Macomb Community College is offering a special workshop for adults interested in starting a college education or returning to the college classroom. The workshop offers an overview of how to get started at Macomb, as well information on the No Worker Left Behind program, financial aid and scholarships available for adult students, career choices for the undecided and tips on how to be a successful student.

The Returning to Learning workshop will be Tuesday, June 23, 6:45 to 9 p.m. at the Macomb University Center, located at Macomb's Center Campus, M-59 and Garfield, Clinton Township. The workshop is free, but advance registration is required by calling 1.866.Macomb1 (1.866.622.6621) or by e-mail at gravesc@macomb.edu.

More than a third of Macomb's degree-credit students are over the age of 25, with nearly 70 percent attending college part-time as they balance work and other commitments. The college offers classes that can be completed in just eight weeks, and certificates can be earned in a number of areas of study in just one semester.

About Macomb Community College
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