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Nearly 9,000 students from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, Montcalm and Ottawa counties will explore high-demand careers through interactive exhibits and real-world interactions with professionals.
The awards will provide critical training resources across various industries, including agribusiness, healthcare, manufacturing and construction, which also includes mobility, energy and infrastructure.
Award entries were once again encouraged to view their submissions through a set of guiding principles designed to inspire architects to create a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment.
Apprenticeships are paid work experiences that combine on-the-job and classroom learning.
The project includes 22 new residential units and 9,404 square feet of commercial space, creating a new gateway to Zeeland's downtown area.
The demolition of an abandoned building in will clear the way for the development of a public park, green space, and the proposed new library.
The awards recognize individuals who go above-and-beyond in a service industry position.
The facility was expanded to meet the growing demand for construction education in West Michigan.
As awareness of critical mental health issues in the construction industry grows, West Michigan Works! and its Construction Careers Council, will host Building Minds: A Conference on Mental Health in Construction.
The renovations to its headquarters will help serve more clients with disabilities through custom-trained assistance dogs.
The 190-unit project is one of the largest mixed-income housing developments in the area.
This world-class hospital will be designed for and exclusively dedicated to the rehabilitation of infants, children, and teens.
The office expansion more than doubled the size of the existing space.
The awards will support the training of 919 new hires, 387 new apprentices and 1,263 incumbent workers, significantly boosting job growth, skill development and workforce capabilities across multiple industries.
The store is expected to be completed in mid-October.
A nonprofit that helps underrepresented contractors thrive in the construction industry will host an event that helps create meaningful partnerships between buyers and underrepresented construction companies.
The improvements focus on five major areas: modernized training facilities, improved ADA accessibility, an upgraded veterinary clinic, a new Canine Village, and renovated breeding and foster puppy spaces.
Located at 12240 Fillmore St. in West Olive, the new Family Justice Center will begin services and hearings on July 23.
The six-week summer program runs from June 24 to August 6 and provides enriching career readiness opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24 across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.
The scholarship is designed to ease some of the costs associated with getting a job in the trades, such as tools and clothing.
The annual event provides a dynamic platform for students to engage with industry professionals and participate in interactive experiences across a variety of five high-demand sectors.
This project is part of the regional Grand River Greenway initiative, which includes a planned route along the Grand River from the Lake Michigan shoreline in Grand Haven to Lowell in Kent County.
According to the report, nearly half of the top high-demand jobs are new additions for 2024.
Home Repair Services of Kent County, a nonprofit that supports vulnerable Kent County homeowners, is honoring Allyson Terpsma with its Abe DeVries Volunteer Award.
Event sponsorship applications are being accepted through February 29.