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GRCC employees donated $700,000 during the last 10 years

'We became close with so many of our peers and chef instructors, helping us navigate the food industry and create a community of creative, talented individuals'

"GRCC was a place for me that I was able to focus on the important things in my life."

Linda gets to follow the success of the students she meets each year -- watching them achieve their dreams and knowing that she assisted them along their journey.

We are excited to have the community visit and have a look at what we know will be a vibrant hub of learning for students of all ages.

'Now that I have some direction, I have a life I can enjoy and look forward to.'

After working in Indiana and Texas, Juarez returned to Grand Rapids and produces stories in English and Spanish.

GRCC is one of 23 colleges in the nation -- and the only one in Michigan -- to have received the grants, which are funded by the legendary band in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges.

Danielle's favorite part of her work is watching GRCC Lakeshore Campus people go from potential students to graduates.

'I liked the structure of the class. It felt like a real job. Once I started the program, I was hooked.'

The Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center represents the value of partnerships, providing opportunities.

The Public Works Academy brings community partners together to helps local communities fill important jobs.

Today Korson is the senior lecturer in geography for the School of People, Environment and Planning at Massey University in Auckland, New Zealand.

Eighteen GRCC student athletes saluted for academic success by the National Junior College Athletic Association.

'Committee members were struck by Lina's long-term commitment to community service that was already strong when she was a student at NMU.'

'There is just something so special about working with the many different types of students who attend GRCC.'

She plans to keep attending college to work toward a degree while working in the field.

GRCC summer enrollment is up 7.1% from a year ago and up 5.9% from pre-pandemic levels, with many students taking advantage of state programs covering the cost of in-district tuition.

'If it wasn’t for GRJC, my life would be very different from what it is today.'

'Sometimes the plans don't work out and we have to change course, but it is like a giant puzzle with each student and I help them find the best pieces and put it all together.'

The program is designed to address computer support from four perspectives: technical, professionalism and employability, business innovation, and design.

He added to his teaching experience when he served with the Peace Corps in a youth development program in the Andes mountains of Peru. 

Nicholas Cetlinski, Melanie LeQuia, Michael Kelley and Philder Okech were named to the All-Michigan Academic Team by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

The next Job Training sessions begin July 19, and finish before Thanksgiving. Another session starts on August 23, 2021. There are several spots still available for the July start date.