Adults experiencing a major transition in their life because of divorce, illness, the death of a spouse or the loss of a job have much to gain from a program offered by Macomb Community College.
Transition to Triumph is a series of support classes that cover a variety of issues and challenges faced by those whose lives have recently undergone a significant change. Classes can help participants master coping mechanisms, improve self-confidence, polish communications skills, acknowledge change, redefine roles, and identify and enhance employable skills. Participants will also be assisted in establishing educational, career and financial goals.
Transition to Triumph offers two format options: an all-day class offered twice a week for six weeks or an evening-only class offered twice a week for 12 weeks. Classes are held at Macomb's South Campus, 12 Mile and Hayes roads in Warren, and at its Center Campus, Hall and Garfield roads in Clinton Township. Those interested must pre-register and plan to attend one of the following intake sessions based on their choice of class format and location:
South Campus Days
Thursday, Aug. 7, 1 to 4 p.m., for classes meeting Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 8 – Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 1 to 4 p.m., for classes meeting Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 20 – Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
South Campus Evenings
Thursday, Sept. 11, 6 to 9 p.m., for classes meeting Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 22 – Dec. 10, 6 to 9 p.m.
Center Campus Evenings
Thursday, Aug. 14, 6 to 9 p.m., for classes meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 9 – Dec. 2, 6 to 9 p.m.
Scholarships for the program will be awarded to those individuals with the greatest financial need, based on federal guidelines. Special scholarship consideration will be given to displaced homemakers preparing to enter the job market following divorce or separation from, or the death of a spouse. To pre-register and for more information, call Barb Felczak, project specialist with Macomb's Career and Academic Counseling Department, at 586.445.7003.
Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is one of the nation’s leading community colleges, providing learning experiences to more than 59,000 students annually. Macomb nationally ranks in the top two percent in the number of associate degrees awarded and as the largest grantor of associate degrees in Michigan. The college’s comprehensive educational programming includes pre-collegiate experiences, university transfer and career preparation programs, bachelor degree completion and graduate degree programs, workforce training, professional education and certification, and continuing education and enrichment opportunities.
Media contact: Dan Heaton
586.445.7271
heatond@macomb.edu