Workforce Programming

Workforce Programming & Partnerships

  • Automotive

    • Our automotive students are enrolled in the Introduction to Automotive course at GRCC M-Tec on Fridays.

    • On Wednesdays students participate in real world skills application at Fox Dealerships.

  • CNA

    • Our CNA students are enrolled in the CNA program with Goodwill services on Fridays.

    • On Wednesdays they are welcomed into a variety of sites around Grand Rapids for job shadowing and hands on learning. Recent partners have been: Mary Free Bed, Corewell Health, Edison Christian Health Services, and U of M West.

  • Construction 

    • Our automotive students are enrolled in the Introduction to Construction course at GRCC M-Tec on Fridays.

    • On Wednesdays they are engaging in hands on learning with Habitat for Humanity on an active job site

  • Cosmetology

    • On Wednesdays and Fridays our students are with Ms. Dericee Hamilton at Shani's Beauty Academy. They are completing three courses (Microshading, Body Contouring, and Permanent Eyeliner). Additionally they each complete the Marketing 101 course. 

  • Culinary Arts

    • Our culinary arts students all earn their ServSafe Food Handler Certification which was developed by the National Restaurant Association and is a leg up to those wanting to go into the restaurant industry. 
    • During 2nd Semester the students will be working with the YMCA Teaching Kitchen for a 6 week course addressing nutrition, balanced meals, and cooking for the family on a budget.
    • On Wednesdays they are partnering with Diner 76 in Coopersville and the Revive & Thrive Project to get hands on experience.

  • Welding

    • Our automotive students are enrolled in the Introduction to Welding course at GRCC M-Tec on Fridays.

    • On Wednesdays they are welcomed into Beverlin Manufacturing for hands on practice in a welding and industrial fabrication environment.

  • West Michigan Center of Arts and Technology (WMCAT)

    • Students that want to engage with their creative side are at WMCAT on Wednesdays. The students leverage visual arts and digital media to build creative confidence, elevate voice, connect with community, and explore possibilities for the future. The program offers semester-long experiences in on-site studios led by professional teaching artists.

    • On Fridays they are touring sites around Grand Rapids to explore careers that are aligned with their creative desires. This semester students will be visiting LaFontsee Gallery, Custer Inc, The Mud Room, Grand Rapids Art Museum, The Meyer May House, and Match Frame Creative.

  • Workforce Exposure

    • Our workforce exposure program is designed to expose the students to a wide variety of career options. They visit sites and learn about the kinds of jobs that exist at that site and what they would need to do to pursue those types of jobs.

    • Partners this school year include: Frederick Meijer Gardens, Kentwood Public Works, Enterprise Tool & Die, GRR Airport, Kids Food Basket, Pridgeon & Clay, and The Rapid.