GRCC In the News, 7-16-14

Michigan is begging for skilled workers

July 15, 2014; Michigan Radio

If we don’t find new ways to teach the right skills and train more workers, Michigan is going to be badly hurt.

… In response to this issue, (Autocam CEO John) Kennedy opened up a program in partnership with Grand Rapids Community College that will take qualified applicants into an apprentice program. They work at the plant while being paid to go to school for the skills they need. When they graduate from the program they could make up to $17.50 an hour or more.

Keeping your brain active throughout aging

July 15, 2014; WZZM

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) — As we get older, it’s important to exercise our minds along with our bodies.

Mike Faber from Grand Rapids Community College’s Older Learner Center points out that memory loss is not an inevitable consequence of aging. He says there are many things we can do to keep our minds active.

 

Library to move back home

The construction work in the LRC is nearing completion, and the library staff and services will move back into the building on Monday, July 21! Their equipment and phones will be moved on Friday afternoon, and they will continue to provide services from the ATC on Monday until we get everything moved back into the LRC.

Thank you all for your patience during the summer construction projects!

Photos from NOBLE youth conference

On Tuesday, GRCC’s criminal justice department and the Woodrick Diversity Learning Center hosted a youth conference sponsored by the National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives. The event drew 150 to 200 area teens, who learned about different law enforcement careers.

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