Jon Connolly Advocates for Expanding Career-Focused Education in Community Colleges
Former College President Calls for Local Action to Strengthen Workforce Development
New Jersey, USA, 30th August 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Jon Hollaway Connolly, longtime educator, scientist, and former president of Sussex County Community College, is urging educational institutions and local communities to prioritize practical, career-aligned programmes that respond directly to workforce needs. Drawing on decades of experience in leadership and biology, Connolly believes the future of community colleges hinges on their ability to deliver relevant, job-ready education.
“We didn’t just add courses,” Connolly said of his time at SCCC. “We built programmes that led to jobs.”
During his tenure at Sussex County Community College, Connolly spearheaded the creation of trades and technical education in...
