This year’s honorees include a cybersecurity professional breaking barriers in tech, an artist using her voice to create belonging, and an entrepreneur redefining community impact.

The Wayfinder Program offers free college credits for adults facing social or economic barriers to higher education who live in the nearby 49507 ZIP code – an area with remarkable resources in the residents, yet significant economic and social challenges.

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.

Announced at Optimizely’s Opticon conference in San Antonio, the award was presented from a competitive network of North American partners.

The program introduces third- through fifth-grade students to the basics of coding and inspires them to explore potential careers in computer science. 

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

According to firm leadership, the brand reinvigoration represents a fresh look and a confident step forward into the future of solutions for businesses and organizations.

The system will be Michigan's first county-wide 800 MHz school safety radio network.

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.

This series of free monthly hiking events provide professionals with an opportunity to enjoy an alternative networking experience amidst the natural beauty of West Michigan's parks and trail systems.

Seven distinguished Grand Rapids leaders will offer insights into the transformative advancements that have shaped their industries and companies over the past year.

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 project will construct 250 miles of fiber, improving access for nearly 6,000 residents.

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.

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

Themed "Casting the Vision," the event was created to champion diversity, foster community spirit, and showcase Asian leadership in various sectors.

Event sponsorship applications are being accepted through February 29.

The Red Flags of Fraud presentations give older adults valuable information about local scams and tactics used by scammers.

The event aims to demystify Artificial Intelligence (AI) and explore its impact on businesses.