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GRCC launches industrial sewing certificate program
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Monday, October 18, 2021
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Industry 4.0 campaign launched to support West Michigan manufacturers
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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Monday, July 26, 2021
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
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$9.8M federal grant to fund skills training for workers
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Monday, February 8, 2021
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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Monday, April 13, 2020
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