Emphasis on workplace development earns UM Health-West title of Employer of the Year
UM Health-West earns Employer of the Year for fostering growth, inclusion, and innovative workforce development programs in healthcare.
Bridging the Talent Gap
Grant will help bring literacy training into the workplace
Here in Kent County the Literacy Center of West Michigan is working to eliminate barriers to achieving literacy. Recently, the center was awarded a MI Impact Grant of $1.12 million dollars from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to further their work.
Actors’ Theatre welcomes new perspectives, mentors future artists of Grand Rapids
The Actors' Theatre of Grand Rapids, founded in 1980, continues to build on its legacy, evolving as an entertainment outlet as an arts incubator and (ultimately a) regional attractant for talent, too.
Robotics students are next tech workforce
Two area robotics teams competed at the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics state and world championships, but that's just the beginning. Many tech companies mentor the students now and seek them out when it comes time to hire later.
Holland woman advances from job to career with workplace training
In the last three years, Shelby Baumann's wages have steadily increased along with her skills. She has benefited from workplace training, partially funded through the state's Going Pro grants.
Holland success story shows training and coaching key to better-paying jobs
Karuna Khadka attended workshops, received job-search assistance, referrals to ESL classes, and transportation assistance. That wraparound support paid off. She increased her job skills and wages.
Ottawa County’s workforce shortage puts more attention on training
With an unemployment rate under 3%, Ottawa County has one of the lowest in the state. Allise Wilkerson, talent solutions manager for West Michigan Works!, discusses the opportunities the talent shortage is creating for workers.
A Grand Welcome: Local organizations partner to connect area newcomers to GR’s diverse community
For a third year, convention and visitor bureau Experience Grand Rapids has partnered with local organizations to welcome area newcomers and connect them to the city’s diverse professional community.
Percepciones de una ciudad de gente amigable: una conversación sincera con la alcalde Sims
Esta “Ciudad de la Gente Amigable” fue una vez una bulliciosa comunidad manufacturera. Ahora es el hogar de cientos de diversos tipos de negocios, y está experimentando una transformación positiva. Residente de toda la vida, propietaria de un negocio y Alcalde Kimberley D. Sims, comparte su optimismo sobre el vasto potencial dentro de su comunidad.
Insights on the City of Friendly People: A candid conversation with Mayor Sims
The City of Friendly People was once a bustling manufacturing community. Now home to hundreds of various types of businesses, it is undergoing a positive transformation. Lifelong resident, business owner, and Mayor Kimberley D. Sims shares her optimism about the vast potential within her community.
