Affordable public service degrees

sunnyjim on April 24, 2024 at 10:55 am

Idea: Affordable public service degrees

Link: https://dcist.com/story/23/11/08/dc-counci...

Check this out! Washington, D.C., is rolling out a free degree program for social workers.
https://dcist.com/story/23/11/08/dc-council-passes-bill-free-msw-program-udc/

New D.C. Bill Will Fund Social Work Degrees For Washingtonians

The program will cover the tuition, books, licensing, and living costs for local students pursuing a master’s in social work.

djloon on April 24, 2024 at 9:03 am

Idea: Affordable public service degrees

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news...

Why not offer free college degrees to students on condition that they work in the public sector after graduating?

Victoria to pay for teaching degrees to address shortages in secondary schools

Scholarships offered to those enrolling in 2024 and 2025 who then go on to work in public schools

Clever Dick on April 24, 2024 at 7:40 am

Idea: Affordable public service degrees

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christianwell...

Affordable degrees can help solve the worsening public service workforce shortage crisis.

Amid Strong Labor Market, State And Local Governments Struggle To Hire

The labor market in general remains remarkably strong with all of the jobs lost during the pandemic long recovered.

Neighborhood parliaments