In the News

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Gov. Whitmer Signs Legislation to Create the Michigan Reconnect Program

Governor signs a series of House and Senate bills into law

Sixty by 30 Attainment Goal, Support for Reconnect

Friday, February 14, 2020

New Report Shows Michigan Improving Toward Postsecondary Goal, Highlights Need to Pass Bipartisan Michigan Reconnect Legislation

Governor Whitmer reaffirmed her commitment to her bold statewide goal to increase the number of Michiganders with a postsecondary credential to 60 percent by 2030 on Friday following the release of a new report by the Lumina Foundation. The report showed Michigan’s post-secondary attainment has grown from 45% to 45.5% in one year, further showcasing the need for Michigan Reconnect.

Sixty by 30 Attainment Goal

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Gov. Whitmer, Grand Valley announce program for adults to get college degree faster

Grand Valley State University says it wants to help adults finish their bachelor’s degrees.

Sixty by 30 Attainment Goal

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Oakland County Executive David Coulter sets ambitious college completion goal

Oakland County Executive David Coulter has set an ambitious goal of having 80% of the county's adults have some form of postsecondary training.

Sixty by 30 Attainment Goal

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Gov. Whitmer announces statewide FAFSA Challenge

The governor is challenging every high school to increase their FAFSA completion rate among graduates of the Class of 2020.

FAFSA Completion Challenge

Monday, December 2, 2019

Gov. Whitmer takes steps to make sure $100 million in federal student aid to Michigan students doesn’t go unspent again

Money is a major barrier preventing many of Michigan’s young, low-income residents from pursuing a college education. Yet, last year about $100 million in federal student college aid went unspent.

FAFSA Completion Challenge

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Governor Whitmer Joins Complete College America

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan’s membership in Complete College America, an organization dedicated to increasing college completion rates and ensuring everyone, no matter who they are, has a path to postsecondary success.

FAFSA Completion Challenge

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

'Reconnect' workers with a better future

Top business leaders in Michigan are raising the alarm over a lack of skilled workers, and they are supporting a plan from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that could help alleviate the shortage.

Support for Reconnect

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Michigan Reconnect Letter To Legislature

In an open letter to the Legislature, statewide business leaders explain why they support Michigan Reconnect.

Support for Reconnect

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Talent Initiatives: MI Opportunity Scholarship and Michigan Reconnect

In her first State of the State address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a statewide postsecondary attainment goal of 60% – an objective much in line with a similar target in West Michigan.

Support for MiOpportunity, Support for Reconnect