Michigan Community College Association Statement on Dual Enrollment

Following recent budget recommendations on PreK–12 and School Aid, Michigan Community College Association President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement:

“The Senate and House proposals put forth today both prioritize expanding dual enrollment, with different approaches to achieving that goal.

Michigan Community College Association Budget Statement

Following the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges FY2027 budget recommendations, Michigan Community College Association President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement:

“Today’s recommendation takes important steps forward, including the expansion of Michigan Reconnect to age 21 and the continued commitment to the Community College Guarantee. These efforts help open doors for more Michiganders to access postsecondary education and training that leads to real opportunity.

MCCA Statement on Governor Whitmer’s FY27 Executive Budget Recommendation

Michigan's community colleges are central to workforce development, local economies, and expanding opportunity. We appreciate Governor Whitmer’s continued commitment to postsecondary education in her FY27 budget recommendation, including investments in Michigan Reconnect, the Community College Guarantee, infrastructure, and dual enrollment.

Johnson: Community colleges build our future workforce

Michigan’s future depends on a workforce that’s skilled, adaptable, and ready for what’s next. Across the state, community colleges are building that workforce — turning opportunity into jobs, higher wages, and long-term stability for Michiganders at every stage of life.

As state leaders begin shaping priorities for the year ahead, one truth should be front and center: Michigan's talent strategy depends on strong, accessible community colleges.

State initiative connects skilled trades apprenticeships to college credits

Apprentices across Michigan could soon fast-track their way to college degrees, thanks to a state-led effort to expand programs that award academic credit for registered trade training.

The College Credit for Apprenticeship initiative, created in conjunction with the Michigan Workforce Development Board, is aimed at putting more people on a path to an associate degree or certificate.

Financial aid, college funding hikes: How Michigan’s budget deal impacts higher education

The final budget passed by state lawmakers early Friday includes a short range of support for financial aid that college advocates say should help make higher education more accessible to Michigan students. But the budget’s higher education plan, which also marginally increases operational funds for all 15 of Michigan’s public universities and more than two dozen community colleges, may also fall short of some priorities that industry leaders stumped for as state budget talks rolled on this fall.