Monthly Archives: September 2020

(September 29,  2020 6:48 PM) Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended the State of Emergency until October 27, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Executive Order 2020-186 will allow the state to continue to mobilize resources and take the reasonable and necessary steps to protect Michiganders and their families. The governor also extended four executive orders to protect Michigan families and our most vulnerable populations.  “We have saved thousands of lives in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among our most vulnerable populations – people of color, seniors, and people with disabilities. Because we took swift action, the health of our families and our economy are faring better than our neighbors in other states,” said Governor Whitmer. “This emergency will end, and it is a matter of months. But we are not out of the woods yet. Right now, the federal government and all 50 states have been under some form of state of emergency. We must continue doing our part to fight this virus on behalf of our families, frontline workers, and our small businesses.”   Where Michigan was once among the states most heavily hit by COVID-19, our per-capita rate of new daily cases has plateaued at a level well below the national average. Despite gradually reopening our economy, Michigan’s seven-day case positivity…

(September 29, 2020 4:57 PM) Jackson College is providing more opportunities for residents to take college classes this fall.  Recognizing these uncertain times, Jackson College suggests you don’t push pause on your future.   There is still time to register for fall semester classes at Jackson College! More 5-week and 7-week classes begin in October and November.   These fall semester classes are available to new or returning students with the convenience, safety and affordability of Jackson College. Students may choose from more options and class times to fit their schedules. The next 5-week classes will begin Oct. 6, seven-week classes on Oct. 27, and more 5-week classes will begin Nov. 11. Most classes are offered online; choose fully virtual or scheduled (live) virtual classes that meet together online in real-time weekly. A few in-person classes for labs and hands-on learning will be offered on campus.                 Jackson College is committed to student success. Students have ample opportunity to interact with their professors or reach out to support services on campus throughout their online or in-person learning experience.                 To learn more about these and all of Jackson College’s offerings, visit the website at jccmi.edu, or call 517.796.8425. Admissions representatives are…

Kerry Ebersole named Sixty by 30 director for the State of Michigan.  Courtesy photo. (September 29, 2020 3:45 PM)  With just over two weeks since the program launched, more than 60,000 Michiganders have submitted applications for the new Futures for Frontliners program. The first in nation initiative provides a tuition-free pathway to college or a technical certificate to essential workers who do not have a college degree, including those who lack a high school diploma.   “This past spring, these brave men and women put their lives on the line every day to ensure we have essential services and products we need to stay healthy and safe, I am truly thrilled to see that so many are taking advantage of this program – they earned it,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. “I encourage every eligible frontline worker to see if this free college scholarship opportunity is right for them.”  Michigan is committed to increasing economic opportunity by providing residents greater access to the education and skills that create pathways to better jobs and bigger paychecks.  “Good paying jobs and a stronger Michigan economy require more of us to have an education beyond high school. The strong interest in Futures for Frontliners shows us that Michiganders are ready to build a brighter, more secure future…