Adults account for a significant number of students on college campuses across the country. At Lake Michigan College, one in every four students is 30 or older. They return to school to change careers, to learn new skills that will help them earn promotions and to earn the credentials that employers are seeking in qualified job candidates.

To assist adults who want to further their education, Lake Michigan College is once again offering “College Essentials: A Guide for Adult Students,” a seven-week free workshop for adult students. The one-night-a-week sessions begin in late February. To accommodate the high level of interest in the program, two new sections have been added this semester.

With the increased number of military veterans returning from service and pursuing a college education, a session specifically targeted for military veterans will be offered at the Napier Avenue Campus.

Another new section will be presented for the first time in Allegan County at the Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center.

“The response to our College Essentials program has been tremendous,” said John Selmon, LMC executive dean of student services. “There are so many adults in our region who want to earn a college degree but hesitate to get started. Through these sessions that are specifically structured for adult learners, we show them how to transition into the college experience so that they can be successful in getting the education that they want and need.”

The workshop will show participants how college can lead to a new career, provide them with a personalized career assessment, review study skills, demonstrate how to use campus technology and services, and let them talk with other adult students, college faculty and staff and area employers about the benefits of the college experience.
Students who successfully complete the program earn a voucher for one credit of free tuition that they can use for the following semester.

• Bertrand Crossing Campus, Niles – Mondays, Feb. 22 through April 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call (269) 927-695-1391 to register.

• Napier Avenue Campus, Benton Harbor – Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 23 through April 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call (269) 927-8128 to register.

• South Haven Campus – Thursdays, Feb. 25 through April 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call (269) 637-7500, ext. 7502 to register

To register online, go to www.lakemichigancollege.edu/essen tials.