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Santiago, Deborah A.; Soliz, Megan – Excelencia in Education (NJ1), 2012
Participation in today's knowledge-based economy requires some postsecondary education. Further, acquiring the foundational skills and critical thinking skills necessary for both civic engagement and career enhancement require some level of postsecondary attainment for most adults. Concurrently, the population growth, labor force participation,…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Population Growth, Labor Force, Educational Attainment
Santiago, Deborah A.; Stettner, Andrew – Excelencia in Education, 2013
Most Latino students who enroll in college begin at community colleges. This paper highlights how "Excelencia" in Education ("Excelencia"), Single Stop USA, and innovative community colleges across the country are making smart changes in their student services that are helping thousands of Latino students access millions of…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Two Year Colleges
Santiago, Deborah A. – Excelencia in Education (NJ1), 2012
The population growth, labor force participation, and educational attainment of Latinos in the U.S. influence the composition of the current and future U.S. society, economy, and workforce. In 2012, the Latino population in the United States is the youngest and fastest growing ethnic group, with the highest level of labor force participation…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Health Occupations, Population Growth, Labor Force