A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.

Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults enhance their numeracy and literacy skills. Today, courses are designed for personal development of an individual and/or for employment outcomes. The educational program covers a variety of topics such as arts, languages, business and lifestyle; and are usually timetabled to be conducted in the evenings or weekends to accommodate people working full-time. Funding for community colleges may come from government grants and course fees; and most community colleges are not-for-profit organisations. There are community colleges located in metropolitan, regional and rural locations of Australia.

Learning offered by community colleges has changed over the years. By the 1980s many colleges had recognised a community need for computer training and since then thousands of people have been up-skilled through IT courses. The majority of colleges by the late 20th century had also become Registered Training Organisations; recognising the need to offer individuals a nurturing, non-traditional education venue to gain skills that would better prepare them for the workplace and potential job openings. Qualifications such as undergraduate degrees and higher are not offered at community colleges, though some community colleges do offer certificate courses I to IV.

Andre Taylor (born 11 January 1988 in Palmerston North, New Zealand) is a New Zealand Rugby union player. He plays for the Hurricanes Super 15 franchise. He plays in the Fullback position and is the leading tryscorer in the 2012 competition with 8 tries. A number of rugby critics have compared his remarkable attacking ability and speed with a former Hurricane great, Christian Cullen.

Taylor is renowned for his Flying Squadron salute, when he scores a try at the Westpac Stadium - to acknowledge the fans group of the same name that sits at the southeast corner of the stadium.

New Zealand's domestic rugby competition, the Air New Zealand Cup, has been the arena where Taylor has proved a constant threat for opposition defences. Taylor capped off an excellent season by scoring 27 points in the Turbos’ final game of the 2009 season against North Harbour.

Talor made his Air New Zealand Cup debut in 2006 while still at school at Palmerston North Boys’ High School. His second province Taranaki which he helped to third place in the ITM Cup and to winning the Ranfurly Shield. Andre Taylor joined the Hurricanes for the first time in 2010. Taylor earned five caps for the Hurricanes in his first season, making his starting debut on the wing against the Cheetahs. He returned for another full season in 2011. He was a Hurricanes Wider Training Squad member in 2009.