinks, a Community College Retools
By Karin Fischer
CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Friday, May 8, 2009
For a hard-hit community and community college in Michigan, CCAC offers a model of a school that helped a city reinvent its economy and emerge stronger.
The hot and cold of it
By Bob Karlovits
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Professor Art Miller contributes his experience with technical aspects of upgrading to energy-efficient residential air conditioning systems.
Casino looks to hire 1,000
By Christian Morrow
NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER
Thursday, April 30, 2009
CCAC's casino employment workshops provided a key role as Pittsburgh's new casino prepares to hire its workforce.
Dateline Pittsburgh: Awards/Honors
By Natalie Hill
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Alumnus Carlos Carter is honored by Allegheny County Council for his contributions to the community.
Financial Crisis Growing For Pennsylvania College Students
By Scott MacFarlane
WJAC TV (Johnstown/Altoona, Pa.)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Amid rising tuition and increasing student dependence on loans, CCAC is one college holding 2009-2010 tuition at an affordable level.
CCAC introduces new initiatives to help workers develop new skills in downturn
By Ben Semmes
PITTSBURGH BUSINESS TIMES
Friday, April 24, 2009
The Business Times interviews President Johnson about the Career Transition Center for Dislocated Workers and other programs to help the region's workforce (subscription required to view full article).
Let's clean up
By Steven Chu and Hilda Solis
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
The US Secretaries of Energy and Labor praise green job training at CCAC as a model aspect of clean energy policy.
CCAC Job Fair Draws Large Crowd
WPXI TV
Friday, April 17, 2009
Attendance is high at CCAC's spring job fairs, including at Boyce campus in Monroeville.
Easter a time to give back
By Katelyn Polantz
PITT NEWS
Monday, April 13, 2009
A CCAC alumna reaches out to women in shelters at Easter, recalling a gift of hope she was given eight years ago.
Firefighters' recruitment day nets three new volunteers
By Doug Oster
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, April 9, 2009
CCAC participates in a local event to attract more volunteer firefighters, highlighting the FireVEST program that offers free tuition to people who commit to volunteer fire service.
Community College of Allegheny County expands tuition-free offerings
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, April 9, 2009
The number of CCAC certificate programs available under the college's Dislocated Worker Tuition Waiver increases to 10.
Information technology student channels air-traffic chatter
By Bonnie Pfister
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, April 9, 2009
A CCAC student helps to support an Internet-based resource making air-traffic communications accessible to the public.
Honors & Awards
COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEEK
Monday, April 6, 2009
Allegheny County Council honors a respected CCAC alumnus who is active in his community.
Casey wants feds to support community college retraining
By Bill Schackner
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Monday, April 6, 2009
Senator Bob Casey introduces legislation to support colleges like CCAC that offer dislocated worker tuition waivers.
CCAC approves operating budget
By Dan Majors
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, April 3, 2009
The new budget at CCAC includes no tuition increase to keep college affordable.
Tuition assistance for dislocated workers
I ON PA
Friday, April 3, 2009
The Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus interviews President Alex Johnson about CCAC's efforts to help dislocated workers.
Community colleges rally for more funding
By Tom Barnes
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
CCAC students emphasize the importance of affordable education at the Pennsylvania Capitol.
City, county getting $11M in green stimulus funds
By James O'Toole
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, March 27, 2009
"'Look around, all of this is green jobs,' [Labor Secretary] Solis said after the tour, which emphasized a variety of skills needed for energy efficiency projects and construction."
Federal stimulus grants to boost green energy, jobs in Pittsburgh region
By Allison M. Heinrichs
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, March 27, 2009
"Federal officials picked an established training ground for energy-efficient technology to announce a combined $11.5 million for 'green' projects in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County from President Obama's $787 billion stimulus package."
Chu, Solis bring 'green jobs' money to Pa.
CNBC
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Cabinet secretaries visit CCAC to announce grants for jobs that promote energy efficiency.
