Emergent Leaders Network

16/04/2026

Here's where jobs and skills are moving in an AI world.

Data shows many of the fastest-growing roles and industries for new grads in the U.S. reflect how work is evolving — from revenue-driving positions to technical jobs powering the rise of AI.

09/04/2026

Community college students are some of the hardest-working, most resilient people in higher education. They're balancing jobs, families, and coursework. Nearly half are the first in their families to attend college. And they're doing it because they believe education changes lives.

ELN was founded to make sure they know we believe it too.

Since 2013, the Emergent Leaders Network has awarded micro-scholarships to 20+ students at Glendale Community College. An ELN scholarship isn't just money. It's a credential. A vote of confidence. A signal to every future scholarship committee and employer that this student was seen, and chosen.

As AI reshapes industries and the demand for skilled, adaptable workers grows, community college students are more important to America's future than ever. ELN is investing in them early.

We're active, we're growing, and our 2026 scholarship is on the horizon. Follow us here and visit elnonline.org to get involved.

15/04/2025

Community colleges play a key role in helping prepare for AI and the future of work.

By now, you’ve seen the predictions that artificial intelligence could replace entire job categories — from customer service to assembly line workers. It’s much more likely, however, that AI will be less of a job killer and more of a job changer. A recent report from the World Economic Forum s...

13/01/2020

"if you’re thinking about saving yourself and your kid a future of sky-high student loan bills, you may be thinking of sending your kid to community college. And if you want to mull this over, you’ve got a lot to think about."

It's not just about tuition, although that's a major factor.

03/12/2019

Thank you to all our donors and cheerleaders -- keep those donations coming! Every dollar goes to community college scholarships:

Small scholarships have a tremendous impact in the lives of community college students! ELN helps students offset the cost of tuition, and 100% of your Giving Tuesday donation will go towards scholarships. Donate today! In 2019, ELN presented scholarships to three talented students: Narvik Mousamogh...

02/12/2019

ELN is proud to be part of the GoFundMe Charity Fundraising community! Join us on -- your donation will go directly to hard-working community college students. No amount is too small:

Small scholarships have a tremendous impact in the lives of community college students! ELN helps students offset the cost of tuition, and 100% of your Giving Tuesday donation will go towards scholarships. Donate today! Visit the ELN website to learn more and meet some of our ...

02/12/2019

Join ELN and other proud alumni on and support scholarships for community college students. No amount is too small, and 100% of your donation will be used for scholarships. Learn more and donate here:

Make ELN one of your designated charities this Giving Tuesday and support community college students on their educational journeys! Every dollar counts -- no donation is too small . And every...

29/11/2019

Add Emergent Leaders Network to your Giving Tuesday list - 100% of your donations on December 3 will be used for community college scholarships in 2020!

25/11/2019

"There is nothing wrong with taking a gap year, attending a community college, or taking a job right out of high school. There is no need to rush youth directly onto a college campus hundreds of miles away. Higher education institutions may go through some changes, and many have even closed—but they are not all going to go away."

Not every high-school graduate is made to go away to college. It is time to end the shame about community college, and provide our next generation with all the information and choices they deserve.

18/11/2019

"Community colleges are...a popular option for international students. Almost all offer open-access admission, which means nearly all qualifying students can attend. According to data from the Institute of International Education, around 94,562 international students studied at U.S. community colleges in the 2017–2018 academic year."

Some community colleges don't specify a minimum high school GPA or require international students to take an English language test.