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Promise Zone sponsors FAFSA initiatives across county
January 28, 2022
Ludington Daily News
Mason County College Access Network encouraged this initiative, which the Promise Zone generously sponsored, because FAFSA completion is required to be able to qualify for most scholarships.
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Conducting success
January 14, 2022
Daily News
Director of Student Success & Advising Lisa Gardner and Lacey Tullis, a coach in the AmeriCorps College Completion Corps program, said in its short existence, the Express Conductor Program has already paid dividends across the board.
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College Completion Corps coaches now at Bay College
December 13, 2021
Daily Press
In December 2020, Bay College joined the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) to help first-generation, low-income, and/or students of color complete their degree or certificate. Bay College is the home of two College Completion Corps coaches.
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Joint effort helps students complete degree, certification
December 11, 2021
The Mining Journal
Now in its second year, this program has expanded to 40 College Completion Corps coaches across 31 schools due to the continued support of philanthropic partners, increased funding from AmeriCorps, and the Michigan Community Service Commission.
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Berrien College Access Network Surveys Area Juniors on Life After High School Plans
December 3, 2021
Moody on the Market
A new survey from Berrien College Access Network takes a look at what southwest Michigan teens are planning to do after high school graduation.
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Capital Area College Access Network - 12/2/21
December 2, 2021
FOX 47
Michele Strasz, executive director of Capital Area College Access Network, joins the Morning Blend to talk about what the FAFSA is, why it's important, and what resources are available to students.=
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New scholarship available for front-liners ineligible for federal aid
November 23, 2021
The Lakeshore
The Michigan Equity, Courage, Hope, and Opportunity Scholarship — MI ECHO — is intended to put life-changing education within reach for more people.
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Bringing light to lucrative post-secondary options
November 22, 2021
Lansing State Journal
Following Michigan College Month, it’s important to consider what continuation of education looks like for all Michiganders.
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University enrollment declines are hitting these Michigan schools hardest
November 22, 2021
Detroit News
Enrollment at Michigan's 15 public universities has fallen 6.3%, or by more than 17,500 students, since fall 2019, the semester before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Michigan.
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The Bridge Recognized For Advancing College-Going Culture
November 16, 2021
93.5 WHMI
The Bridge in Brighton has done it again, garnering another award. The alternative high school has won the Michigan College Access Network’s Marina Award.
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Brandy Johnson set to lead Michigan Community College Association
November 16, 2021
The Detroit News
Longtime college advocate and former MCAN executive director Brandy Johnson is poised to become the next leader of the Michigan Community College Association.
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Shifting our perspectives to year-round priorities
November 4, 2021
Lansing State Journal
We shouldn’t just talk about and celebrate groups of people based on what month it is. We have to address the disparities year-round and lift up the stories of individuals and their impact in the same approach.
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Scholarship available for frontliners unable to receive federal financial aid
November 4, 2021
Manistee News Advocate
Michigan College Access Network recently announced the Michigan Equity, Courage, Hope and Opportunity Scholarship, a tuition-free pathway for students who are not eligible for federal financial aid to pursue an associate degree or certificate.
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Fighting against economic uncertainty with post secondary education
October 19, 2021
Lansing State Journal
Even with “help wanted” signs up all over the country and our region, many individuals who have less than a college degree or are considered low-skilled workers are still struggling to find work because they are not qualified.
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Think manufacturing jobs don’t require college? Think again
October 11, 2021
Lansing State Journal
There is still a common misconception about this career path: the notion you don’t need college to get a good job in manufacturing. The days of employees landing a high-paying factory job after high school are disappearing rapidly.
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Higher education is key to a better job
September 23, 2021
City Pulse
As Michiganders lost their jobs during the pandemic, there was a rise in need for skilled workers in many industries. It pains me to say it, but many who lost their jobs will find it hard to replace them at the same level.
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Long-term solutions depend on building a ‘talent pipeline’
September 23, 2021
City Pulse
For employers in the Greater Lansing region, the focus on attracting and retaining talent has been a priority and challenge even before the global pandemic.
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Decline in college enrollment 'big problem for the economy’
September 23, 2021
City Pulse
There are many “hot jobs” available in our community, but do potential employees have the degree or credentials to fill them?