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The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments.

Apprenticeship program aims to ease West Michigan’s child care shortage

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024

Alex Aguilar-Delgado says securing The Rapid's Wave card was a snap at GRCC.

New free bus pass eases transportation strain for GRCC students, employees

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 5, 2024

GVSU President Philomena Mantella extends a warm welcome to the inaugural recipients of the Michigan Growth Office’s Make MI Home grant.

GVSU secures $200,000 grant to attract diverse grad students – and keep them here

Tommy AllenWednesday, October 23, 2024

The Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship Program offers enhanced financial support and services to help GRCC students succeed.

Expanded GR Promise Zone Scholarship boosts support for GRCC students

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 23, 2024

Davenport University and Gentex leaders formalized their commitment to education and workforce development with a signing ceremony Sept. 30 at the corporation’s office in Zeeland.

Gentex partners with Davenport University to offer scholarships for employees

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 7, 2024

Julia Kelly was selected to lead Kent County's new Public Defender Office.

Leader of new Kent Public Defender Office has experience, drive

Kelsey SandersMonday, September 30, 2024

Katie Moore, activation manager for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

Programmers help communities nurture the power of public art

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 30, 2024

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‘Freakonomics’ author highlights people-centered strategy during Tech Week GR

Tommy AllenWednesday, September 25, 2024

The Going PRO Talent Fund grants will benefit several industries, with manufacturing receiving the most awards, 54.

GoingPro grants boost workforce development across West Michigan

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 13, 2024

Keith Morgan, president and CEO of the South Kent Area Chamber of Commerce.

Driving growth: How business and transit collaboration is shaping the future of Grand Rapids

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 27, 2024

Students formed five-person teams, each tasked with identifying a “wicked problem”—a complex issue with no easy solution.

West Michigan teens tackle ‘wicked’ problems at the Wege High School Collaborative Studio

Laura BergellsTuesday, August 13, 2024

Tristan Walczewski started his career as a restaurant server.

When ‘what now?’ becomes a fulfilling career in restaurants

Kelsey SandersWednesday, August 7, 2024

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Inaugural Surge Summit brings Tech Week GR expansion to Holland

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 6, 2024

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students who participate in extracurricular activities are 20% more likely to earn a bachelor's degree or higher compared to their non-participating peers.

Voices of Youth: How Kent County students can grow outside the classroom

By Luke Fann Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Students from the Wege High School Collaborative Studio tour Padnos Recycling.

Designing a better world: Wege High School Collaborative Studio builds skills and networks

Laura BergellsThursday, May 30, 2024

Max Tendero and his mom, Jenn Tendero.

Published Together: Failing in public hurts. Moms can heal.

Max Tendero Friday, May 10, 2024

Calvin University senior Cameron Lockrey

Calvin student creates app that helps others ‘kickback’ and relax

Ashley KingWednesday, April 24, 2024

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MiCareerQuest connects 8,000 students with hands-on exploration into future career opportunities

Rapid Growth StaffMonday, April 8, 2024

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The Rapid worker honored for her ‘gold standard of customer service’

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 29, 2024

The Literacy Center of West Michigan is teaching job-specific literacy at job sites to help adults improve their lives.

Grant will help bring literacy training into the workplace

Ashley KingTuesday, March 19, 2024

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