The link: Don Taylor
By Aaron Kendeall
PITTSBURGH TRIB PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
A CCAC student life specialist interviews a South campus history professor about the Great Depression and the current economic downturn.
Hard Times: Tuition-free courses give lifeline to displaced workers
By Sadie Gurman
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Sunday, March 22, 2009
One Allegheny County resident's story represents the many dislocated workers who are getting a fresh start with the help of tuition waivers at CCAC.
Pioneering Pittsburgh women touted at CCAC South
By Stacy Lee
MCKEESPORT DAILY NEWS
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Dr. Patricia Ulbrich puts the focus on recognizing women's contributions as part of CCAC's Women's History Month programming.
Northern suburbs to get $2.8 million in federal money
By Doug Oster
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, March 19, 2009
CCAC will receive $381,000 for nursing, allied health and technical education programs in the recently passed Federal budget.
Group hopes to create hub for Pittsburgh-area green issues
By Tim Schooley
PITTSBURGH BUSINESS TIMES and BIZJOURNALS.COM
Friday, March 13, 2009
CCAC joins other Pittsburgh universities to create an education and training center for green issues and technology.
Woodland Hills approves K-6 academy, high school changes
By Deborah Todd
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, March 12, 2009
CCAC will expand its dual enrollment program, partnering with a local school district to offer high-school students the opportunity to earn free college credit.
350 attend two local job fairs
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The spring job fair at South campus draws more than 300 job-seekers.
Local Economies Seek Own Revival
By Stephanie Simon and Leslie Eaton
WALL STREET JOURNAL
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
CCAC's Career Transition Center for Dislocated Workers is among 30 innovative local stimulus efforts across the nation.
New president starts at CCAC in West Mifflin
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Charlene Newkirk comes home to Pittsburgh as president of CCAC-South campus.
CCAC Holding Four Job Fairs
WPXI TV
Friday, March 6, 2009
"The Community College of Allegheny County is holding four separate job fairs to help Pittsburgh-area workers get back on their feet."
Pitt‘s Anderson: What’s needed to increase minorities?
By Sydnie Holt
NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The new director of diversity initiatives at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, a CCAC alumnus, discusses diversity in the dental field.
CCAC science building to honor Irvis
By Bill Zlatos
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, March 5, 2009
"Forty-six years ago, K. Leroy Irvis authored legislation that created the community college system in Pennsylvania. Now, one of those colleges will name a building after its 'father.'"
Stimulating Conversations
PENN FUTURE FACTS
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
CCAC is among an innovative group working to make the region a leader in green technology and training.
Assistive technology makes learning easier -- and even fun
By Zandy Dudiak
PLUM ADVANCE LEADER
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Boyce campus uses technology and personal attention to help learners with disabilities succeed.
Good morning: Don’t give up
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, February 26, 2009
"If your job search has proved fruitless of late, plan to attend Community College of Allegheny County North's spring job fair March 6."
County program trains laid-off workers
By Charles Taylor
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
CCAC's Career Transition Center for Dislocated Workers is an example for colleges and counties nationwide.
Life long learning attracts adults for varied reasons
By Richard Robbins
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Sunday, February 22, 2009
She's a graduate of Georgetown and holds a master's degree from Carnegie Mellon, and this businesswoman is now at CCAC to advance her career, balance her budget and find personal attention.
Unemployed take advantage of free college tuition
By Jodi Weigand
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, February 20, 2009
A CCAC student finds new choices and new options as she reshapes her career after being laid off.
Pittsburgh Help for Hard times
By Albrecht Powell
ABOUT.COM
Friday, February 20, 2009
CCAC's Career Transition Center for Dislocated Workers heads the list of options for residents affected by the economic downturn.
CCAC schedules 4 job fairs, all open to public
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, February 20, 2009
All four campuses host job fairs for students and other residents.
McKeesport native's play explores football fan's emotions
By Maria Sciullo
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, February 19, 2009
A CCAC alumnus sees his original play open to positive reviews in California as he pursues his acting and writing dreams.
