GRCC In the News 11/11/2021

Leading High-Quality Learning Opportunities

11/9/21; evolllution.com

The modern learner isn’t looking for educational offerings that get them into one job. Rather, they’re looking for an institution that can lay out a career path for them to follow on their lifelong learning journey. This requires institution to strategically think about their offerings and redesigning them that fits the short-term, flexible lifestyle of today’s learners. In this interview, Bill Pink discusses the need to focus on job-focused education, the importance of designing this type of programming to meet learner needs, and what it takes from senior leaders to implement this shift.     

DDA OKs jobs training, retail support measures

11/10/21 WOOD TV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Two moves aimed at supporting the growth of Grand Rapids got the green light from the Downtown Development Authority Wednesday.

DDA members approved allocating $48,500 in designated funding to Grand Rapids Community College for its workforce training program. The money will go toward training community members to fill construction and public works jobs created by revitalizing the Grand River corridor.

Morning News

11/11/21; FOX 17

(Annie Holesinger honors.)

Morning News

11/11/21; WZZM

(Veterans ceremony.)

Morning News

11/11/21; WZZM

(Vaccination clinic.)

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