Category Archives: Legislation

Legislative Update: Hearing On Care4Kids Benefits For Student Parents Friday March 6th; Higher Ed Committee Hears Testimony On Debt Free Scholarship Program

Two committees of the Connecticut General Assembly are considering legislation this week  to assist community college students with last dollar scholarships and support for child care services while they are in school. Last Dollar Scholarships At a Higher Education and … Continue reading

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Lawmakers Support Equity, Job Training Initiatives at Capital Community College’s Legislative Breakfast

State lawmakers voiced support for debt-free community college and expansion of neighborhood-based training for manufacturing and other trades in Hartford  at a Town and Legislative Breakfast sponsored by the Capital Community College Foundation on January 30th. Capital’s CEO G. Duncan … Continue reading

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“Free” Tuition Plan, School To Work Partnerships Will Be Topics at Capital Community College Town & Legislative Breakfast January 30th

A Community College “Free Tuition” initiative and school-to-work apprentice and intern programs will be among topics at a Town and Legislative Breakfast at Capital Community College’s Walter J. Markiewicz Community Room on  Thursday, January 30, 2020  from 9 a.m. to … Continue reading

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Wednesday (3/7) Town & Legislative Lunch Forum at Capital Community College Postponed

The Town and Legislative Lunch Forum scheduled for Wednesday, March 7th at Capital Community College has been postponed because of expected inclement weather. The forum will be re-scheduled. For more Information contact the Office of Institutional Advancement   Email: CA-Foundation@capitalcc.edu Telephone … Continue reading

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Town & Legislative Forum On Public Higher Ed, Financial Aid Issues At Capital Community College Tuesday, January 24th

The Capital Community College Foundation & Advisory Council will host a Town and Legislative Forum on Tuesday, January 24th from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the downtown campus, 950 Main Street in downtown Hartford. (Snow date: February 7) State legislators … Continue reading

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“Transform 2020” Plan, New Programs of Study Key Topics At Legislative Breakfast

A “Transform 2020” plan for CT State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) and  new programs designed to meet workforce needs were  key topics at  the College’s Town & Legislative Breakfast held on February 20th at the state Capitol’s legislative dining room (LOB). State … Continue reading

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