Education

Students turn culinary skills into scholarship support and career connections 

Allegan County culinary students showcased restaurant skills while raising scholarship funds and building career connections through the ProStart fundraiser event.

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Excellence in Education marks 40 years of honoring educators

A longtime Grand Haven tradition celebrates student achievement and the teachers whose guidance impacts generations.

Free AI classes aim to narrow growing digital knowledge gap

Hope alum Tim Haines’ free AI classes support entrepreneurs and business owners, though challenges remain in scaling access and sustaining the model.

Health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps

HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.

Students lead Anne Frank exhibit promoting empathy and community dialogue

Student docents guide visitors through Anne Frank exhibit and film event focused on history, human connection, and community understanding.

Students lead new school safety conversations through restorative circles

Allegan County students share experiences through restorative circles, guiding community leaders toward proactive, collaborative approaches to school safety and student well-being.

ECIC guides Michigan’s early childhood strategy

ECIC works with public agencies, community partners, philanthropy, and providers to ensure every child has a foundation for lifelong success.

Student preserves Hispanic business history to empower future generations

Holland resident and GVSU student Galilea Bahena researches 100 years of Hispanic businesses in West Michigan for a Grand Rapids museum exhibit, ensuring community stories endure.

Tech volunteers inspire students through hands-on classroom coding lessons

West Michigan tech professionals visit 52 classrooms, teaching coding basics and inspiring elementary students to explore future careers in computer science.

The power of print: Preschoolers engaged in print-focused activities show stronger literacy skills

The simplest tools are still the most effective: paper, pencils, and everyday print.

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