[Geraldine Klonarides]

Hi,

Community colleges shine in two key areas: career prep and transferability. Firstly, they offer programs directly aligned with workforce needs. This means you can develop in-demand skills for your desired field, often through hands-on learning, and be job-ready much faster than a traditional four-year degree. Secondly, community colleges act as a smooth on-ramp to a bachelor’s degree. By completing your general education credits and potentially some introductory major courses at a fraction of the cost, you can seamlessly transfer to a university and save money while laying a strong foundation for your bachelor’s degree.