GRCC In the News, 5-30-17

GRCC, Kent ISD cast college program
5/26/2017 Grand Rapids Business Journal
Amid growing concerns over skilled worker shortages, a group of partners will offer another talent pipeline for West Michigan employers.
Grand Rapids Community College, Kent Intermediate School District and area manufacturers have created a program called Launch U that will allow high school students to earn college credit or a degree at Kent ISD and GRCC.
http://www.grbj.com/articles/88065-grcc-kent-isd-cast-college-program

 WMU, Aquinas partner on engineering degree
5/26/2017 Grand Rapids Business Journal
Western Michigan University and Aquinas College this fall will join a packed field of schools forging academic partnerships.
… “We’re working on … building an advanced manufacturing lab with GRCC,” he said. “All of these pieces are coming together to build a stronger engineering presence in greater Grand Rapids.”
http://www.grbj.com/articles/88066-wmu-aquinas-partner-on-engineering-degree