Shandra Martinez is managing editor of The Lakeshore WM and Rapid Growth Media, where she also edits the multi-regional Disability Inclusion series. She founded Legacina, helping people preserve family stories using digital tools designed to engage the next generation. Learn more at Legacina.com or her contact her at legacina.story@gmail.com
GRCC and West Michigan Works! will lead a coalition focused on helping the unemployed and underemployed gain the skills needed for in-demand manufacturing fields.
The state’s new $30 million Michigan Reconnect scholarship program will pay for an associate degree or skills certification for Michigan residents 25 and older.
Businesses use Going Pro Talent Fund grants to “upskill” their employees. This helps companies compete and grow, and prepares workers for in-demand careers.
West Michigan Works! is accepting nominations for its 2020 Essential Service Awards. The annual awards recognize frontline workers who go above and beyond their daily responsibilities and display integrity, passion, and commitment.
In a Q&A, Ed Garner shares how the award-winning SBDC West Michigan Region focused its attention in 2020 to help businesses survive the economic challenges of the pandemic.