Michigan’s Community Colleges are ‘on board’ with the bi-partisan State Budget compromise recently passed, and signed into law by the Governor.
Following the signing of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget by Governor Whitmer, Michigan Community College Association President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement:
“Investments in Michigan’s community colleges are investments in the future careers of our residents and employers. We applaud Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature for making significant investments in the state budget that will help us amplify our work to prepare students for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
“The inclusion of the plan to expand nursing education on community college campuses in collaboration with our four-year college partners will transform nursing training in our state. This collaboration will make it possible for individuals to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at any of Michigan’s community colleges in a way that is affordable, accessible, and efficient – and will go a long way to address our state’s growing nursing shortage.
“We also greatly appreciate the increased funding for community college operations, short-term training grants, corrections officer training and funding to support academic catch up for recent high school graduates. This funding will help us strengthen our talent development efforts and prepare our residents for high-wage, in-demand jobs that our workforce needs.”
