The journey begins with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world.

The awarded grants will help train, develop and retain up to 521 workers, including 104 new hires, 198 apprentices and 219 incumbent workers.

The program is also designed to help cover out-of-pocket costs for members who choose these providers and help employers lower healthcare costs while delivering a seamless member experience. 

All 500 locally owned and operated restaurants in Michigan will host walk-in interviews, with most locations conducting interviews between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Officials are encouraging residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of heat-related illness in people and pets.

Services include guided navigation, therapy and counseling, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, crisis intervention, wellness coaching, and coordinated follow-up care.

The West Michigan provider currently serves 2,800 patients across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, and Ottawa counties.

Students are invited to create and submit 30- to 60-second vertical videos sharing a positive, real-life experience from their public school.

Customers can now customize each room in real time by selecting upgrades such as deep cleaning, inside appliance cleaning, and cabinet detailing as they build their service.

46 jobs on the 2026 list were not included on last year’s list, reflecting evolving employer needs and emerging opportunities.

The website is a centralized resource for connecting families and educators to real-world career learning experiences and career exploration opportunities.

One of its key tenets is generating overnight stays from event visitors, which drives spending in area hotels, restaurants, and other businesses.

Six students will be selected and each recipient will be awarded a $1,500 college scholarship.

The council is open to high school students who are passionate about digital media, storytelling, or career exploration.

More than two dozen local nonprofits are participating in holiday giving efforts this year.

The postpartum care model unites medical providers, social workers, dieticians, lactation consultants, doulas, community health workers and others to support families throughout the entire postpartum journey.  

What began as a dream has grown into a full-fledged fantasy series.

Essential Service Awards categories include administrative/office worker, cleaning/housekeeping/groundskeeping, childcare, food service, government, health care/elder care, hospitality, nonprofit, retail, skilled labor and transportation.

The event is part of a year-round effort to raise funds and promote lifesaving CPR education throughout West Michigan.

Now entering its 10th year, MARAP offers a year-long, paid, hands-on training and education pathway for individuals seeking a healthcare career.