MiraCosta College Addresses North San Diego County’s Need for Skilled Workers

The nation is in the midst of the most serious economic downturn since the 1930′s, with California leading the way with the highest unemployment rates in the nation. Despite this, the coastal North San Diego County corridor offers hope for future job seekers–from Carmel Valley to Camp Pendleton, the cities within the MiraCosta College district [...]

College Program for Former Foster Youth Changes Lives

This is a story of triumph. Dominique Cleveland, now 19, escaped from an abusive mother, entered California’s foster care system, and still – against almost impossible odds – managed to become a successful college student. How difficult are the odds that Dominique faced? While 70 percent of foster youth express a desire to attend college, [...]

MiraCosta College’s Annual Report Highlights College Achievements; Community and Business Support

Community colleges are responsible for providing a superior higher education to approximately 2.6 million Californians each year and close to 11 million students nationwide. Students enroll at community colleges to earn associate degrees; complete the first two years of a university degree; or train for careers in a variety of high-wage, technical fields. Many students [...]

The Case for College: Why College Degrees Make Sense (and Dollars)

Dear colleagues and friends, The embattled student loan industry has made headlines recently with a new report from Moody Analytics finding that delinquency and default rates on student loans continue to rise, despite modest improvements in the economy. This troublesome trend is forecast to continue as college tuition spikes faster than the growth in personal [...]