Tri-County Head Start CEO Chanda Hillman Selected for Prestigious UCLA Leadership Program
Tri-County Head Start CEO Chanda Hillman Selected for Prestigious UCLA Leadership Program Paw Paw, MI – July 23, 2024 – Tri-County HeadStart is thrilled to announce that our esteemed CEO, Chanda Hillman, was selected as one of only 42 executive Head Start directors nationwide to participate in the prestigious UCLA Head Start Leadership Program. This program, known for its rigorous curriculum and leadership development, aims to empower and equip leaders in the Head Start community with advanced skills
Cass County Kids Set to Receive Backpacks Filled with School Supplies from United Way of Southwest M
Cass County Kids Set to Receive Backpacks Filled with School Supplies from United Way of Southwest Michigan School Supply Spectacular returns for another great year helping Cass County students over three days across four locationsCASS COUNTY, MI – As the new school year approaches, United Way of Southwest Michigan is gearing up to ensure that every child in Cass County has the tools they need to succeed. The annual School Supply Spectacular event is back, providing free backpacks filled with essential
FREE BOOKS – LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE CONTINUES TO REDUCE BARRIERS FOR STUDENTS
FREE BOOKS – LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE CONTINUES TO REDUCE BARRIERS FOR STUDENTS BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – With the State of Michigan announcing that the Community College Guarantee will be effective this fall, providing free in-district tuition for the high school graduating classes of 2023 and 2024, Lake Michigan College is moving to use private funding to pay for books for in-district, graduating class of 2024 students who attend LMC this fall and for class of 2023 students who entered LMC for Fall semester
Watermark Brewing Company Receives Match on Main Grant for Beer Garden Expansion
Watermark Brewing Company Receives Match on Main Grant for Beer Garden ExpansionStevensville, MI - The Village of Stevensville is thrilled to announce that Watermark Brewing Company has been awarded a $22,157 Match on Main grant to support the expansion of its beer garden in downtown Stevensville! This project will enhance the local downtown corridor by replacing a previously blighted property with a dynamic beer garden that will appeal to both tourists and locals. By activating this underutilized space in
$3.9M AWARDED TO MICHIGAN WORKS! BERRIEN, CASS, VAN BUREN TO SUPPORT APPRENTICESHIPS IN SOUTHWEST MI
$3.9M AWARDED TO MICHIGAN WORKS! BERRIEN, CASS, VAN BUREN TO SUPPORT APPRENTICESHIPS IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren was awarded a $3.9M Apprenticeship Building America, Round 2 (ABA2) grant from the United States Department of Labor. The goal of the grant is to establish pre-apprenticeship programs leading to Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) enrollment. The four-year grant will start in July 2024 and conclude in June 2028. Michigan Works!
MICHIGAN WORKS! ANNOUNCES EMPLOYER LINEUP AT UPCOMING JOB FAIR
MICHIGAN WORKS! ANNOUNCES EMPLOYER LINEUP AT UPCOMING JOB FAIR BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next hiring event where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next hiring event will take place on Thursday, July 11 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the Michigan Works! Service Center, located at 499 West Main Street in Benton Harbor. Last month’s hiring event brought 24 employers and 342 job
LMC students earn spots on Spring '24 President’s, Dean’s Lists
Lake Michigan College has announced the names of students recognized for academic achievement during the 2024 Spring semester.There were 52 students named to the President’s List, achieving a 4.0 GPA at full-time status. The Dean’s List, meanwhile, includes 119 full-time students and 548 part-time students who achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher.President’s ListAlleganHolly CurtissBangorJessica SaucedoBenton Harbor Zachary Arrans, Katarina Easley, Dajah Parker, Catherine SteedBerrien Springs Sofia Pate, Emily
Present Pillars Helping Fathers Learn The Key Behaviors of A 24/7 Dad
National Fatherhood Initiative’s® 24/7 Dad® Key Behaviors Workshop Being Used to Enhance Fathers’ Skills Benton Harbor, MI – Present Pillars is helping fathers develop a set of behaviors that will help them gain new skills through the National Fatherhood Initiative’s® (NFI) 24/7 Dad® Key Behaviors Workshop. Present Pillars will facilitate the workshop for dads in Berrien County & Cass Counties. Dads will have an opportunity to develop and apply the 12 key behaviors of a 24/7 Dad that are
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center 2024-2025 season of performances and speakers announced Individ
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center 2024-2025 season of performances and speakers announcedIndividual events on sale July 15 BENTON HARBOR, MICH. – The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center has announced its 33rd season of performing arts and speaker events. The season begins Friday, Aug. 23, with Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the first Lake Michigan College Speaker Series guest. “We’ve built this season based on the type and timing of programming that has been the most successful over the past few seasons, as
$1.7M SECURED TO SUPPORT SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN EMPLOYERS
$1.7M SECURED TO SUPPORT SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN EMPLOYERS BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren has secured $1.7M in competitive grants from the State of Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund to help 30 local employers enhance their workforce. The grants awarded provide funds to local employers for training, developing, and retaining employees. “Our number one goal is to ensure southwest Michigan businesses remain competitive in the local and national market. One way to do that is by