Senate Resolution No. [insert number] has been introduced to designate April 2025 as Community College Month in Michigan. The resolution highlights the critical role that the state's 28 community and three tribal colleges play in enhancing access to affordable post-secondary education and driving workforce development. It emphasizes the importance of these institutions in equipping students with essential skills through academic and technical coursework, as well as their contribution to Michigan's goal of increasing the number of working-age adults with a skill certificate or college degree to 60 percent by 2030.

The resolution also acknowledges the significant impact of programs like Michigan Reconnect and the Michigan Achievement Scholarship Community College Guarantee, which have enabled thousands of Michiganders to pursue higher education tuition-free and have saved families substantial amounts in educational costs. By celebrating Community College Month, the resolution aims to recognize the indispensable contributions of community colleges to student success, economic development, and the overall progress of the state.