Michigan’s statewide effort to re-enroll stopped-out adults who have credits but no credential added thousands of learners back into higher education, targeting both enrollment declines and workforce needs. The initiative emphasizes credit reactivation and credential completion rather than starting over. The approach is positioned as responsive to labor market demand by moving adults closer to employer-recognized qualifications. For institutions, it shifts enrollment strategy toward prior learning, advising capacity, and program redesign that can absorb returning learners. As workforce-focused funding and TRIO-linked proposals gain momentum, Michigan’s model offers a concrete example of how credential pathways are being used as both a student success tool and an economic development instrument.