Project-Based Learning: A Win for Students, Institutions Alike
Postsecondary institutions across Michigan continue to seek ways to better serve adult learners. One strategy is the use of project-based learning to promote experiential learning and apply concepts taught in […]
Reconnect Class of 2024 Shows Rewards of Adult Learner Success
The state of Michigan recently celebrated the accomplishment of more than 1,000 students who, thanks to tuition support from Michigan Reconnect, graduated from community colleges statewide and are now experiencing […]
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 […]
Grants up to $1 million available to support innovations that help adult learners succeed in their postsecondary education
Grand Rapids, MI (March 18, 2024) — The Michigan Center for Adult College Success today unveiled a $5 million Innovation Investment Awards program for colleges and universities to help working-age […]
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. […]
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
Population Headlines Are Grim, but West Michigan is Doing Something Right
A recent Bridge Michigan article might have surprised anyone accustomed to dismissing our neighbor to the south, Indiana. Headlined “Indiana is beating Michigan by attracting people, not just companies ,” […]