Workforce development
UCOM welcomes Liam Bailey as Donor Relations Specialist
by (UCOMGR)
Submitted 02-04-2021 under NONPROFITS
United Church Outreach Ministry is excited to announce that Liam Bailey has joined our team as Donor Relations Specialist. Liam brings 8 years of experience building relationships in support of nonprofits committed to community impact that is rooted...
UCOM Celebrates National Workforce Development Month
by (UCOMGR)
Submitted 09-27-2019 under NONPROFITS
UCOM's vision is a thriving community of empowered neighbors. We want all people to have the resources needed for quality living and hope for a meaningful life and we work to reduce barriers that stand in the way of this vision. Our mission is...
What are barriers to employment?
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 03-15-2019 under NONPROFITS
There are many people who want and need to work, but face certain conditions that may make steady employment difficult to acquire. Individuals with such barriers may include people with a history of mental or physical health issues, criminal...
Literacy Center Announces Expansion of Workforce Development Grant
by (LiteracyCenter)
Submitted 07-08-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Literacy Center of West Michigan’s Customized Workplace English Program announced the expansion of the Incumbent Worker Training Program federal grant. The program is currently serving companies in Grand Rapids and seeks to expand to...
Luke Ridout Joins the Literacy Center of West Michigan
by (LiteracyCenter)
Submitted 06-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Literacy Center of West Michigan welcomed Luke Ridout as the new program assistant for the Customized Workplace English Program. Luke will assist the program in providing exceptional English language training programs to West Michigan...GR Chamber & Davenport partner to bring tuition discount to members and dependents
by (GRACC)
Submitted 04-18-2011 under NONPROFITS
One of the best economic development tools is a well-trained, educated workforce. Davenport University and the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to help educate West Michigan’s workforce through a new program...