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03/09/2017

KidSpeak 2017: Colorb-l-i-n-d Register Today!

2017 Sponsors:  Grand Rapids Mayor's Youth Council Our Community's Children Michigan’s Children City of Grand Rapids Racial Equity Here Initiative - GR Core Team Grand Rapids Public Schools

02/13/2014

12/12/2013

SAVE the DATES: GRPS Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal is hosting her second Listening Tour for Phase II of the Transformation Plan. Students, parents, staff and community members are invited: January 14, 2014 - Gerald R. Ford Academic Center; Jan. 16th - Burton Elementary/Middle School; Jan. 21st - Harrison Park School; Jan. 23rd - City High Middle School; and February 4th - Innovation Central High School. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for staff; 6 to 7 p.m. for students, parents and the community.

08/02/2013

Let’s face it. College tuition can be expensive. If you think about it in real terms, the annual cost of attending some colleges can equate to purchasing a new car each year. It seems absurd, right? Like many others, you might be wondering “How am I ever going to pay for college” and “Is there anyth...

05/28/2013

The following WMCAT Teens were selected for our first Teen Arts Advisory Council (TAAC) They will help our staff plan amazing experiences for teens, create le

04/22/2013

Meaningful employment opportunities for 15 to 21 year-olds. Apply now!! Space is limited. Please share!

The Leadership and Employment, Achievement and Direction (LEAD) program provides unique training in civic engagement, leadership and employability skills to young people ages 15 to 21. This fun and interactive experience consists of workshops in résumé and cover letter writing, interviewing, financi...

04/10/2013

Even the President knows about our LEAD Program! Get your applications in . . .

Heartwell, who launched the “Mayor’s 50” job-training program in Grand Rapids, has been invited to take part in a national conference call on youth employment.

04/01/2013

Former Mayor's Youth Council student scores big on the ACT!

03/29/2013

The Mayor's Youth Council went to Lansing this week and toured the Capitol, met with the legislative aides of Senator Dave Hildenbrand and Representative Winnie Brinks and stopped by Lansing City Hall to met with Mayor Virg Bernero's Chief of Staff Randy Hannan, Police Chief Teresa Szymansk and her Public Information Officer Robert Merritt.

03/21/2013

We, the Grand Rapids Mayor’s Youth Council, want to hear from other young people about the issue of guns in our communities and schools. Please take about 5 minutes to give us your honest opinions. Your answers will be anonymous and will help inform elected officials, school staff and community leaders about the solutions to gun violence. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 616.456.3558.

Please take the survey and forward the link below to your networks via Facebook, Twitter, email, etc.

03/01/2013

West Michigan Savoyards Scholarship - $1,000
Any high school Junior or Senior may apply. You must attend the Pirates of Penzance performance at the Wealthy Theatre between April 25 and 28, 2013 and bring a parent, relative, or friend. Write a short paper on your thoughts about the show and submit it according to the registration application.

West Michigan Savoyards is a Gilbert & Sullivan performing company that seeks to enrich the community of the greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan and make community theater available to senior citizens and students. Below, you will find information on our upcoming performance in April 2013.

02/26/2013

The programs aim to get people involved and engaged in addressing health issues in the community.