Community Partners
MacMedia collaborates and partners with organizations when both
entities can better achieve their goals by working together. These
win-win relationships make each organization and the community stronger.
MacWIA partnership
This partnership between Michigan Works!, the Ottawa County Workforce
Development Board, Kandu and MacMedia provides youth with a twelve-week,
hands-on learning experience. Youth gain individual career development
insights; basic technology skills which support television production
and editing; and collaboration and problem-solving skills.
"This collaborative partnership brought benefit to the community
as our youth gained understanding of the special needs of diverse
groups". "Youth participants actually requested modification of
the project so that the production could be adapted to address the
needs of a broader viewing audience. The students essentially became
advocates for racial diversity in their community. They also became
knowledgeable about the range of services in the community and developed
relationships with community partners to deliver a comprehensive
message to viewers of MacMedia." -- Erin Kauth, Program Supervisor,
Michigan Works!
Ottawa
County Michigan Works!
Ottawa County Michigan Works! provides employment and training
programs for employers and job seekers at no charge. Services are
provided to adults, youth and local employers at Service Centers
in Holland and Grand Haven and on-site for employers. A full listing
and description of services may be found at www.miottawa.org/michiganworks
or by calling 1-800-285 WORK (9675). Michigan relay center callers
use 711 or 1-800-649-3777, then 1-800-285-9675.
Kandu Incorporated
Kandu Incorporated is a community based not-for-profit organization
that provides employment and training opportunities to individuals
with employment barriers. In addition, Kandu provides Work First,
WIA Adult and Youth services with funding provided by the Michigan
Works! agency.
"Ottawa County youth benefited from the collaborative efforts of
Kandu and MacMedia by having the hands on opportunity to design,
produce, edit, and run a show for the local community cable station."
-- Peg Beall, Director of Community Resources, Kandu
"When organizations and community agencies work together to provide
opportunities for youth it is a win/win for all!" -- Peg Beall,
Director of Community Resources, Kandu
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