Article Author: Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Photo caption: Brian Murray, an automotive instructor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, said repair shops and car dealers often contact the college for employees.   Kalamazoo Valley Community College has been training the area’s automotive professionals since the college first opened in 1966. “We’re preparing students to be auto technicians, parts people, service writers, automotive […]

CAPTION: Local students enjoy one of the 14 activity stations that are part of the “Wonder Media: Ask the Questions!” exhibit.   A new exhibit at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum provides a fun way to explore the skills necessary to navigate an increasingly important issue: spotting false information in whatever form it may appear, from […]

Photo caption: Kalamazoo Valley Community College alums Steve and Nancee Hofmeister are lightening the load of non-traditional students with their full-tuition scholarship.   As part of Community College Month in April, Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrates an alumni couple who are making the dream of a college education come true for non-traditional students. Former Kalamazoo […]

Photo: Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Texas Township Campus library, with its wall of glass windows overlooking a wooded area, is a popular place to study.   Together with the nearly 1,000 community colleges across the country, Kalamazoo Valley Community College will celebrate Community College Month in April. This monthlong campaign was designed to improve awareness […]

Photo: Ron Young continues to help students after his retirement as a Kalamazoo Valley Community College instructor through starting a scholarship.   As part of Community College Month in April, Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrates student Devin Wyatt, recipient of its Ron Young Business Scholarship, named after a longtime retired business instructor at the college. For Wyatt, […]

Photo caption: Bill Kring, machine tool instructor, leads a MiLEAP computer numerical control training class.   A statewide grant is allowing a partnership of regional community colleges and workforce development organizations to offer free education, job training and related support services to area residents suffering from the economic impact of COVID-19. A Southwest Partnership consortium […]

Photo: Operating engineer Krystle Schnell will be the keynote speaker for Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s March 25 “Non-Traditional Roles in Skilled Trades and Health Careers” event.   Kalamazoo Valley Community College is hosting “Non-Traditional Roles in Skilled Trades and Health Careers,” a March 25 virtual keynote address and panel discussion. “We’re looking forward to learning […]

Photo: A student in the machine tool lab at Kalamazoo Valley Community College uses milling equipment. (Credit: Kalamazoo Valley Community College)   Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently declared February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Career and Technical Education programs provide hands-on training that can be applied to in-demand education, training and career pathways. Individuals […]

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Kalamazoo Valley Community College continues to expand its academic offerings for students interested in future-focused industries. The college recently announced the addition of three cannabis certificates designed to provide job skills training for those interested in a cannabis career. According to Business Wire, cannabis is the fastest growing industry in America. To […]