Rendell: Legalized video poker would help college students pay for education
By Jon Delano
KDKA TV
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
As Pennsylvania's governor speaks about his tuition relief plan, CCAC students share their thoughts about the proposal.
Local agency introduces no-fee program for receiving earned income tax refunds
By Michael Bradwell
OBSERVER-REPORTER (Washington, Pa.)
Monday, February 16, 2009
CCAC opens its computer labs to help residents E-file income taxes and receive refunds.
Homewood school bounces back after break-ins
By Phil Taylor
PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER
Friday, February 13, 2009
When a local school is vandalized, CCAC's Homewood-Brushton center steps in to offer immediate classroom space.
Rendell touring colleges to tout tuition relief plan
By Tom Barnes
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, February 13, 2009
Governor Ed Rendell will speak at CCAC-Allegheny campus to promote his plan to provide additional financial aid to community college students.
Conference connects business with opportunity
By Diane Daniels
NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER
Thursday, February 12, 2009
President Alex Johnson was the keynote speaker at the annual Pittsburgh Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises conference.
County moves fast to help retrain laid-off employees
By Karamagi Rujumba
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Monday, February 9, 2009
"'This is a very targeted approach to getting people jobs in local industry, which for years has told us that there are jobs for people with specific skills in the region,' said Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato."
CCAC aims to move students into reel industry jobs
By Bonnie Pfister
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Sunday, February 8, 2009
New Film Workers Training courses help learners prepare for challenging but rewarding occupations.
Restaurateur returns with Uptown grill
By Pam Starr
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Sunday, February 8, 2009
A CCAC alumnus becomes head chef at a new Pittsburgh restaurant.
CCAC trustees OK tuition waiver program
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, February 6, 2009
CCAC trustees formally approve the Career Transition Center for Dislocated Workers at their February meeting.
Bad Economy Sending More Adults Back To School
By Vince Sims
WPXI TV
Thursday, February 5, 2009
CCAC notes more nontraditional-age prospective students at a Pittsburgh college fair.
Get a grip: CCAC opens film technician courses
By Dave Zuchowski
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, February 5, 2009
"This semester, [George Jaber] has taken his experience and spearheaded a new series of classes at CCAC to teach film buffs and tech wannabees the craft to help set them on a career path as a film and theater technician."
Obama election stokes debate over what is biracial
By L.A. Johnston
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
A biracial CCAC student reflects on her experience of race, diversity and identity.
Westmoreland County Community College waives tuition for laid-off workers
By Bill Schackner
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
"It follows an announcement of a similar waiver program Jan. 9 by the Community College of Allegheny County. So far, that program has attracted more than 400 inquiries."
New Scholarships for Laid-Off Workers
By Kim Clark
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
Monday, February 2, 2009
CCAC leads the way nationwide as part of a growing group of institutions offering tuition waivers to dislocated workers.
Landmarks CEO honored with leadership award
By Jerry Vondas
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Sunday, February 1, 2009
CCAC alumnus Howard Slaughter receives WQED's 2009 African-American Leadership Award for his commitment to community development and service.
'08 biggest year yet for city film office
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, January 23, 2009
"The Community College of Allegheny County will offer a noncredit program to introduce people to behind-the-scenes jobs in the film industry."
Inauguration inspiration
By Len Barcousky
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, January 22, 2009
"Aretha Franklin got a round of applause from the crowd filling every cafeteria seat at the North campus of Community College of Allegheny County."
Viewpoint 4
By Rick Henry
WTAE TV
Thursday, January 15, 2009
"In our view, CCAC should be commended for, once again, stepping up the region’s job-recovery efforts."
Valley Tuesday takes: Free training
VALLEY NEWS-DISPATCH
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
"Congratulations to the Community College of Allegheny County. It will offer free tuition for laid-off workers."
