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Tuesday, June 06, 2023North Central Michigan College Releases Winter 2023 Scholar List
399 students earn top academic honors for Winter semesterNorth Central Michigan College’s Winter 2023 Scholars List includes 399 students who have achieved top academic honors.Fifty-three students notched highest academic honors and were named to the President’s List for earning a 4.0 grade point average in at least 12 credit hours (full-time status). An additional 145 full-time students earned a GPA of 3.5—3.999 and were named to the Dean’s List, and 201 students earned a place on the Scholar’s List with a
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Monday, June 05, 2023Michigan Works! Offers Summer Youth Employment & Job Training Opportunities
Learn new skills, receive job training, network, and find a career you are passionate about!(ONAWAY, MI) – It’s no secret that young people are the future of the northern Michigan’s economy and workforce. Getting a summer job at a young age teaches work ethic, what it’s like to make money for yourself, and can even inspire the career you choose to pursue. That’s why Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium is once again offering a paid summer youth pre-employment program called Career Readiness & Exploration,
Thursday, June 01, 2023Crossroads Selected in Final 30 for Grant Out of 500 Needs Votes
Crossroads Industries & Affiliates submitted for the opportunity to be considered for a grant through Great Lakes Energy. Out of 500 non-profits that were nominated, Crossroads Industries & Affiliates has made it to the final 30 to be considered for the $7,000. Members of Great Lakes Energy can vote once between June 5, 2023 - June 15, 2023. Support Crossroads Industries & Affiliates by voting here: https://www.gtlakes.com/community-grant-giveaway/
Thursday, June 01, 2023Seeking Participants for Financial Abuse and Fraud Prevention Research
What? We are a research team led by Dr. Fei Sun at the School of Social Work at Michigan State University. We are conducting a study to increase awareness, knowledge, and skills to prevent elders with cognitive impairment from financial abuse and fraud in the community. Who is eligible to join? Participants for two separate groups: Family caregivers who are providing informal care for a relative with dementia/ cognitive impairment Older people with mild cognitive declineWhen? First Group Session for Family
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Friday, May 26, 2023The Brook of Gaylord Has An Assisted Living Apartment Available
The Brook of Gaylord currently has an assisted living apartment available! Call Breanna at (989) 732-6200 for more information!
Thursday, May 25, 2023NCMC Expands Healthcare Education with New Practical Nurse Program
Three-semester, cohort-style program launches in January 2024PETOSKEY—North Central Michigan College is expanding health care education in Michigan with the addition of a Practical Nurse certificate program set to launch in January 2024. Graduates will gain the knowledge and experience to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-PN) to become licensed practical nurses, or LPNs, who implement patient care plans in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.LPNs can earn $25 per hour locally, with
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023Ralph Holewinski - VFW Post 1518 Plans Memorial Day Events in Downtown Gaylord
MEMORIAL DAY A Day of Remembrance Monday, May 29, 2023 Memorial Day has been recognized since the Civil War, but it wasn’t until 1971 that it was established as a federal holiday held on the last Monday of May to honor those who have given their lives in service to this country. It is a “Day of Remembrance”. A day for us to honor those who so bravely fought to preserve the freedoms we have in this great country. It is a day to remember their sacrifices, honor the deceased and celebrate them with joy and
Wednesday, May 17, 2023Survey to identify issues and lack of availability of childcare in the NE MI region
The NE MI Council of Governments, more specifically the Northeast Michigan Child Care Coalition has reached out to the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce as they are in the midst of conducting research to identify issues and lack of availability of childcare in the NE MI region. They have generated surveys to get feedback from parents/families, childcare providers, as well as employers. If you are interested in joining or learning more about the Child Care Coalition, click here.Provider Survey
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023Camp Grayling Seeks Sponsors for Northern Strike 5K
Camp Grayling is seeking sponsorships for their Northern Strike 5K scheduled for Sunday, August 6, 2023. Parties interested can contact Community Relations Specialist, Jennifer Caverson at 989.344.619 or jennifer.a.caverson.civ@army.mil
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Monday, May 15, 2023MiCareerQuest Northeast Introduces 1400+ Students to In-Demand Careers
GAYLORD, MI - On May 4, 2023, MiCareerQuest™ Northeast introduced students to in-demand careers in northeast Michigan. The hands-on, career exploration event coordinated by Michigan Works! targeted 6th-12th grade students, offering interactive exhibits in construction, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and technology. The purpose of the event is to create awareness of the rewarding careers available throughout our region, many of which have a talent shortage today and are anticipated to have even greater
Friday, April 28, 2023Comfort Inn Supports Local Animal Shelter
May 1, 2023 (Gaylord) Since their opening in late 2021, investing in the local community has been a priority for Gaylord’s newest hotel, the Comfort Inn & Suites/MainStay Suites. As a pet-friendly lodging property, they are proud to support the Otsego County Animal Shelter. The property proudly plans to donate 10% of collected pet fees annually, which comes out to $2,500 for 2022, their first full year in operation. The Otsego County Animal Shelter was presented with the donation in
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Tuesday, January 03, 2023Otsego County Economic Alliance Promotes Tri-Share, Program to Offset Childcare Cost
Affordable Child Care for Michigan Families One of the biggest barriers for people seeking to rejoin the workforce is the cost of child care — resulting in more and more parents being left out of the work force. MI Tri-Share, an innovative bipartisan program introduced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, was created to change all that.Through MI Tri-Share, the cost of an employee's child care is shared equally among the employer, the employee and the State of Michigan — a three-way split — with coordination being
