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The first statewide Idaho Employer Climate Survey found that employer's top business concerns involve finding and retaining employees.

Six colleges in North Carolina have found they can do more to offer educational opportunities when they work together. Cooperating Raleigh Colleges is a collaboration between six higher-education institutions in Raleigh, which allows students from one college or university in the system to benefit from the others. Maura DiColla, executive director of the consortium, said one of the main advantages for students is the ability to enroll in courses at other colleges that may not be offered on their own campus. ...

Governor Gavin Newsom's new budget proposal, called the May Revise is being met with relief from the higher-education sector - which had feared big cuts. The higher ed budget is stable, despite a projected budget deficit of $35.1 billion. Joshua Hagen, director of policy and advocacy for the Campaign for College Opportunity, said the revise fully funds promises made to the UC, CSU and community college systems. ...

Idaho Launch is paying attention to the new research and helping high school graduates attend college or pursue a certificate program.

A new report explored the pathways young people can take to land good-paying jobs, and a popular program in Idaho is helping young people with the goal. The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce looked at 10 pathways to increase people's chances of getting a good job before the age of 30. While there is standard advice like getting a bachelor's degree, the report also suggested entering other types of programs by age 22. ...