Helping Student Parents Succeed in Michigan
Every Parent Who Learns Lifts a Family Across Michigan, thousands of parents are pursuing college degrees—often between shifts, after bedtime routines, or during lunch breaks. These student parents make up […]
Announcing: Adult Learner Navigator Community of Practice
The Center for Adult College Success is proud to launch the Adult Learner Navigator Community of Practice. The purpose of the Adult Learner Navigator Community of Practice is to foster […]
Tapping Into Talent: Why Credit for Prior Learning Is a Game Changer for Adult Learners
Adult learners bring extraordinary skills and knowledge to the classroom, shaped by years of work, military service, community leadership, and personal growth. Yet all too often, higher education systems ask […]
Case study unpacks strategy behind 12,000+ new enrollments: Data-driven campaign propels success of Michigan Reconnect age expansion
Insights from a first-of-its-kind campaign show how real-time data, targeted messaging, and statewide coordination can power adult learner enrollment For Immediate Release Contact: Jeremy Hendges j.henges@talentfirst.net 517.303.6026 LANSING, Mich. — […]
Removing Barriers, Rebuilding Futures: Key Insights on Debt Relief Strategies for Adult Postsecondary Attainment
The journey to a college credential can be fraught with obstacles, and for adult learners, past financial burdens often loom large, preventing them from returning to college and building a […]
Michigan Center for Adult College Success: Yes, it’s true that Michigan men are less likely to go to college, and we need to fix that
Jeremy Hendges, Executive Director of the Michigan Center for Adult College Success, released the following statement Wednesday in response to Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State emphasis on reaching men […]
Expanding Access to Higher Education: How Institutions Can Recruit Adult Learners for Michigan Reconnect
Community colleges have long served as gateways to opportunity, providing access to affordable, flexible, and career-focused education. For many adults, the dream of earning a college degree or skills certificate […]
Innovation Investment Awards totaling $6.4 million announced for colleges and universities to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeremy Hendges Director, Michigan Center for Adult College Success j.hendges@talentfirst.net tel: 517.303.6026 Grand Rapids, MI (November 13, 2024) — The Michigan Center for Adult College Success […]
Postsecondary technical assistance firms respond to RFPs to provide support services for MI-LEARN Design Lab
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Rapids, MI (Sept. 30, 2024) — The Michigan Center for Adult College Success today announced that it is accepting proposals from qualified technical assistance providers to […]
Our Report Card: What We Learned from MI-RAISE Design Lab
This is the second of a two-part review of the recently completed MI-RAISE Design Lab. See the first part here. The soon-to-be-announced 2024 Innovation Investment Awards grants contain bold ideas […]