May 5, 2023, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Victoria Keenan has the opportunity to support the growth of a new program at Grand Rapids Community College.
The water and wastewater treatment programs are a partnership between GRCC, the City of Grand Rapids and Bay College in Escanaba. The program prepares students for careers in the water treatment industry. These workers are in high demand and are essential to protect public health.
Keenan is a Community Recruitment Specialist for the Leslie Tassell MTEC. She is responsible for connecting the community with resources and programs by attending events, building relationships and creating outreach strategies.
Keenan also works with students to help them overcome barriers to their education both before admission and throughout their programs. She is passionate about connecting students with opportunities to benefit them and their communities.
“The best part of my job so far has been seeing the students in the water career pathway grow professionally and take interest in water careers,” Keenan said.
Keenan has a bachelor's degree in Public and Nonprofit Administration and Environmental Land Use and Planning from Central Michigan University and a Master of Public Administration degree from Grand Valley State University.
Prior to working at GRCC, Keenan was the assistant director and program manager for Seeds of Promise, a nonprofit organization focusing on urban community improvement.
Keenan’s experience has taught her the value of making connections and building relationships, a skill she uses daily when connecting with community partners and students.
Keenan encourages students to “be as curious as you can”. Encouraging students to ask questions and know that faculty and staff are here to help students be successful!
More information about the Waste and Wastewater Treatment Program can be found here.