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Early Middle College High School Opportunities

Early Middle College High School Opportunities

Early Middle College High School Opportunities

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Early Middle College

An early middle college (EMC) is a Michigan Department of Education approved five-year program of study. EMCs work closely with postsecondary partners to provide students with an opportunity earn a high school diploma and one or more of the following:  

  • 60 transferable college credits 
  • An associate degree 
  • A professional certification
  • The Michigan Early Middle College Association (MEMCA) technical certificate
  • Participation in a registered apprenticeship

A professional certification is any certificate or industry-recognized credential for which a pupil prepared by taking course work provided by an eligible postsecondary institution. 

Early Middle College High School is a stand-alone public high school where 100% of the pupils are enrolled as EMC pupils.  

Early Middle College Program is a high school program designed to serve less than 100% of the high school population. 

Early Middle College Consortium is a program comprised of multiple school districts with one coordinating agency.

 

Calling all EMC Coordinators in Michigan!

We are collecting EMC student testimonials to feature on our website and on our Instagram page, @mictestory. If you would like to submit a testimonial on behalf of one of your EMC students, please complete the Google Form linked below. Note that you must be signed in to your Google account to complete the form.
EMC Student Stories Submission Form

Early Middle College Resources

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EMC Contact Information

  • Dr. Stacey Stover, EMC Manager, StoverS@Michigan.gov
  • Jennifer Thomas, EMC Education Consultant, ThomasJ85@michigan.gov 
  • Aline Keledjian, EMC Departmental Analyst, KeledjianA@michigan.gov 
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