By the time many Americans celebrate their 35th birthday, they’ve already gained valuable work experience in eight or more different jobs. What most don’t realize is that their previous job training, work achievements, certifications and life experience may be worth college credit.

Statistics show STEM careers earn nearly two times that of non-STEM occupations, and in Michigan, opportunities abound for individuals entering the workforce in a STEM career.

As companies increasingly rely on data to drive strategic growth, there is a greater need, more than ever, for employees and leaders to be skilled at business analytics.

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (GLIAC) announced Wednesday that all fall sports are suspended until 2021 amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A number of Michigan colleges and universities are impacted by the conferences suspension: Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Northwood University, Saginaw Valley State University and Wayne State University. Plans to provide fall teams with competition opportunities during the spring semester are a priority for the league. Other GLIAC member schools include: Ashland University, Purdue University Northwest and the University of Wisconsin Parkside. The MAC is among the leagues hoping to play some semblance of a season in the spring, depending on the state of the pandemic.