ANN ARBOR - Eric Hipple, who played quarterback for the Detroit Lions and suffered serious head injuries, is now helping former NFL players and Veterans cope with post traumatic stress, and related mental health issues. His advice also is valuable for people now in Lock Down from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ex-Detroit Lions Quarterback Eric
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University announced that it has earned the 2020-21 Military Friendly School designation from Viqtory, focused on linking the military and employers that want to hire them, and publisher of several military-focused magazines and websites. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University is expanding its employment guarantee program to students earning a cyber defense degree. The Davenport University Employment Guarantee assures students they will find employment within six months of graduating or they earn an additional 48 credits tuition-free. "We have an obligation in higher education that the investment our students make
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University, with the help of a Military Credit Equivalency Grant, has created new pathways for veterans to fast-track their second career and earn a degree. These new pathways enable veterans to leverage military experience for academic credit and earn a four-year degree in as little as 3 years. According to 2017
DETROIT – Earlier this month, Comcast gave 150 low-income veterans laptops and announced a $25,000 grant to Southwest Solutions for a mobile computer lab and WiFi access points for veterans at its Piquette Square location. The mobile lab will provide more flexibility to train local residents, and the new WiFi access points will help boost
GRAND RAPIDS - If you’re looking to get into the physical security business, Allied Universal is looking for you. Allied Universal is seeking full-time, part-time, supervisory and entry level security professionals to join its team. The multi-billion dollar has the largest private security force in North American some 150,000 strong. In March, Allied Universal will
ALLENDALE - Grand Valley State University received a $1.3 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to establish a TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program, providing free academic support services to low-income veterans who want to complete degree programs. President Thomas J. Haas said he is pleased that Grand Valley is the second university
LIVONIA - The American Society of Employers will co-host a Veteran’s Job Fair on August 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southfield Pavilion. In addition, resume and interviewing workshops will be available starting at 8 a.m. Joining ASE as co-hosts are the Michigan Industry Liaison Group, Detroit VA Healthcare System, Southfield Veterans’
LANSING - In an effort to assist veteran businesses competing for government contracts, the Department of Technology, Management and Budget will now accept the National Veterans Business Development Council certification when determining eligibility for the state’s service-disabled veteran-owned business pricing preference. The option to submit an NVBDC certificate to qualify for the pricing preference can
DETROIT - Keith Zendler has dreamed of creating a way for different businesses and organizations in our community to communicate their dreams for Detroit and Michigan in one central location. Out of that Peoplemovers.com was born; Keith calls it a bulletin board for businesses. Also on the show, Scott Mclean, Chief School Administrator for New Horizons Learning Solutions, said his company said
