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.

It’s only the ninth such designation in all of Michigan. 

The awards recognize individuals who go above-and-beyond in a service industry position.

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.

A local food and nutrition, edutainment, and technology company, is working to provide children in Grand Rapids with practical access to locally grown herbs, fruits, and vegetables.

A series of Career Fair Carnivals throughout West Michigan will offer free food, family-friendly activities, job seeker resources and onsite interviews.

From the lakeshore to Grand Rapids, farmers markets across West Michigan are opening for the season.

The activity taught students about gardening techniques, environmental stewardship, and the importance of fresh, locally-grown produce.

The Health Care Career Fair Carnival and the Career AG-xploration will both be held on Saturday, May 4.

The 250-plus trees planted during this two-day event will help provide more shade, cooler temperatures, cleaner air, lower energy costs, and calmer traffic.

Kira's journey to Michigan after fleeing the war in Ukraine represents a story of resilience and new beginnings. She left behind her life as a horticulture teacher and a cherished garden, arriving in West Michigan with her family to start a new life.

Amateur and professional artists and designers can showcase their talent in the 2024 Holland Farmers Market Poster Design Contest.

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 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.

Zeeland-based Holstege and Jongekrijg farms have permanently protected the future of their land.

According to the report, nearly half of the top high-demand jobs are new additions for 2024.

West Michigan Works! and its Agribusiness Talent Council will host an Ag-For-All Job Fair with a focus on inclusive hiring for veterans, returning citizens, individuals with disabilities and refugees.

Event sponsorship applications are being accepted through February 29.

The Kent County Board of Commissioners passed two resolutions to secure funding to preserve 233.5 acres of farmland in Sparta Township.