SUCCESS STORIES

Ed Walter

Traverse City

When Ed Walter lost his tool & die job he decided to go to college to get training for a new career. But before he could do that he knew he needed to improve his academic skills. Walter did that at the Traverse City Adult Education Learning Lab. "I've learned how to learn and work hard at it," said Walter. He plans to pursue the training he needs to move in to an HVAC career.

Why do YOU need a college education?

College is no longer just for high achievers...it's for everyone. College gives you the skills you need to get a good job, a job that will allow you to support your family.

Consider the Statistics:

By 2018, 30 million new and replacement jobs will require some college.
Nearly 1.15 million working-age adults in Michigan who have earned a GED or high school
diploma, but have not entered post-secondary education, are earning at or below the state’s
median wage of $15.45 per hour.
If those adults in Michigan with either a high-school diploma, some college, or an
Associate’s Degree were to earn a Bachelor’s Degree, their cumulative lifetime earnings would
increase by $2.43 trillion. (Click to see the difference!)
If the approximately 692,000 working-age adults we have identified as not having a high school
diploma were to earn a diploma or GED, their annual net fiscal contribution would
increase by $4.97 billion. If they went on to college, their annual net fiscal contribution would
increase by another $3.13 billion.

College is possible

Don't let the statistics scare you. Every day, people who never thought they would attend college are signing up and succeeding. Let the Adult Learning Partnership Programs help you get ready, get enrolled and get a great new career.