Open house might open doors to emerging industries

A Holland Sentinel report says a Grand Rapids Community College job training opportunity for composite manufacturing has not attracted enough applicants for the jobs that are available.

According to excerpts from the story:

Grand Rapids Community College is looking for 40 people who want to invest in a future clean energy job. The college is starting another composite technician training class Sept. 13 and is having a hard time finding takers.

"We're having a huge problem getting people to sign up for this training," said Elly Bainbridge, of the GRCC workforce training department. "These are jobs that start at $12.50 an hour plus benefits."

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