A first-of-its-kind program in the aviation industry, FLITE is helping shape the future of aviation by providing grant funding and pilot-testing opportunities to companies developing air travel technologies and services.

The council brings together technology employers, educators and workforce and economic development organizations to meet West Michigan's current and future technology talent needs.

The grants will help train, develop and retain more than 2,968 workers, including 880 new hires, 778 apprentices, and 1,310 incumbent workers.

The new networking app designed to help professionals create meaningful, compatible connections without the awkwardness or inefficiency of traditional networking events.

The ETF is expected to begin trading on January 20, 2026.

In addition to keynote presentations and Q&A sessions, the event offers networking opportunities for attendees across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, education and software development.

A new app is shaking up the residential cleaning industry.

New for 2025, hospitality has been added to the high-demand industries, which include construction and energy, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing, professional and administration, and agribusiness.

Through interactive exhibits and direct engagement with industry professionals, students experienced careers in six high-demand industries: agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, construction, health care, hospitality, and IT.

The activations are open to up to 50 Grand Rapids Public Schools students ages 13 and older.

This year’s honorees include a cybersecurity professional breaking barriers in tech, an artist using her voice to create belonging, and an entrepreneur redefining community impact.

The Wayfinder Program offers free college credits for adults facing social or economic barriers to higher education who live in the nearby 49507 ZIP code – an area with remarkable resources in the residents, yet significant economic and social challenges.

Nearly 9,000 students from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, Montcalm and Ottawa counties will explore high-demand careers through interactive exhibits and real-world interactions with professionals.

The awards will provide critical training resources across various industries, including agribusiness, healthcare, manufacturing and construction, which also includes mobility, energy and infrastructure.

Announced at Optimizely’s Opticon conference in San Antonio, the award was presented from a competitive network of North American partners.

The program introduces third- through fifth-grade students to the basics of coding and inspires them to explore potential careers in computer science. 

Apprenticeships are paid work experiences that combine on-the-job and classroom learning.

According to firm leadership, the brand reinvigoration represents a fresh look and a confident step forward into the future of solutions for businesses and organizations.

The system will be Michigan's first county-wide 800 MHz school safety radio network.

The awards will support the training of 919 new hires, 387 new apprentices and 1,263 incumbent workers, significantly boosting job growth, skill development and workforce capabilities across multiple industries.