This resolution officially recognizes April as 'Community College Month' in the United States. It's a symbolic gesture celebrating the more than 1,000 community colleges across the country that serve about 10.5 million students. Community colleges are affordable institutions—averaging just $4,050 per year in tuition and fees—that provide access to higher education and job training for people who might not otherwise pursue college. They serve a diverse population including working adults, low-income students, parents, veterans, and first-generation college students with an average age of 27. The resolution highlights that community colleges are economic engines: their alumni generated nearly $900 billion in added income to the national economy in 2020, and every dollar of public funding returns $6.80 in tax revenue. These institutions also play a crucial role in workforce development, training professionals in fields like semiconductors, construction, nursing, and healthcare. The resolution essentially asks Americans to recognize and appreciate the vital role community colleges play in supporting economic opportunity and prosperity.

Courtney, Joe

Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.