Race to Talent™ Event

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 Apprenticeship
• Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Office of Apprenticeship
• Southeast Michigan Works

Key moments included:Panel Discussions: Employers shared why they embraced the Registered Apprenticeship program, featuring insights from:

• Jim Szilagyi, LYNX Golf Course
• Katie Eccleton, The Emerald Golf Course
• Amanda Bomers & Josh Richter, BOYNE Golf
• Jason Schwieters, Redwater Golf

Apprentices in the Spotlight:Current apprentices Trey McLaughlin (LYNX GC) and Logan Meyer (The Highlands at Boyne) shared their experiences and were honored for completing their apprenticeships.Employer Recognition: Scott Jedele, State Administrative Manager, Apprenticeship Expansion, LEO, State of Michigan presented Crystal awards to current employers:

• LYNX Golf Course
• The Emerald Golf Course
• BOYNE Golf
• Redwater Golf

New Partnership: Gilda Johnson, owner, Lake Forest Golf Club, signed on to MGCA standards, expanding the Registered Apprenticeship reach!After the event, Jada Paisley, Executive Director, MGCA, held an information session covering all the details of signing up as an employer in the Registered Apprenticeship program.Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this impactful event! Together, we're building the talent pipeline for Michigan golf.