community college

noun

: a 2-year government-supported college that offers an associate degree

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Of about 60 students who have graduated from the program, 30% have gone to college or community college, 30% have gone to vocational programs, about 30% are employed in entry-level jobs, and about 10% are engaged in adult day training programs. Robert Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Preliminary plans include over 1,000 houses, a mosque, a faith school, a community college and sports facilities split into two sections, EPIC Ranches One and Two. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 While similar to a community college, Oyerinde said the school offers more high-touch digital support to students, aiming to boost completion rates. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025 To find students who can do work for you: Research local university/community colleges that have business programs, specifically MBA or entrepreneurship programs. Allbusiness, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for community college

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First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of community college was in 1922

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“Community college.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20college. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

community college

noun
: a public junior college that fits its instruction to the community's needs

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