This event celebrated golf courses, apprentices, and agronomy teams, recognizing their role in elevating talent and sustaining the industry! Key officials attended from: U.S. Department of Labor's Office of ApprenticeshipMichigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Office of ApprenticeshipSoutheast Michigan Works Key moments included...

Celebrating Leadership in Golf Course Talent Development We are excited to announce the Race to Talent™ event, taking place during the Michigan Golf Business Conference on December 4, 2024, from 8:30am-9:30am at the Somerset Inn in Troy. This event is a special opportunity for current and potential Registered Apprenticeship Employers to celebrate t...

The Emerald Golf Course, Registered Apprentices and Troy Looney

Registered Apprenticeship is a proven talent pipeline solution. EAST LANSING, MI–The Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA) today announced the signing of Boyne Golf's Bay Harbor Golf Club and The Highlands at Harbor Springs, Raisin Valley Golf Club, Scott Lake Golf & Practice Center, and The Emerald Golf Course to Registered Apprenticeship Go...

Michigan Department of LEO recognizes MGCA with CHAMPION Award Michael Flatt and Russell Smascz, who in the last year took part in a landmark golf course maintenance Registered Apprenticeship program at The Highlands at Harbor Springs Resort, have been honored with recognition of completion certificates by the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA...

 $6.1M investment will expand Registered Apprenticeships in non-traditional sectors and occupations for Michiganders LANSING, MI—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced Friday nine recipients of more than $6.1 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion 2023 Grant Program awards that wi...