FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Jeremy Hendges
Director, Michigan Center for Adult College Success
j.hendges@talentfirst.net
tel: 517.303.6026
Grand Rapids, MI (June 5, 2025) — The Michigan Center for Adult College Success (The Center) today announced that it is accepting proposals from qualified firms for two RFP’s to provide technical assistance and coaching support for colleges and universities to increase the success of adults postsecondary education.
The Center’s goal is to increase the number of adult Michiganders obtaining postsecondary credentials, to close equity gaps and advance the state’s broader Sixty by 30 postsecondary attainment goal. As part of this work, The Center is looking for qualified firms to provide coaching and technical assistance support for Innovation Investment Award and other Student Success grant recipients to accelerate their work implementing the grant plan. The Center is also looking for a qualified firm(s) to provide similar technical assistance and coaching for Michigan colleges and universities to develop and implement system change proposals to better serve adult learners.
The vendor chosen will have the following roles beginning in late summer 2025:
- IIA & Student Success Grant Technical Assistance & Coaching: Provide technical assistance and coaching to the institutions who received an Innovation Investment Award or Student Success grant to help accelerate and effectively implement the grant funded program. The firm should demonstrate a successful history in providing these services to community colleges and universities.
- System Change Technical Assistance & Coaching: Provide technical assistance and coaching to the Michigan community colleges and universities upon request/demand. The firm should demonstrate a successful history in providing these services to community colleges and universities.
Proposals will be evaluated based on understanding of The Center’s mission and objectives, the Michigan landscape, experience and qualifications, quality and creativity of proposed approach, demonstrated success in similar projects, and cost-effectiveness of the proposal. More detailed explanation of the evaluation criteria is available in the RFP document.
The deadline to submit proposals is July 8, 2025. See the full list of request for proposals at The Center’s website, mcacs.talentfirst.net/news/
For any questions or further information, Contact: Jeremy Hendges
Director, Michigan Center for Adult College Success j.hendges@talentfirst.net
tel: 517.303.6026
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About The Michigan Center for Adult College Success
The Michigan Center for Adult College Success is the state’s primary resource to improve the enrollment and completion of postsecondary education by adults. As an initiative of TalentFirst, our goal is to meet the statewide need for a skilled workforce. The Center collects research, shares best practices, funds innovative pilots and provides technical assistance. We partner with a wide range of educators, business leaders and policy makers toward our shared goal of helping more adults get the credentials they need to reach their full potential, so our state can thrive. Learn more at http://nfo.talentfirst.net/mcacs
About TalentFirst
TalentFirst is a premiere alliance of West Michigan CEOs who are joined by HR leaders, educators, workforce leaders, and policymakers to collaborate on an unmatched scale for the benefit of all who live and work in the region. As a data-driven organization, TalentFirst provides practical, proven resources, strategies, tactics, advocacy and accountability to improve the recruitment, development and retention of talent in West Michigan. Learn more at http://www.talentfirst.net/