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This resolution declares April 2025 as Community College Month in Michigan, recognizing the significant role of the state's 31 community and tribal colleges in providing accessible post-secondary education. The resolution highlights the important contributions of community colleges, noting that they currently enroll 283,000 students, grant 20,000 degrees, and issue 6,900 certificates annually. The House of Representatives acknowledges these institutions' crucial role in economic development, workforce training, and student achievement, emphasizing how they help students of all ages and backgrounds become skilled workers who contribute to economic growth. The resolution formally recognizes the importance of community colleges to Michigan's communities and society, and calls for continued awareness of job training programs. As a final action, the resolution stipulates that a copy will be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan and each Michigan community college, symbolically affirming the state's support for these educational institutions.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0060