Registration is open for the 2026 NJ Community College Opportunity Summit (#NJCCOS26)!
Join leaders from education, workforce, industry & government to advance opportunity in NJ.
Attend all 3 days or NJ Pathways Summit (Day 1).
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NJCCC President Aaron Fichtner moderated a timely conversation with ACCT President & CEO Jee Hang Lee on the evolving role of community colleges and expanding opportunity in a changing world.
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Last night at the Opportunity Summit, we celebrated excellence, leadership, and impact at the NJ Community College Awards Dinner. Congratulations to all honorees! ๐
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๐ค Todayโs keynote, More Essential Than Ever, featured Davis Jenkins and Hana Lahr of CCRC, exploring how community colleges can strengthen pathways to post-completion success. #OpportunitySummit
Honored to recognize President Barbara Gaba for decades of leadership and service. She received a handcrafted glass acorn by Salem Community College students, symbolizing her lasting impact. ๐ #NJCCOS2026
Honored to recognize President Barbara Gaba for decades of leadership and service. She received a handcrafted glass acorn by Salem Community College students, symbolizing her lasting impact. ๐ #NJCCOS2026
A big thank you to our 2026 NJ Community College Opportunity Summit sponsors! ๐
Your partnership helps bring together leaders dedicated to expanding opportunity, innovation, and student success across New Jerseyโs community colleges. We appreciate your support! #NJCCOS2026
At #OpportunitySummit, Carmen Morales (NJ Legislature), Harbani Ahuja (NJISJ), and Chrissy Buteas (HINJ) discussed pathways to post-completion success for community college students.
Iris Palmer of New America highlighted the challenges facing parenting students and the importance of housing and child care supports. #OpportunitySummit
๐ At #OpportunitySummit, The Pew Charitable Trusts and Social Finance explored how learners finance short-term credentials and innovative approaches expanding access to opportunity.
๐ค Happening now at the #OpportunitySummit26 Maria Heidkamp of NJCCC discusses why the Future Ready New Jersey Coalitionโs 75x2040 goal matters for equity, economic mobility, and prosperity.
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๐ The Opportunity Summit has begun! Thanks to Dr. Aaron Fichtner and Jessica Purnell for opening remarks, and to Governor Mikie Sherrill for a special video message.
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๐ The Opportunity Summit has begun! Thanks to Dr. Aaron Fichtner and Jessica Purnell for opening remarks, and to Governor Mikie Sherrill for a special video message. #OpportunitySummit#NJCCC
Happening now at #NJPathwaysSummit2026: Catherine Starghill moderates a discussion with James Horne (Junior Achievement of NJ), Fran Kuhn (GSETA), and Retired Judge Sandson on partnerships powering pathways to opportunity across New Jersey.
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Pathways in Action: Projects Driving Impact ๐ฑ๐
From hydroponics to teacher preparation, NJ community colleges are building innovative pathways that connect learners to high-demand careers. #NJPathways#WorkforceDevelopment
What does AI mean for New Jerseyโs future? At #NJPathwaysSummit2026, leaders from the NJ Innovation Authority, NJ AI Hub, and Hudson County Community College discussed its impact on education, workforce development, and economic growth.
Thank you to Lt. Governor and Secretary of State Dale G. Caldwell for joining us at the #NJPathwaysSummit2026 and sharing remarks on the importance of expanding opportunity through education, workforce development, and strong cross-sector partnerships.
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How can New Jerseyโs colleges and universities better align student pathways? ๐
Presidents from across the state are discussing collaboration, credential alignment, and student success at the #NJPathwaysSummit2026.
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Data can be fun! ๐
At the NJ Pathways Summit 2026, Nicol Nicola is bringing workforce data to life through live audience polling, interactive engagement, and practical insights that help turn information into strategy.
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๐ Happening live at the #NJPathwaysSummit: Rachel Khan of Education Design Lab is exploring how skills-based pathways, stackable credentials, and Workforce Pell can strengthen career outcomes and expand opportunity for learners.
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