Michigan Reconnect Program Sees Ongoing Success, Regional Economic Impact
9 & 10 News February 22, 2021 On Monday, Republican and Democratic state legislators met with northern Michigan community colleges to talk about the ongoing success of the Michigan Reconnect program. “Business grows when its workforce is strong,” says Nikki Devitt, president of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. Michigan Reconnect is a state-wide program that provides free tuition at Michigan community colleges for eligible students 25 or older. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) says since the program started on February 2 nd, they’ve received more ...