STARTING EARLY, RISING HIGHER
Jackson College Hillsdale is expanding its impact in the community with several initiatives that bridge education, workforce development and community service. EMS CERTIFICATION PARTNERSHIP Jackson College Hillsdale is developing an exciting collaboration with the Hillsdale Area Career Center to bring Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification opportunities directly to the area by fall 2026. High school students enrolled in the health science and criminal justice programs at the career center may leverage their articulated credit while obtaining valuable industry credentials. HILLSDALE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL Looking toward the future, the center is establishing the Jackson College Hillsdale Community Advisory Council, a vital link between the college and the community, ensuring that educational programs align with local workforce needs and community priorities. To get involved, reach out to Stephanie Waffle-Stephenson at WaffleSStephanL@jccmi.edu or Audrey Foust at FoustAudreyL@jccmi.edu. JACKSON COLLEGE HILLSDALE CONNECTING CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
Isabella Thielen seized the opportunity to start college early — right in Hillsdale — getting ahead in her studies and gaining confidence in college life. She began taking college classes as a high school junior through the Hillsdale County Early Middle College, continuing through her 13th year. Thielen continued her education with Jackson College. With most of her general studies and prerequisites already completed, she transitioned to the Central Campus to begin the nursing program. This year, she earned her Associate of Applied Science degree. “The nursing program was a challenge — it’s not easy,” she said. “But starting at the LeTarte Center taught me how to communicate with
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Your local Jackson College Hillsdale Team Stephanie Waffle-Stephenson, Audrey Foust, Emmalee Gillaspie, Laurie Rice and Kylie Spieth
my professors on time and how to get the academic help I needed.”
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