College-bound: Free CCAC tuition is a lifeline to the jobless
PITTBSURGH POST-GAZETTE
Monday, January 12, 2009
"Especially during hard economic times, the Community College of Allegheny County has a history of distinguished service to the people of Pittsburgh."
CCAC names leader for south campus
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, January 9, 2009
"Charlene Cole-Newkirk is the new president of the Community College of Allegheny County's south campus, effective in March, officials announced late yesterday."
Laid-off workers offered free CCAC tuition
By Aaron Saykin
WTAE TV
Friday, January 9, 2009
"With the news in recent weeks of job cuts at several Pittsburgh-area companies, including US Steel, Alcoa and CONSOL Energy, for many of the laid-off workers, the timing of this plan could not be better."
CCAC To Offer Laid-Off Workers Free Tuition
KDKA TV
Friday, January 9, 2009
"The Community College of Allegheny County is offering free tuition to laid-off workers who want to take classes in five different educational programs."
Quick response to CCAC free tuition offer
By Bill Schackner
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, January 9, 2009
"The first inquiries about a free tuition program for laid-off workers were received before 10 a.m. today at Community College of Allegheny County, hours before a scheduled news conference to officially unveil the program."
Laid-off workers to get free tuition at CCAC
By Bill Zlatos
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, January 9, 2009
"Community College of Allegheny County is trying to stimulate the local economy with a package of tuition and fee waivers for laid-off workers."
CCAC to offer free tuition to laid-off workers
By Bill Schackner
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, January 9, 2009
"Community College of Allegheny County plans to create what leaders are calling 'an economic stimulus package for Western Pennsylvania' -- a free tuition program for county residents laid off in the recession plus help for struggling businesses."
Mon Valley News Briefs
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, January 8, 2009
"Community College of Allegheny County will offer two morning fitness classes to people age 55 and older beginning Jan. 21."
Dateline Pittsburgh: Awards/Honors
Compiled by Natalie Hill
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, January 8, 2009
"Ralph Proctor, Ph.D., chair of the ethnic and diversity studies program at the Community College of Allegheny County, was awarded the YWCA 2008 Racial Justice Award for Lifetime Achievement."
Alice's cyber-Wonderland keeps growing
By Allison M. Heinrichs
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
CCAC uses innovative software to teach computer programming.
Adjunct professors: Lessons from the 'real world'
By Kris B. Mamula
PITTSBURGH BUSINESS TIMES
Friday, December 26, 2008
Sunday North Student News
CCAC student organizations support breast cancer awareness
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Dateline Pittsburgh
People on the Move: Paul Swearengin
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Sunday, December 21, 2008
KD/PG Sunday Edition features Dr. Alex Johnson
KDKA TV
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Newsmaker: Ralph Proctor
By Kim Leonard
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
CCAC prunes its horticulture program
By Sadie Gurman
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Grainger Steps Up to Help Address Skilled Labor Shortage
ALLWORLDAUTO.COM
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
CCAC will use $1.9M for programs, buildings
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, December 4, 2008
County Council OKs additional $1.9 million for CCAC
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Campus Fitness Vital to Student Life
[At link, go to Page 66]
By Anne B. McDonnell
FITNESS MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
December 2008
YWCA Racial Justice Awards at the Westin Convention Center
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Newsmaker: Charles T. Blocksidge
By Joe Napsha
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Community colleges in position to pay off
By Jack Markowitz
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Affordable college
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Sudie good as gold in CCAC South 'Comedy'
By Kelly Fennessy
DAILY NEWS
Monday, November 10, 2008
Tight money boosts community college enrollments
By Jodi Weigand
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Monday, November 10, 2008
Trustees re-elect CCAC board officers
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, November 7, 2008
CCAC eyes Washington County
By Bill Schackner
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Friday, November 7, 2008
Breaking down barriers: People who work as support staff get upgrade with CCAC program
By Tina Calabro
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
College costs (wmv)
WPXI
Saturday, November 1, 2008