The 47th annual Steve’s Run at Southwestern Michigan College will be back in person this year, and moved to a new location. Last year, Steve’s Run was virtual. This year, it will be in downtown Dowagiac. SMC says in 2015, the race moved to SMC’s campus in Dowagiac, but the city council on Monday agreed to have the event downtown again. The city will also host the Under the Harvest Moon Festival on race day. Steve’s Run, benefiting cancer research and student scholarships, is a 10K run, 5K walk/run, and fun run held in honor of SMC graduate Steve Briegel, whom cancer claimed at age 22. You can stay up to date on plans for Steve’s Run at its Facebook page.
The 47th annual Steve’s Run at Southwestern Michigan College will be back in person this year, and moved to a new location. Last year, Steve’s Run was virtual. This year, it will be in downtown Dowagiac. SMC says in 2015, the race moved to SMC’s campus in Dowagiac, but the city council on Monday agreed to have the event downtown again. The city will also host the Under the Harvest Moon Festival on race day. Steve’s Run, benefiting cancer research and student scholarships, is a 10K run, 5K walk/run, and fun run held in honor of SMC graduate Steve Briegel, whom cancer claimed at age 22. You can stay up to date on plans for Steve’s Run at its Facebook page.
Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties has been awarded a $2 million grant for workforce training. The money comes from the Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, and it’s intended to respond to the economic impact of COVID-19. Michigan Works says it will work with Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College to provide short-term education and training opportunities to 670 individuals throughout the tri-county region over the next two years. Career navigators will help the participants set career goals, identify relevant education and training opportunities, and complete requirements for college admissions and financial aid. LMC Dean of Career and Workforce Education Ken Flowers says the grant “will aid in addressing the tremendous gap between industry skill needs and the number of area residents that possess those skills in southwest Michigan.” Anyone who wants to learn more
July 13, 2021
The 47th annual Steve’s Run at Southwestern Michigan College will be back in person this year, and moved to a new location. Last year, Steve’s Run was virtual. This year, it will be in downtown Dowagiac. SMC says in 2015, the race moved to SMC’s campus in Dowagiac, but the city council on Monday agreed to have the event downtown again. The city will also host the Under the Harvest Moon Festival on race day. Steve’s Run, benefiting cancer research and student scholarships, is a 10K run, 5K walk/run, and fun run held in honor of SMC graduate Steve Briegel, whom cancer claimed at age 22. You can stay up to date on plans for Steve’s Run at its Facebook page.
By MoodyOnTheMarket.com | Posted July 13, 2021 |
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren has been awarded a $2 million Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program (MiLEAP) grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth to respond to the economic impact of COVID-19 and help jobseekers gain skills and transition from education and training to employment.
Lily Brewer, Executive Director of Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren commented, “We’re here to help individuals in southwest Michigan get back to work by providing a strong foundation inclusive of education and training. These funds will support the workforce of tomorrow and will provide skilled talent to our regional employers.”