My training from MCAN and AdviseMI, combined with the experiences at my service site, built up skills and knowledge that I continuously draw from to this day.

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

Jahshua Smith, AdviseMI expansion coordinator, reflects on this month's Black History Month projects.

Elaine Hardy reflects on two-plus decades of working with Black students in an interview with MCAN.

When I first arrived at Eastpointe High School as an AdviseMI college adviser, I was determined to build a college-going culture. I now realize there was an over-emphasis on trying to change the culture without building relationships first.

Jahshua Smith, expansion coordinator for MCAN's AdviseMI program, hosted a panel discussion on Black students and higher education for Black History Month as part of a professional development day for AdviseMI college advisers.

AdviseMI adviser Ernesto Duran talks about taking students to Oakland University after a year of virtual college visits.

Growing up as a Hispanic American child, I did not even consider going to college. I can recall several friends talking about it and planning for it, but I always had the mindset that it was not meant for me.

Bill DeBaun from the National College Attainment Network shares ideas and strategies for connecting with higher education institutions throughout the school year.

Kiersten Nolan is an AmeriCorps VISTA who has been serving at MCAN since October 2020. As her service year comes to an end, we asked her to reflect on her time at MCAN and the projects she has worked on.