New research from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) found that the majority of students who attend community college also work simultaneously.
The report, “The Intersection of Work and Learning,” surveyed almost 25,000 students entering 74 colleges during the fall 2019 semester.
“[Working students] are our future and we need to invest in our future,” said Dr. Tod Allen Farmer, president of Weatherford College (WC). “The working students are going to be our leaders in the next generation and they will shape our society. It is imperative that we support them and help them become productive citizens.”
Among those students who work for pay, 85% have one job while 15% hold at least two jobs, according to the report.
Differences were seen among part-time and full-time working students.
Compared to their full-time peers, part-time entering students are more likely to work more than 40 hours per week. Additionally, work dictates school enrollment for 62% of part-time and 28% of full-time students, the study reported.
Age also plays a role in the type of job as well as the overall hours worked.
