Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Want to be a Police Officer? Find out what it takes at Upcoming Information Sessions

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Community members interested in training for a career in law enforcement are encouraged to attend one of several upcoming information sessions about Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Police Officer Training Academy.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Community members interested in training for a career in law enforcement are encouraged to attend one of several upcoming information sessions about Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Police Officer Training Academy.
  • Director of Kalamazoo Valley's Law Enforcement Training Center Victor Ledbetter will provide an overview of the 16-week training program.
  • Information sessions will be held:
    Wednesday, September 19 at 10 a.m.
    Wednesday, September 19 at 6 p.m.
    Thursday, October 11 at 10 a.m.
    Thursday, October 11 at 6 p.m.
  • According to Ledbetter, graduates from the Police Officer Training Academy enjoy the highest employment rate in the state.

Innovative Apprenticeship Leads to Cutting-Edge Careers

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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The MAT2 program is the state's innovative apprenticeship track that provides access to cutting-edge careers in advanced manufacturing through a partnership with more than 50 Michigan companies.

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  • The MAT2 program is the state's innovative apprenticeship track that provides access to cutting-edge careers in advanced manufacturing through a partnership with more than 50 Michigan companies.
  • Students who receive their degree and complete the three-year program requirements successfully have a job upon graduation in a high-demand field.
  • Duke Moses, U.S. Academy Manager at Benteler Automotive said, "Kalamazoo Valley Community College and MAT2 are helping West Michigan to change the conversation around careers in advanced manufacturing and grow awareness about the opportunities professional trades careers provide."
  • Very different from just a generation ago, today's skilled trades careers offer an array of opportunities that provide long-term employment in modern facilities with high pay and comprehensive benefits.

Community-wide Celebration Set to Inaugurate Dr. Washington as Kalamazoo Valley Community College President

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Friday, September 14, 2018
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Community-wide Celebration Set to Inaugurate Dr. Washington as Kalamazoo Valley Community College President

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  • Community-wide Celebration Set to Inaugurate Dr. Washington as Kalamazoo Valley Community College President
    The formal installation of L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D., as the third president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College will take place during a community-wide celebration scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19.
  • "President Washington is bringing a new energy to Kalamazoo Valley Community College," Patton said.
  • Most recently, Washington spent five years as president of New River Community and Technical College in West Virginia.
  • He also served as vice president and CEO of Harrisburg Area Community College in Pennsylvania and was formerly the vice president of Student Services at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek.

New Museum Exhibit Explores the History of the Kalamazoo Wings

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Saturday, September 8, 2018
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --A new exhibit at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Your Kalamazoo Wings!

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --A new exhibit at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Your Kalamazoo Wings!
  • The Kalamazoo Wings are celebrating their 45th year in the community.
  • Did you know the Kalamazoo Wings invented the practice of turning the ice different colors for special events?
  • The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees.

Project Management Training Coming to Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College, in partnership with Davenport University’s Institute for Professional Excellence, is offering a Certificate of Project Management Program at Kalamazoo Valley’s Groves Center June 5, 6 and 19 to help area employees increase their value and marketability in the workplace.

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  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College, in partnership with Davenport Universitys Institute for Professional Excellence, is offering a Certificate of Project Management Program at Kalamazoo Valleys Groves Center June 5, 6 and 19 to help area employees increase their value and marketability in the workplace.
  • This program is designed for professionals of all experience levels from any industry who want to learn the latest project management tools, or who are considering transitioning into a project management role, explained Kalamazoo Valleys Manager of Corporate Training Kate Miller.
  • During the three-day program, participants will learn common project terminology and standard practices including the project life cycle, setting goals and effective planning as well as critical management components to overseeing a project.
  • By completing the Certificate of Project Management, students are eligible for 24 Professional Development Units through PMI.