MCAN awards $150,000 in Reconnect Now! Grants

12 community colleges, 10 industry associations and workforce partners awarded funding to promote Michigan Reconnect.
Recently passes budget bills would upend funding models for K-12, higher education
The Clingman Foundation, Embrace Sportz, Winning Futures awarded grants to support college access and success
College remains a powerful tool in unlocking opportunities for personal and professional growth, career advancement, and financial stability. By helping students explore their options, we can help them make an informed decision about the education and skills needed to help them achieve their career goals in this ever-changing job market and economy.
It’s no secret that college affordability is a major concern for many, but the good of attending outweighs the bad. It’s insurance for a successful future, that while always uncertain, can aid in navigating that uncertainty. People with this education have the critical and foundational skills for life and work in a general sense like adaptability, which is crucial in these evolving industries.
Navigating the world of financial aid can be a daunting task for students and their families. With unfamiliar terminology, deadline pressure, and not knowing where to go for support, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are several free, reliable tools designed to help simplify the process.
The Port Huron Times Herald
When Maya Savedra started as a college advisor at Port Huron Northern High School two years ago, she thought it would be a short-term role. With a degree in broadcasting and cinematic arts, the AmeriCorps position felt like a practical next step, not a calling.
The Benzie County Record Patriot
The Advocates for Benzie County has been awarded a $10,000 seed grant from Rotary Charities for a project focusing on adult learners in Benzie County. In cooperation with BEST Benzie and the Michigan College Access Network, the grant will fund a survey and study of the needs and challenges for adult learners between the ages of 25-55 who have no education beyond high school.
WMUK
Federal funding cuts at Americorps could affect the number of Americorps members serving in schools and colleges in Southwest Michigan, as well as recent graduates who hoped to join the program. In April, the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, cut 400 million dollars from Americorps.