Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, of CAMW! – Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties of Mid Michigan.
Hear Carrie and Jeffrey discuss how CAMW! is involved in supporting college access, and is supporting the upcoming #WhyApply Day on September 22nd – in the SoundCloud podcast shared below:
In their conversation, Jeffrey looked to find out several things from Carrie;
Carrie, can you briefly share about the Michigan College Access Network and the American College Application Campaign?
● Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and American College Application Campaign (ACAC) work to provide resources to high school students in applying for and completing postsecondary education certificates/degrees. ○ Both organizations believe that every student across the country should have the opportunity to continue their education upon high school graduation whether it be postsecondary certificates or academic degrees.
○ Carrie, please provide any additional information on college access in Michigan.
● American College Application Campaign (ACAC) is sponsoring #WhyApply Day on Sept. 22. ○ ACAC partners with thousands of high schools each fall to host events supporting students through the college application process. ■ Especially first-generation college students and those from low-income families who otherwise may not apply to college. ● According to ACAC, it is anticipated that 6,000 high schools nationwide will host application completion events between September and December. ○ Nearly 300,000 students will participate in these events. ● Show support on #WhyApply Day. ○ #WhyApply Day kicks off the college application process for high school seniors across the country. On September 22, show your support on social media by using the hashtag (#WhyApply) and why you chose to continue your education.
○ Carrie, share why you chose to continue your education.
● Carrie was recently appointed to the MCAN Workforce Advisory Council. ○ MCAN provides students in Michigan with a brighter long-term future, through college access and postsecondary certificate and degree attainment: doing the research, talking to agents of change, connecting resources, and being a changemaker.
○ Carrie, please share your answers to the following questions:
■ Tell us about your recent appointment to the MCAN Workforce Advisory Council. What does this mean to you?
■ Why do you think it is important for the Michigan workforce to be represented in the college access conversation?
■ Why is it important for the workforce to be engaged in early childhood education and childcare conversations?
■ Why is it important for the workforce to be engaged in early childhood education and childcare conversations?
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