EDUCATION PHILANTHROPY DIVISION OF ASCENDIUM EDUCATION GROUP
Source: CW7An $800,000 grant will be used to improve student access to community college programs that could lead to in-demand jobs, the Michigan Community College Association announced Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.
In a written statement, the association said programs in the areas of health, applied business, protective services, engineering technologies, computer and information services and skilled trades would benefit from the grant.
“This grant gives us the opportunity to deliver for students, helping them gain skills that will lead to successful careers,” Mike Hansen, president of the MCCA, said. “Community colleges are preparing to welcome new students to campus right now through Futures for Frontliners and Michigan Reconnect programs. These programs make a real difference in real lives, and these skills have never been more important.”
The project would ensure programs were designed to meet the needs of local labor markets, as well as industry-recognized credentials.
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Ascendium’s education philanthropy grant program operates within Ascendium Education Solutions, Inc., a member company of Ascendium Education Group, Inc. & Affiliates. Ascendium Education Group has helped millions of learners pursue postsecondary education since 1967, when it was formed to help fulfill the promise of the landmark Higher Education Act of 1965. Over the years, Ascendium has grown to become not only the nation's largest federal student loan guarantor, but also one of the most active postsecondary education philanthropies.
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