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GOCC welcomes John Quiñones to campus – Sept. 28, Viking Speaker Series
Glen Oaks will welcome ABC News veteran, creator and host, John Quiñones, to Sturgis on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m., (Please note updated time) as part of the 2023 Viking Speaker Series. The free public talk titled, “Opportunity Through Education: John Quinones’ American Dream,” will be held at the
Glen Oaks participates in state program offering free tuition for corrections officers
Corrections officers needing college credits can now receive free tuition at Glen Oaks Community College as part of a state grant. State law requires corrections officers to complete 15 college credits for employment. The Michigan Corrections Officer Grant Program supports tuition and fees at community colleges statewide that are part
Glen Oaks to hold public yard sale – Friday, Aug. 11
Glen Oaks Community College will hold a public yard sale on Friday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the campus Viking Transportation Center. In addition, bids will be taken on a 2006 Ford Taurus. Included in the sale will be a 7.6 X 8 classic cargo
GOCC welcomes Dean Lanre Ajayi
Lanre Ajayi joins Glen Oaks Community College from Holyoke Community College where he was the executive director of professional education and corporate learning and oversaw the college’s in-demand contract workforce training programs, non-credit course offerings, and personal enrichment classes. Before Holyoke, Ajayi was at Lake Michigan College (2010-2021) and held
GOCC supports Michigan’s Reconnect program offering adults tuition-free degree options
Glen Oaks announced that it will serve as a champion to support the Michigan Reconnect program unveiled earlier this year in Lansing to help address a widening skills gap within the state’s workforce. Hundreds of leading Michigan business, community and legislative leaders say Reconnect is exactly what state employers need