GRCC In the News, 2-20-18

Stabenow visits GRCC, advocates labor training

Feb. 19, 2018; WOOD TV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It was not so long ago that finding a job in Michigan was difficult, if not impossible, for many. Now, a lack of properly trained workers is drawing the attention of employers and lawmakers.

… U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, came to the Leslie E. Tassel M-TEC facility at Grand Rapids Community College, a center that focuses on skilled and technical training, to talk about the need for more money for such programs and more awareness of career opportunities that don’t necessarily require a four-year college degree.

Feb. 21 Diversity Lecture Series presentation is canceled

The Diversity Lecture Series presentation by criminal justice system reformer and filmmaker Dawn Porter, scheduled for Feb. 21, has been canceled.

Library hours through Winter 2018

Here are the Upcoming Adjusted Library Hours through Winter 2018:

Feb 19-Mar 3 Regular Hours
Closed on Sundays now
Mar 5-Mar 9 8am-5pm Limited Services Spring Break
Mar 10-Mar 11 Closed
Mar 12-Apr 27 Regular Hours
Apr 21-Apr 22 10am-10pm Exam Cram

Regular Winter Semester Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-9:45pm
Friday 7:30am-5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm

Photos from Sen. Stabenow’s visit to Tassell M-TEC

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow talked about her New Skills for New Jobs plan at GRCC’s Tassell M-TEC facility today. GRCC President Bill Pink spoke, and the senator met with GRCC welding students.

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