GRCC In the News, 7-12-13

Students take part in summer IChallengeU career development program to enhance business skills

July 11, 2013; The Holland Sentinel

Holland — Katy Cumberland never really knew what it would be like to meet a business executive. She had her ideas from movies and TV shows like “Celebrity Apprentice,” but those depictions, she said, always seemed a little far-fetched.

… The idea of the two-week program, West Ottawa High School teacher Bre Bartels said, is to create an intensive learning experience in which students solve real-world issues and gain experience working in a team environment. The students also acquire four credits from Grand Rapids Community College in the business innovations course.

New Screening Committee training session added to Staff Development schedule

Staff Development has just added another Screening Committee Training session to its schedule. It will take place next Wednesday, July 17th from 2-4:30 PM in Room 122 LRC. If you are considering attending and have not been able to find a date that would fit your schedule, please consider registering for this session. Registration is available online at by clicking here or by calling Staff Development at ext. 4285.