ATLaS strengthens adult first- and entry-year learners in their pursuit of an employable credential, decreasing second-year attrition, and increasing good academic standing. ATLaS envisions a higher education journey for Maine’s adults that reduces the barriers for students who experience complex demands on their time and leverages academic and financial partnerships to achieve 60% of Maine adults with an employable degree, certificate, or credential by 2025.
ATLaS Scholars are:
- Adult learners age 25+
- In a first- or entry-year at their institution (below 30 credits)
- Enrolled in an employability credential (bachelor, associate, certificate, micro-credential)
- Resident of Maine
- Not already a graduate of a bachelors degree program from any higher education institution
ATLaS is 100% funded by an FY23 $945,000 Congressionally Directed Spending Grant through the U.S. Department of Education Secured by Maine Senators Collins and King at the request of the University of Maine System