GVSU expands programming to leverage growing medical, life sciences sector

The growing life sciences and medical sector in West Michigan will soon needs workers and one university has stepped up its a proactive approach to positioning future workers to meet the industry’s needs.

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To see the economic future of Grand Rapids, all one has to do is look up Michigan Street near downtown.

The construction cranes, the orange barrels and the traffic detours all reflect the massive medical and research buildup now occurring on the Medical Mile.

As the life-sciences sector emerges and grows in Grand Rapids, Thomas Haas sees his job as making sure Grand Valley State University is properly positioned to provide the workers needed now and in the future for that field.

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