2/6/23 Automation Alley
With the gap in skilled manufacturing jobs expected to grow, programs like Grand Rapids Community College’s One Workforce for West Michigan Manufacturing will be pivotal in keeping Michigan’s workforce ready to take on new opportunities in Industry 4.0.
(Written by One Workforce program manager Dennis Triggs.)
Community college librarian joins Michigan Library Association
2/7/23 Grand Rapids Business Journal
A West Michigan librarian was elected to a statewide leadership role, bringing her love of libraries to the Michigan Library Association.
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Reference and Collection Development Librarian Sophia Brewer was elected to be one of the Michigan Library Association’s (MLA) three new directors-at-large.
2/7/23 Community College Daily (American Association of Community Colleges)
Grand Rapids looking to name street after late prominent pastor
2/7/23 MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids leaders are looking to commemoratively designate a portion of city street after the beloved, late Bishop Dennis J. McMurray.
… McMurray is credited with making significant contributions to the Grand Rapids community and beyond. In October, he was named the 2022 GIANT Among Giants for his contributions in shaping the history, culture and quality of life in the Grand Rapids community at the annual event hosted by Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC).
City leaders move to rename street after late Grand Rapids pastor
2/7/23 FOX 17
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — City leaders are pushing to honor one Grand Rapids community leader, the late Bishop McMurray, in a very special way.
… Also known for his service beyond the walls of Renaissance Church, Bishop McMurray was honored by Grand Rapids Community College as the 2022 GIANT Among Giants in October, only a month before he died at the age of 63.
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