Southwest Michigan First Secures Future Site and $100 Million Gift for KRESA Career Center

Southwest Michigan First announced it had secured an anonymous gift of land along with a $100 million commitment for the construction of a new, world-class Career and Technical Education Center on the gifted parcel. Locating the Career Center near the county's industrial base brings students and many employers closer together, which opens up many partnerships for mutual benefit.

Academy Supports and Encourages New Educators

Academy helps new teachers and certified professional staff to grow, feel connected to one another, receive support from leadership, and focus on the agency’s core values.

Early/Middle College Program Kicks Off 7th School Year

Over two hundred 11th grade students attended this year’s EMC Kickoff Kickoff and Refresh events at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC), excited to be back in person.

Grant Helps Catapult Teacher to the Head of the Class

An aspiring special education teacher uses grant funds to graduate early and take over her own classroom at WoodsEdge Learning Center.