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Our mission is to improve outcomes from birth to postsecondary so all people can succeed with a path to a high-demand, high-paying career in Michigan.

Lansing, Michigan
Joined July 2023
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MiLEAP joined @WCCCDistrict for a MI Kickoff event today, bringing together hundreds of students from across Metro Detroit. Students explored career pathways, financial aid and more to help them plan for their futures w/ a special appearance by Detroit artist @SkubaBaby.
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Affordable, high-quality child care helps Michigan families, employers, and communities thrive. MiLEAP partners with businesses and communities to expand access to child care and support families and employers. Learn more: go.mi.gov/jfi5j3554
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Register now! The 2026 Early On Michigan Conference is Nov. 10–12 in Acme. Explore conference and preconference sessions on infant development, early literacy, autism, coaching and more. Sessions are filling up fast! eotta.ccresa.org/News.php?id… #MiLEAP #EarlyOn
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Congratulations to MiLEAP’s Dawn Kalkman on being elected 2027 president of @NASLEE_ ! Her leadership will help strengthen early education policy and practice for children and families nationwide. #MiLEAP #PreKforAll #NASLEE Details: linkedin.com/posts/the-natio…
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The education gap starts before college. In MI, 55% of boys ages 3–5 are on track for kindergarten readiness, compared with 73% of girls. MiLEAP and the @aibm_org explore the challenges and solutions in Moving Michigan Males Forward's new report. More: go.mi.gov/7ya5o3725
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Nearly 300 students from across Detroit celebrated the impact of OST programs at @smsbacademy's #LightsOnAfterschool event! MiLEAP shared FAFSA and state financial aid resources and brought its co-branded Detroit Lions Mobile Marketing Unit. More: go.mi.gov/wa5ih3719
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📣 Michigan schools: Applications are open for Round 3 of the Universal FAFSA Challenge! $10M in funding will help schools boost FAFSA completion and connect more seniors with financial aid. Apply by Dec. 1. Read the full release: go.mi.gov/p6q2y3711
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1M+ family connections. Nearly 109K youth served. Discover how MiLEAP's Office of Education Partnerships is expanding learning opportunities across Michigan. Learn more: go.mi.gov/8tmbu3700
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Michigan’s PreK for All program provides meaningful financial support for families, saving them an estimated $14,000 in child care costs per year, per child. That’s big savings! 💰 Find a program near you by visiting MIPreKforAll.org.
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Every Michigan employer depends on a workforce that can count on reliable child care. Access to affordable, high-quality child care helps our state’s businesses recruit and retain talent while strengthening Michigan’s workforce and economy. Learn more at Michigan.gov/Tri-Share
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The Michigan Transfer Landscape Analysis Report from MiLEAP OHE maps today’s transfer ecosystem using data, workforce insights, and input from 100+ stakeholders. It sheds light on student demographics, outcomes & pathways. More info: go.mi.gov/ybxpy3628 #TransferSuccessWeek
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A summer tutoring pilot supported by MiLEAP showed promising reading and math gains for Michigan students. The findings support #EveryChildReads and evidence-based tutoring. Study: mieducationcorps.org/wp-cont… Release: go.mi.gov/9bn0s3686
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MiLEAP OHE'S Transfer Success Project is developing new statewide MiTransfer Pathways to help students move smoothly from community colleges to universities with clear, consistent credit agreements. Another big step forward for learners during #TransferSuccessWeek!
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Michigan colleges and universities: Help adults return to college and finish what they started. MiLEAP is offering awards of up to $200K to support personalized outreach and coaching that reconnects adults to college. Applications are due Nov. 19. More: go.mi.gov/wpi8o3672
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MiLEAP’s Advisory Council on Transfer Success brings Michigan colleges and agencies together to strengthen transfer pathways and improve student mobility. Proud to highlight this work during #TransferSuccessWeek!
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Did you know? Michigan offers high-quality, no-cost PreK for ALL 4-year-olds, regardless of family income. Learn more and find a program near you by visiting MIPreKforAll.org. 🏫
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MiLEAP is leading the Scaling MiWorkforce Pathways initiative with @MichiganLEO, @MIColleges, @MASUmichigan, @MICUMichigan and partners statewide to expand transfer pathways and strengthen CPL access. Proud to celebrate #TransferSuccessWeek!
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It's #TransferStudentWeek! We're celebrating Michigan's transfer students + those who champion their success. MiLEAP is streamlining pathways between community colleges and universities to help students stay on track and complete their degrees. #TransferStudentWeek
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PreK for All is making a positive difference for families across Michigan! 📚 Check out the program’s impact in Kent County in this article by Common Ground: fromcommonground.com/michiga…
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Every family deserves access to affordable, high-quality early learning & care that meets their needs. Michigan offers several programs that can help families access & afford care, including PreK for All, the Child Care Scholarship, MI Tri-Share, and more: go.mi.gov/jfi5j3554
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