Monthly Archives: April 2022

Two Solano students honored by the Community College League of California – The Vacaville Reporter

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Two Solano students have been named by the Community College League of California to the 2022 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-California Academic Team.

Solano Community College students Andrea Solis Olguin and Cherry Quitugua are among 114 students honored.

PTK recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on almost 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations. Building on the success of the national All-USA Team Program, PTK launched the All-State Academic Team Program. The purpose of this program is to provide recognition at the state level for these top community college students.

Source: Two Solano students honored by the Community College League of California – The Vacaville Reporter

Solano EDC discusses workforce preparedness in virtual panel – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Nick Sestanovich

Students spend much of their K-12 education thinking about what sort of career they want after they graduate high school, and career technical education (CTE) courses are a major component of modern-day schooling, giving students options for future careers.

But how do education institutions take that a step further? That was the main topic of a virtual panel hosted by Solano Economic Development Corporation Friday.

“Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce,” part of Solano EDC’s Speaker Series, featured insights by educational officials at both the local and federal level, including a staff member of the U.S. Department of Education.

Source: Solano EDC discusses workforce preparedness in virtual panel – The Vacaville Reporter

Connecting education, workforce, real-time dollars key to economic growth – Daily Republic

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By Todd R. Hansen

An automobile manual requires reading skills that are higher than entry-level college abilities – and it is layered in technology, math and other academic competence.

But a future auto mechanic does not necessarily need to go to college. The same can be true for nursing and other medical professions.

In fact, there is a growing number of high-paying job and career opportunities for which the traditional college education is not required, but they do require skills that need a more rigorous academic platform than offered right now at traditional high schools.

Source: Connecting education, workforce, real-time dollars key to economic growth

SCOE celebrates Week of the Young Child – The Vacaville Reporter

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The Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) joins the National Association for the Education of Young Children in celebrating the Week of the Young Child, which runs through Friday.

The SCOE is partnering with the Solano County Library and the Food is Free non-profit to provide resources for activities focused on celebrating early learning and care, young children, their teachers and families.

Provided will be theme-based resources and suggested activities including Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday and Family Friday.

Source: SCOE celebrates Week of the Young Child – The Vacaville Reporter

Solano EDC, Solano College partner on new fellowship program – Daily Republic

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By Matt Miller

The Solano County Economic Development Corp. is building a partnership with Solano Community College to allow underserved students a chance to gain valuable business experience.

A fellowship has been formed to offer students of low to moderate incomes the chance at a 10-week internship. It will feature a $2,500 stipend coming from a $12,500 contribution made by Kaiser Permanente to help get the program started.

Source: Solano EDC, Solano College partner on new fellowship program