Michigan Business Beat | Carrie Rosingana - CAMW! - College Access and #WhyApply Day (Sept. 22)

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. THEME: College access and #WhyApply Day (Sept. 22) {Carrie discusses college access and her appointment to the MCAN Workforce Advisory Council, along with the upcoming #WhyApply Day on Sept. 22.} TALKING POINTS: 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 an