PA SR34

Designates April 2025 as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania ranks 48th nationally for higher education affordability, with 15 public community colleges across 86 campuses serving more than 245,000 students

42% of community college students come from underrepresented or minority groups, with many from low-income families or first-generation college students

Community colleges provide workforce training for 87,000 individuals, with 75% of programs aligned with high-priority occupations including nursing, manufacturing, and public safety

Colleges partner with more than 2,100 employers and have created over 80 new programs in fields such as emergency services, health care, and technology