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New for 2025, hospitality has been added to the high-demand industries, which include construction and energy, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing, professional and administration, and agribusiness.

The free, eight-week initiative is designed to help participants of all fitness levels stay active.

Through interactive exhibits and direct engagement with industry professionals, students experienced careers in six high-demand industries: agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, construction, health care, hospitality, and IT.

The office offers 24/7 access to physicians, same- or next-day appointments, extended visits, direct texting, and access to specialized testing options, including genetic, cardiac, and other advanced screenings.

The new office consolidates CSNIP's three smaller clinics into a single location, doubling its capacity to provide reduced-cost veterinary care for pet owners in need across 10 West Michigan counties.

The Essential Service Awards recognize non-managerial frontline workers who go above and beyond their daily responsibilities and display integrity, passion and commitment.  

What began as Jen VanEe’s personal blog documenting her breast cancer journey has grown into a nonprofit aimed at easing the burdens cancer places on patients and their families.

The hospital is hiring all shifts, including entry-level, clinical and non-clinical, technical, and professional positions for all skill and educational levels.

For many years, the land that is now the park was considered a prime location for future residential development.

High school and college students may apply.

Founded in 2009, Retina Specialists of Michigan includes nine doctors who treat conditions ranging from macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy to retinal detachment.

Services extend beyond traditional primary care to include women’s health, lifestyle medicine, workforce development, financial counseling, health insurance literacy support and virtual care.

The 6,500-square-foot office features 11 exam rooms and one procedure room, consultation space for care managers, diabetes educators, behavioral health specialists, mammography, ultrasound, CT, lab, and X-ray.

The decision follows a comprehensive financial and operational sustainability evaluation as the organization faces rising care costs, workforce challenges, and growing demands for higher wages within the dental industry. 

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.

The joint operating agreement between the two organizations begins January 1, 2025.

Apprenticeships are paid work experiences that combine on-the-job and classroom learning.

As residents throughout the community age and become more active, the demand for specialized orthopedic care continues to grow.