Abstract:This article provides an overview of community colleges as an access point to higher education, specifically for individuals without a high school diploma. The article highlights how one community college system is addressing both postsecondary access and workforce demands through policy and practice change. The Louisiana Community and Technical College System's (LCTCS) Five for Six Scholarship provides individuals without a high school diploma a path towards college and a credential that can lead to a high‐wa… Show more
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