Belknap event offers job, housing, education resources

Residents of the Belknap community will be able to connect with a variety of resources related to job training, workforce development, employment opportunities, child care and education and housing issues during an open house, September 15.

The event will take place from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Coit Creative Arts Academy (617 Coit Ave. NE). Residents will learn about available services and local employers will be accepting applications on site.

The open house is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Neighbors of Belknap Lookout (NOBL), the City of Grand Rapids and Grand Valley State University.

Eighteen community organizations, educational institutions and businesses will be participating, including Rockford Construction, Spectrum Health, Mercy Health, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids Community College and the City of Grand Rapids.

Representatives from Grand Valley and the city will also give a brief update regarding the design and construction of the new facility at 500 Lafayette, and the planning process for the remainder of the Grand Valley property in the Belknap neighborhood.