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Grant aims to ready middle schoolers for what comes after high school

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Seventh-graders in four Wyoming school districts will receive tutoring, mentoring and career exploration opportunities via Grand Rapids Community College...

GRCC reopening Ford Fieldhouse, showcasing $8 million in upgrades

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The 43-year-old building has been under construction since spring to revamp the facility for athletic teams, academic use and the community. The lower-level health club is open to the public for $225 per year...

Students earn credits, gain jobs through GRCC training program

Bridging the Talent Gap Erin Albanese

After more than 600 hours spent learning to build houses, fix cars, take blood pressure and complete other skills needed for jobs available in West Michigan, 52 students graduated in December from the GRCC Job Training programs...

GRCC offers new certification in Supply Chain Operations Management

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The community college is paving the way to equip people with introductory skills -- and meet the needs of employers -- to manage all facets of bringing goods from producer to consumer...

Workforce training programs show big economic impact

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

A year ago, Elizabeth Jose Pena wasn’t sure what her next career step should be. “I was a lost individual... I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life.” What a difference a fast-paced training program can make...

Googling their way into IT

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

GRCC students are earning Google IT certificates, increasing their career readiness as they enter the industry...

Hands-on career exploration via Future Focused Fridays

Grand Rapids Community College Morgan Jarema

The entire East Campus student body will either be visited by or spend time every Friday this school year at area businesses, as well as work with employers on resumes and interviewing...

Grant will help prepare Wyoming area students for college

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Grand Rapids Community College is the recipient of a $2.1 million, six-year grant from the U.S. Education Department to boost chances for all students to succeed in college and beyond...

Seismic lessons from this rock star teacher

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

GRCC Geology Professor and volcanologist Tari Mattox brings her first-hand knowledge of eruptions, rocks and much more into class...

Women in skilled trades hone skills, explore careers, network with industry experts

Bridging the Talent Gap Erin Albanese

Project Accelerate is a seven-week, once-weekly course offered through The Build Initiative, a Pontiac-based program that works to build knowledge for women interested in construction and related fields...

GRCC, Tech Center create a recipe for student bakers to earn college degree

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Interested in becoming a chef or baker? A new GRCC and Tech Center culinary partnership has the perfect recipe to make it happen, fast...

She got an early jump on college in high school; now she’s on campus

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Wyoming Middle College students like Lauren Kramer start classes on the GRCC campus with an understanding of college rigor and expectations – and many credits already completed for free...

GRPS, GRCC to make paths to college easier

Grand Rapids School News Network

Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal of Grand Rapids Public Schools and the president of Grand Rapids Community College, Bill Pink, joined forces this week to expand opportunities for GRPS students...

From homelessness to supporting himself, he’s ready for college

Grads with Grit Erin Albanese

Technically homeless, Tristen Foley worked and studied around the clock to get his diploma...

Class Pushes Students Out of Comfort Zone, Into Community

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Students trickle in after school, one or two at a time, into a Wyoming High School classroom. They grab a slice of pizza and...

New Middle College Program to Provide Associate Degrees

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

A goal at the high school is for every student to receive college credit from at least one class before they graduate, said Evan...

She has a love for growing plants, students and staff

Leading the band, on field and off

Welding sparks her life

Rider’s experience guided by love, respect for horses

Can these students’ designs survive the ‘Eggsecutioner?’

Kent Career Tech Center and Kent Transition Center to merge

Student artwork depicting Michigan’s strengths wins state competition

Hands-on learning means expanded skills

Spanish dual immersion program set for fall debut

Teacher shares holiday tradition with students

Biggest individual donation ever will support mental health

District builds sense of belonging with after-school programs

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