Grand Rapids aims to double number of youth participating in summer jobs program
Updated Mar 31, 2021;
Posted Mar 31, 2021
The city of Grand Rapids and area businesses want to temporarily employ hundreds of young people as part of a summer jobs program. (MLive file photo)
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The initiative is back this year, and officials are aiming to double the number of employed youth.
Called GRow1000, the initiative was launched in 2020 in response to the pandemic and ongoing racial and economic disparities, city officials previously said.
Grand Rapids residents who are between the ages of 15 and 24 as of June 14 can apply for the jobs program by filling out the application at this link. Applicants also must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Cascade Engineering is hosting a job fair on Saturday, March 6 from 10a-2p with no appointment necessary, and the opportunity to begin your new role on Monday.
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Courtesy Bronson Healthcare
The president and CEO of Bronson Healthcare is joining the board of a local plastic injection molding company.
Fred Keller, founder and board chair of Cascade Township-based Cascade Engineering said the organization appointed Bill Manns to serve on its board of directors.
“When searching for board candidates, it is important to find someone (who) embraces our triple bottom line philosophy, and Bill Manns fills that role perfectly,” Keller said.
Christina Keller, president and CEO of Cascade Engineering, described Manns as a “proven leader” in West Michigan.
“He has a … track record of tackling difficult issues, and we look forward to adding his wisdom and insight to our outstanding board of directors,” she said.