GVNext recaps a May 23 celebration of the first Laker Accelerated Talent Link cohort at the Consumers Energy John G. Russell Leadership Center, highlighting how the program pairs GVSU students with West Michigan employers for enhanced, paid internships plus a business/tech certificate, employer-sponsored scholarships, and a good-faith job offer at graduation; leaders emphasized community impact, and about three-quarters of the 21 students are continuing professionally with their placements. Click here for the full story.