The Kalamazoo Promise

We're Hiring! Explore our Business Partner Coordinator position and apply today! #JoinOurTeam Applications close 4/9/25 at 5:00pm. https://lnkd.in/g_ZQ8mE4

We want to spotlight Prevention Works, Inc., Rose Wellbeing, Southwest Michigan First, Pfizer for committing to #HigherPromise in the summer of 2025! 👏 Be part of a network driving positive change in our community. By becoming a business partner, you’ll help create a brighter future for Kalamazoo and support Kalamazoo Promise Scholars in achieving their career goals. Register as a business partner today and join this incredible movement. Contact our Higher Promise Coordinator, Cetera Digiovanni, at Cdigiovanni@kalamazoopromise.com, or visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gWFQxGcS

We want to spotlight MRC Industries, Inc., NACD Kzoo, People Forward Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for committing to #HigherPromise in the summer of 2025! 👏 Be part of a network driving positive change in our community. By becoming a business partner, you’ll help create a brighter future for Kalamazoo and support Kalamazoo Promise Scholars in achieving their career goals. Register as a business partner today and join this incredible movement. Contact our Higher Promise Coordinator, Cetera Digiovanni, at Cdigiovanni@kalamazoopromise.com, or visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gWFQxGcS

Kalamazoo Promise Scholars, If you or someone you know has earned a substantial number of college credits but has not yet completed a degree, you may be an excellent candidate for a University Studies Degree at Western Michigan University (WMU). You are invited to attend an informational event on: Date: March 25, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Kalamazoo Promise Building Food will be provided. Please share this opportunity with anyone who may benefit. For more information, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you there! Click Link to Register: https://bit.ly/4bRyVJ6

We want YOU to hire interns for the Summer 2025 Cohort! Over 150 Promise Scholars enrolled in college across the state have registered for the Higher Promise internship program, and we need your team to show them that there are GREAT companies right here in our community.     Don't miss the chance to bring fresh talent, new perspectives, and eager minds to your team. Let’s shape the future together—start recruiting today!    To learn more about Higher Promise, please contact Cetera DiGiovanni at cdigiovanni@kalamazoopromise.com     #YourPathYourPromise #HigherPromise

Congratulations to our newest CNA graduates, Kamiyah Betts and Yamiah Harris! 🎉 After completing an intensive 10-week training program, they are now officially Certified Nursing Assistants. Join us in celebrating their hard work and achievement! Interested in becoming a CNA? Email Career Specialist Moises Hernandez at mhernandez@kalamazoopromise.com for more information and take the first step toward your future in healthcare! #YourPathYourPromise

Interested in a FREE training this summer to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)? Are you a Promise Scholar, or resident of the Northside, Eastside, Edison, and West Douglass neighborhoods? Then stop by the CNA classroom located inside the Northside Association for Community Development (NACD) during the following dates to learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply! Drop by from 11am - 2pm on the following Mondays and Wednesdays at 612 North Park St (across Park Street Market): March 12th March 17th March 19th March 24th March 26th Interested, but can't make the dates? Complete the NACD Interest Form so that we can reach out: https://lnkd.in/gAdrsNyE

We want to spotlight Kalsec Inc., Kalamazoo RESA, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), MANN+HUMMEL for committing to #HigherPromise in the summer of 2025! 👏 Be part of a network driving positive change in our community. By becoming a business partner, you’ll help create a brighter future for Kalamazoo and support Kalamazoo Promise Scholars in achieving their career goals. Register as a business partner today and join this incredible movement. Contact our Higher Promise Coordinator, Cetera Digiovanni, at Cdigiovanni@kalamazoopromise.com, or visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gWFQxGcS

Many people think working for the NFL starts on the field, but Promise Alumni Etienne LeSuer took a different route—sports marketing. He used his Promise scholarship to earn his degree at Western Michigan University, he’s now making an impact behind the scenes, working with major brands, including the National Football League (NFL) . Read more about his journey here🔗: https://bit.ly/3QHv0ol #YourPathYourPromise

New episode of BIG in the Community! In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Liz Youker, Vice President of Artistic Operations & Education for the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Click link(s) below to listen: Website Link: https://bit.ly/4ih5EJD Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4kfZjA0 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kd5DYV YouTube Music: https://bit.ly/3EX8W6r Happy Listening! 🎧