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Members of the Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals

Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals joins Chamber to expand opportunities

Volunteer-led HYP transitions into West Coast Chamber, gaining staff, resources, and connections to strengthen programming and support emerging leaders.

Latest in Talent
Wendy Dreese is 70 x 7 Life Recovery’s relationship manager
70 x 7 Life Recovery mentors returning citizens through reconciliation, life skills

70x7 Life Recovery is a faith-based nonprofit that equips returning citizens with life skills and short-term support following incarceration

Ashley Cramer received the 2025 Gentex Foundation’s Amanda Clark Scholarship.
Gentex scholarship helps Zeeland grad pursue STEM degree at Kettering

Ashley Cramer earns Gentex Foundation’s Amanda Clark Scholarship, receiving $20,000 to study computer science at Kettering University.

Human connection, not code: West Michigan CEOs say right-brain leadership is the future of work

Two West Michigan CEOs unveil a book on neuroscience-based leadership intended to help organizations scale culture, foster connection, and unlock team potential.

Kelly Wandel
Lakeshore Advantage hires leader for workplace talent development

Kelly Wandel leads Lakeshore Advantage’s new effort to attract and retain young talent in response to West Michigan’s workforce needs.

West Michigan embraces inclusion as autism diagnoses rise

As autism diagnoses climb, families and organizations like Disability Network West Michigan work to empower young adults entering the workforce.

Chasity Fedon (left) participated in the Summer Youth Career Readiness Program last summer and said it gave her the tools and confidence to earn her first paycheck. Pictured with her manager her manager, Alysa Hoy, she is still employed there.
Summer career program expands to serve more youth

The West Michigan Works! six-week paid summer program offers teens across seven counties real-world job experience, skills training, and career exploration. Applications are open now through May 5.

Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building.
Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland is a place for youth to get help on their homework, form friendships — and become leaders. The Holland club has been home to three recent Michigan Youths of the Year.

A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region.
Keeping young workers local depends on housing, jobs

A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region.  

Gail Eichorst is a volunteer driver with Disability Network West Michigan.
Volunteers find purpose, fulfillment at Disability Network West Michigan

Volunteers at Disability Network West Michigan find satisfaction through meaningful roles, supporting events, community programs, and accessibility initiatives.  

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