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Michigan community colleges, universities and hospitals team up to attack the nursing shortage

Michigan higher education and healthcare leaders this week unveiled a collaborative plan to increase educational options to produce more highly-qualified nurses and address the nursing shortage across the state. "Michigan's community colleges and 4-year colleges and universities have come together to combat the nursing shortage, creating an innovative and affordable way to earn bachelor's degrees in nursing at 28 new locations across the state," said Brandy Johnson, Michigan Community College Association President. The plan was developed by the Michigan Community College Association, the Michigan Association of State Universities, Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities, and the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. It is also backed by the Michigan Works! Association, Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing and the Michigan Council of Nursing Education Administrators. "Michigan's public universities are pleased to have worked with our hig ....

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Michigan Community College Association Receives Grant


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Grant Will Strengthen Equitable Access to Six Growth Industries (Image Credit (www.mcca.org))
LANSING (February 2, 2021) The Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) today announced that it has received an $800,000 grant to improve student access to programs in growth areas that lead to in-demand jobs.
The grant, awarded by Madison, Wisconsin-based Ascendium Education Group, will assist Michigan s community colleges in strengthening access to workforce development programs in six growth industries. These industries include health professions, applied business, protective services, engineering technologies, computer and information sciences and applied technology/skilled trades.
This grant gives us the opportunity to deliver for students, helping them gain skills that will lead to successful careers, said Mike Hansen, president of the MCCA. Community colleges are preparing to welcome new students to campus right now through Futures for Frontliner ....

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