Real Stories, Real People
There is no one right path to a career. It’s not a “one size fits all.” There are many paths to success. Plus, new decisions can be made as a career (and life) unfolds. Our Real Stories, Real People series features individuals from West Michigan as they share the stories of their career journeys. Across the four counties of Allegan, Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon, these stories help showcase the diverse experiences people have in their career journeys. We hope their stories help “spark” interest in the various pathways available in our region.
Feature Stories
Zoe Knoper is studying software development from Michigan Technological University...
Adam Ingalls is the kind of beloved staff member who knows his school district...
Kiarra Lane’s career pathway in the healthcare industry began in high school when she...
When Mary Hunter’s friends opened Friesian Gastro Pub in Grand Rapids and asked her...
During her junior year of high school, Shannon took an accounting class and discovered...
By the time JaTeryn Moore graduated, she had discovered her interest in medicine…
Thomas Hill was a student at Plainwell High School when a teacher encouraged him...
Dr. Kalisha Morin from Spring Lake is the proud owner of Holland Family Dentistry.…
As a pastry chef and chocolatier at Patricia's Chocolate in Grand Haven, Michigan, Samantha...
As a child, Davie Torres was constantly doodling. His passion for graphic design…
A mother of two, Claudette Lee owns her own dance studio called Discovery Dance…
Julianne Johnson knew she liked interior design early because her dad was an architect…
Darin Jemison is the Regional Director of Food and Beverages for AHC+Hospitality…
A full-time police officer and firefighter, Everardo Pedroza, Jr. is also trained to rescue…
Zach Boterenbrood is a full-time firefighter with an associate degree under his belt…
Diane Long owns Apprenticeship Management Services, coordinating apprenticeship programs...
Trenton Chamberlain founded Bricks Pizza, but his operation extends well beyond…
Matt Ter Avest is currently a freshman majoring in finance at the University of...
Video Stories
