Our blog is your go-to source for expert insights, timely updates, and practical strategies designed to advance adult learner success across Michigan. Whether you are a college leader, workforce partner, policymaker, or community advocate, you will find content that equips you with the knowledge and inspiration to strengthen your work.

We shine a spotlight on the most pressing issues affecting today’s adult learners. From credit for prior learning—helping students earn recognition for the skills and experiences they already possess—to debt relief strategies that open doors for those burdened by financial barriers, our posts highlight the innovative approaches that are making higher education more accessible and achievable.

Our coverage extends beyond individual programs to focus on system-level changes that create lasting impact. We share stories about Michigan Reconnect, a transformational initiative providing tuition-free opportunities for adults to return to school. We explore enrollment trends, policy updates, and success stories from real learners whose lives are being reshaped by education.

But we don’t stop there. Each post is carefully crafted to connect the dots between policy and practice, ensuring that institutions and organizations have the tools to translate ideas into action. You’ll discover best practices from across the state and beyond, learn how to adapt them to your own context, and see how collective efforts are moving Michigan closer to achieving its Sixty by 30 goal—ensuring that 60 percent of working-age adults hold a postsecondary credential by 2030.

By following our blog, you’ll gain access to a steady stream of knowledge, stories, and resources that can fuel your institution’s impact, inspire your team, and ultimately help thousands of Michiganders build brighter futures through education. Stay tuned—together, we are shaping a stronger, more resilient Michigan.