We are committed to developing, implementing, and scaling system changes based on best practices to increase adult enrollment and completion.
Grand Rapids, MI
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October is Michigan College Month!
Many Michigan higher ed institutions waive their application fees every October to celebrate — take advantage and apply today.
Shoutout to @MICollegeAccess for the great cheat sheets!
You're not too late! Join our Adult Learner Navigator Community of Practice and take part in our October 23 virtual meetup.
By joining this dynamic community, you’ll have access to a members-only webpage with a member directory and fantastic resources. mcacs.talentfirst.net/adult-…
Congratulations to Northern Michigan University as they launch their ‘Evergreen’ initiative!
The goal is to give working adults more flexible ways to build skills, adapt as industries change, and continue their education. Learn more: uppermichiganssource.com/202…
We had the best time at #CBExchange2026 last week! We got to present with our friends from @CBENetwork and @GogebicCollege about our work in Michigan to increase institutional support for adult learners. We're excited to take everything we learned and apply it to our work.
We'll be heading to Muskegon for the rest of the week for the @MIColleges Student Success Summit!
If you'll be in attendance, come find us and say hi! bit.ly/3VXK5Yz
Exciting developments over at @waynestate! Tomorrow they'll be hosting an open house to celebrate the launch of their Office of Transfer & Adult Learners (TAL).
We can't wait to see all of the great work that will be done through TAL! events.wayne.edu/2026/09/30/…
One hard part about making lasting institutional change.... buy in.
Making sure everyone is on board with the changes needed to better support adult learners can be challenging. But we're here to help!
Listen in to this testimonial on how things went for @JacksonCollege:
Road map stop three! To scale effective system changes to better serve adult learners, we need to provide a single location for individual institutions to learn about what works and what doesn’t. The Center is that hub.
View the full Road Map: bit.ly/3PxqaNz
Last week, our team attended the Basic Needs Summit hosted by @MICollegeAccess and @MichiganLEAP in Lansing. @MuskegonCC presented about their Jayhawk Hub, a model for serving adult learners with essential resources.
Building sustainable pathways for adult learners requires coordination across sectors.
Higher ed institutions.
Local employers.
Adult learners.
Check out Michelle's latest blog post, featuring a great case study of this collaborative work in action: mcacs.talentfirst.net/cleare…
Very exciting news from MiCHEP!
A recent $2.6 million investment from @AscendiumEd will expand and strengthen higher education opportunities for incarcerated students across Michigan.
Learn more about MiCHEP and the important work they do: michep.org
Last chance! Applications for @CAELnews Academy Model for Parent Learners closes next week!
Submit your application by September 9 for consideration in the inaugural, five-institution cohort.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xqPLIC
Apply: bit.ly/45RBQiz
It's an exciting day — the launch of our Adult Learner Navigator Community of Practice web page!
Join today to get access to the member's only section and an invitation to our next Virtual Meetup on September 23.
Check it out: mcacs.talentfirst.net/adult-…
SPARK Collaborative has launched their Family-Friendly Toolkit, a great resource for colleges and universities looking to better support student parents.
The Toolkit offers a flexible process and set of tools designed to be used by any institution: studentparentaction.org/fami…
Interested in helping Michigan college students access basic needs? Please join the @MICollegeAccess and @MichiganLEAP for a one-day event to connect and align services that support student success.
Register at cvent.me/4eYn5K.
The jury's out! MI-LEARN Design Lab participants rated convenings consistently high across every session, reflecting how relevant content was to their institution.
Check out our report that synthesizes feedback from the MI-LEARN and MI-RAISE Design Labs: bit.ly/4ie0eCm
ICYMI: We have a variety of storytelling features from some of the Michigan institutions we've helped with their adult learner populations!
Check out our Innovation Investment Award webpage to read about the great work being done across the state. mcacs.talentfirst.net/innova…
We've had the best time launching our Adult Learner Navigator Community of Practice!
Our next gathering is less than a week away — next Thursday, August 20. We'd love to have you!
Join our community to get started: bit.ly/4cdIwdI
Registration is now open for Braiding Community Support for College Student Basic Needs! This cross-sector convening will be hosted by the MCAN and the @MichiganLEAP on September 9 in Lansing.
We hope to see you there! Register today! bit.ly/3SrxdZq
Have you heard the news?
Following the passage of the FY27 State Budget, the Michigan Reconnect program will be expanded to include ages 21 and up — and it's starting THIS FALL.
Keep an eye on the Reconnect website to see when the application launches - bit.ly/4bt8ryr
