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MiLEAP Highlights Scholarship Programs to Support Michiganders

Michigan Business Network
November 4, 2024 12:00 PM

in Continuing their Education During College Scholarship Month 

LANSING, Mich. – In a dedicated effort to raise awareness about the resources available to Michiganders pursuing a skill certificate or college degree and in support of Michigan’s ambitious Sixty by 30 attainment goal, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed November as College Scholarship Month in Michigan.  

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UM Health-Sparrow News: UM Health-Sparrow Eaton Welcomes New Hematologist/Medical Oncologist

Michigan Business Network
November 1, 2024 5:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton and UM Health-Sparrow Charlotte Oncology are excited to announce the addition of Nidhi Mishra, M.D., to the team.

Mishra, a board-certified hematologist/medical oncologist, graduated medical school from Vinayaka Mission's Medical College and Hospital in India.

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Michigan Business Beat | Sarah Milanowski LifeCircles PACE Expands: New Wellness Center in Holland

Michigan Business Beat
November 1, 2024 4:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes Sarah Milanowski, L.M.S.W, Manager of Enrollment and Marketing, Muskegon, MI.

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MiLEAP to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to Child Care Licensing Rules

Michigan Business Network
October 31, 2024 4:00 PM

Proposed Changes to Rules Protect Health and Safety, Support the Child Care Workforce, Improve Efficiency and Support Innovation  

LANSING, Mich.  The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced today that it will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed changes to the Licensing Rules for Child Care Center rule set.

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Applications Now Open for $10M MiLEAP Universal FAFSA Challenge

Michigan Business Network
October 31, 2024 11:30 AM

Local School Districts and Public School Academies Encouraged to Apply for Funding to Integrate FAFSA Completion in High Schools, Empower Students to Unlock Financial Aid Opportunities

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced today that applications are now open for the Universal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Challenge.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Sarah Milanowski, LifeCircles PACE - Dealing with Older Adult Fall Issues

Michigan Business Beat
October 30, 2024 11:00 AM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Sarah Milanowski, LMSW, Licensed Social Worker, Certified Dementia Practitioner & Enrollment and Marketing Manager at LifeCircles PACE of Muskegon, MI.

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Michigan Health and Education Leaders Urge School Administrators to Prioritize School Nurses in Their Budgets

Michigan Business Network
October 30, 2024 10:00 AM

Only 700 school nurses are supporting 1.5 million Michigan students, roughly one school nurse for every 2,142 students

LANSING, Mich. — Health and education leaders today gathered to urge school administrators to prioritize hiring school nurses, who play a critical role in supporting student well-being.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Sarah Milanowski, LifeCircles PACE - Dealing with Older Adult Fall Issues

Michigan Business Beat
October 29, 2024 9:00 AM

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Sarah Milanowski, LMSW, Licensed Social Worker, Certified Dementia Practitioner & Enrollment and Marketing Manager at LifeCircles PACE of Muskegon, MI.

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MiLEAP Receives Nearly $20M to Continue Successful Programs to Improve Child Care Access, Quality

Michigan Business Network
October 25, 2024 12:00 PM

Programs Will be Overseen by Early Childhood Investment Corporation 

LANSING, Mich.  The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced today that it will use nearly $20 million in federal grants to continue four programs to improve child care quality and access in Michigan.

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MiLEAP Announces More Than $105K Investment to Unlock Career Opportunities in Skilled Trades for Flint Youth

Michigan Business Network
October 22, 2024 3:00 PM

Funding Awarded to Active Boys in Christ through the Out-of-School Time Grants Program to Empower Local Youth

FLINT, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced more than $105,000 in grant funding awarded to Active Boys in Christ (ABC) through the Out-of-School Time Grants program.

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