Highlighting MCAN's AmeriCorps Alumni

Each year, the MCAN network recognizes AmeriCorps Week as a way to thank and celebrate our currently serving AmeriCorps members, the staff and on-site supervisors who support them, and the many AmeriCorps alumni who have come through our programs.

Lessons Learned Through Resilience

Kyle Kelly, a College Completion Corps coach serving at Bay College, offered to share how his experience navigating the college experience as a disabled person is helping him assist others.

Allyship and College Success

Kyle Kelly, a College Completion Corps coach at Bay College, shares some perspectives on being an ally to LGBTQIA students.

Now is the time to double down on college access and attainment — Michigan’s future depends on it

Sixty by 30 is a bold goal, but it wasn’t chosen for the sake of boldness. It was chosen because that is what Michigan needs to be a prosperous state that can compete in a knowledge-based economy.

Finding My Career Through Service

College Completion Corps alum Summer Madrid reflects on her service year and how it helped her find a career in student success.

Spotlight on MCAN's AmeriCorps Alums

MCAN staff who served with AmeriCorps reflect on their favorite memories and how their experiences impacted their careers.

Worth the Risk: Jayme Green Reflects on Her Career Change

Jayme Green, College Completion Corps program supervisor, reflects on how her desire to help others drove a decision to take a big risk and change careers.

Pride and College Access

Two AdviseMI college advisers and one College Completion Corps coach discuss Pride Month and how LGBTQ+ issues intersect with college access.

Progress and Potential: Thoughts on Building a More Inclusive College Experience

CJ Juntunen, a coach in our College Completion Corps program, reflects on their college experience and how we can continue to make college a more inclusive space.

Investing in Michigan's Future

MCAN executive director Ryan Fewins-Bliss explains how MCAN uses its state budget appropriation to invest in college access efforts across the state.