Career

Life EMS Ambulance graduates its first EMT class in Ottawa County, following a statewide shift in how emergency medical personnel are recruited and trained

Kent County voters will decide this fall on a funding renewal supporting the Jon Ball Zoo and Grand Rapids Public Museum, starting next year 11th graders in Michigan will no longer be required to take the essay portion of the Michigan Merit Exam, and more.

New data from The Right Place shows the area added 2,000 new jobs in 2025

The Viper, Growing Together, Grand Rapids RISE, Career Pathways, Ski Safety Awareness Month.

We talk to Ashlee Mishler and Andy Johnston.

When Ashley Sands started exploring health careers at Kent Career Tech Center, she didn’t know she would return there to teach students just like her what it takes to become a phlebotomist. Her connection with her first health careers instructor Linda Ford continues to inspire and drive her success

Becky Heidesch joins in to talk about her new book.

Soon after Karen Barrose started the Criminal Justice program at Kent Career Tech Center, this Godwin High grad knew law enforcement was in her future. Now she’s serving students and educators in her dream role as Community Patrol Officer at Kentwood Public Schools where she hopes young students see her as an example of what they could become, too.

Author Mary Olson-Menzel shares her book.

Mary Jo Baweja, Career Coach talks about what's in store.