Colleges and workforce programs are sharpening efforts to re‑enroll the 43 million Americans with some college but no credential. Successful models pair proactive coaching, credit audits and tailored pathways to employer demand, helping stopped‑out learners clear administrative and financial hurdles. At the same time, industry and higher‑education partnerships — often framed under Workforce Pell and employer engagement initiatives — aim to align credentialing with local labor needs. Advocates say re‑enrollment strategies are high‑ROI for institutions and regions but require coordinated advising, flexible scheduling and targeted funding commitments.