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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adult Interest in College Is High — But So Are Barriers
A new study shows that most American adults recognize the value of a postsecondary credential for career and financial success. At the same time, employers need trained and skilled workers […]
Beyond Bus Passes: Colleges Need Systemic Path to Student Success
Helping students find postsecondary success begins an institutional commitment to creating a culture of caring that drives decision making across the institution. Once that commitment is in place, the institution […]
State of the State 2024: Beyond Headlines, Focusing on What Works
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State address on Jan. 24 generated headlines about two topics that have long been priorities for TalentFirst: improving kindergarten readiness and postsecondary attainment. […]
Before State of the State 2024, Let’s Compare Notes on 2023 Progress
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to deliver her 2024 State of the State address 7 p.m. Wednesday, prompting Bridge Michigan to take a look back at progress toward the […]
A Look at the Talent Horizon for 2024: More Change and More Solutions
By now, employers and talent professionals are seasoned veterans of the turbulent labor market we have experienced for several years
Postsecondary Success for Adult Students Means Success for All
It turns out you can put a price on success, at least when it comes to postsecondary credentials. The payoff for individual Michiganders, employers and the state is profound. Let’s […]