KCC Stories: Lakeview senior Devin Harook dual enrolls for KAMA training, wants to be an electrician

KCC student Devin Harook poses in the KAMA manufacturing training area of the RMTC.

KCC Stories: Lakeview senior Devin Harook dual enrolls for KAMA training, wants to be an electrician

Simon A. Thalmann Nov 20, 2017

When 18-year-old Devin Harook graduates from Lakeview High School this spring, he’ll do so with valuable, hands-on manufacturing experience earned…

KCC student Anthony Gibbs poses with an electrical trainer at the RMTC campus in Battle Creek.

KCC Stories: KAMA grad Anthony Gibbs lands a job in manufacturing, returns to KCC to become an electrician

Simon A. Thalmann Nov 18, 2017

Anthony Gibbs was having trouble finding work in 2015. Then he found himself in Kellogg Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Assembly…

KCC Nursing student Brodi Tobolski, pictured in one of the College's Nursing Labs.

KCC Stories: Nursing student Brodi Tobolski follows in mom’s footsteps

Simon A. Thalmann Nov 17, 2017

As a child, Brodi Tobolski would watch her mom do flashcards as she worked her way through the Kellogg Community…

KAMA trainee family members, area employers, program funders and other community partners mingle and speak with the KAMA participants during a production run demonstration held during a meet-and-greet event at TNR Machine, Inc., in Dowling in July.

KCC KAMA manufacturing graduates show new skills at capstone training event

Simon A. Thalmann Aug 3, 2017

Editor’s note: The following article first appeared on page 26 of the Aug. 3, 2017, edition of the Battle Creek…

KCC Stories: PTA student Casie Parker stayed positive through challenging times

Simon A. Thalmann Mar 28, 2017

Physical Therapist Assistant student Casie Parker sums up her journey at Kellogg Community College as one of staying positive through…

KCC Stories: Working mother, art student Coretta Margraves wants to start her own photography business

Simon A. Thalmann Mar 24, 2017

Kellogg Community College student Coretta Margraves is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree at KCC with plans to start her…

KCC Stories: Human Services student Marley Munn wants to help people as a counselor

Simon A. Thalmann Mar 17, 2017

Kellogg Community College student Marley Munn credits KCC with helping her identify her strengths and how she can use them…

KCC alumnus Ron Leigh stands in front of an American flag mosaic at Silver Star Apartments in Battle Creek. Each tile includes the name of a resident at the facility, which houses homeless veterans.

KCC Stories: KCC alum and Navy veteran Ron Leigh says KCC “helped me be the best I could be”

Simon A. Thalmann Mar 17, 2017

Kellogg Community College alumnus and U.S. Navy veteran Ron Leigh started classes at KCC on the advice of other veterans…

KCC Stories: Business Management student Allison Anthony dual-enrolled in high school to get ahead

Simon A. Thalmann Feb 17, 2017

When Allison Anthony graduated from Pennfield High School last spring, she did so with 12 college credits earned by dual-enrolling…

KCC Stories: Student Sabrina Benoit wants to start her own interior design business

Simon A. Thalmann Feb 13, 2017

Sabrina Benoit wants to serve as an example of the power women can have in the business world by starting…

KCC student Brittany Doyle poses for a photo in the KCC library.

KCC Stories: Gold Key Scholar Brittany Doyle

Simon A. Thalmann Feb 8, 2017

Brittany Doyle always knew she wanted to pursue a career in health care, she just didn’t know exactly where to…

Dual-enrolled Harper Creek/KCC student Hailey Peguero.

KCC Stories: Harper Creek sophomore Hailey Peguero says dual-enrollment at KCC will get you ahead

Simon A. Thalmann Feb 1, 2017

When Harper Creek High School sophomore Hailey Peguero turned 16 and got her driver’s license in January, she did so…

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