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2.5.5 Total Students Enrolled in Community College for the Purpose of Workforce Training, Rate per 1,000 Adults Aged 18-64
Why is this important?
Workforce training programs are one of three general tracks available to students at community colleges. The others are basic skills classes and preparation for a transfer to a four-year higher education institution. Individuals need up-to-date skills and knowledge to enter into and be successful in the local workforce. Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) provides affordable access to a variety of workforce training programs through their Continuing Education Department.
To be included in this indicator, a student must be a Full-Time Equivalent Student (FTES). According to Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 392-120-025, to be considered an FTES as a college student, the student must be “enrolled in at least 12 college credits or more per quarter.”
This indicator measures the total number and rate per 1,000 residents of the Walla Walla Community College Service District ages 18-64 who were a Full-Time Equivalent Student (FTES) and were enrolled in a state-supported course at Walla Walla Community College with the purpose of Workforce Training. The Walla Walla Community College Service District includes Walla Walla, Asotin, Garfield, and Columbia Counties. Washington State is offered as a benchmark.
Where are we?
During the 2023-2024 academic year, there were 1,714 students on an FTES basis enrolled at Walla Walla Community College with the intent of pursuing workforce training, decreasing by 25.9% from the 2007-2008 level of 2,312 AAFTEs.
During 2023-2024 academic year, the rate of AAFTE students enrolled with the intent of pursuing workforce training per 1,000 residents aged 18-64:
- At Walla Walla Community College service district was 33.1, decreasing from 44.0 during the 2007-2008 school year.
- In Washington State was 9.9, decreasing from 16.7 during the 2007-2008 school year.
Data Sources
For Student Intent - Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges - Strategic Enrollment Dashboard
- Select the tab titled "Table: FTE & Headcount"
- Select the appropriate measures for each dropdown menu. Period should be "Annual." Look for filter "Prof/Tech"
For Population by Age - 0.1.3 Shares of Population by Age Groups
Note: This indicator only measures students who are enrolled in a state-supported course. According to the data source, “State-supported courses are funded through a combination of state appropriation and tuition. When students, employers, or social service agencies pay tuition in state-supported courses, they are paying a portion of the cost of providing those courses.”