Creating an educated workforce skilled to meet the demands of a changing economy is the focus at Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Groves Campus. The Groves originally opened in 2001 as one of the 18 M-TEC facilities across the state of Michigan. In 2012, the M-TEC facility located in The Groves Business Park was renamed to Kalamazoo Valley Groves Campus. The Groves offers fast-track training p
rograms that are designed with input from local employers. Available career academies include the Wind Turbine Technician Academy - which was initially launched in 2009 and has quickly earned a reputation as the premier training source for wind industry professionals. Other career academies offered at The Groves include Corrections Officer Academy, Police Academy, Patient Care Academy, and Phlebotomy Academy. The Groves also offers customized workforce development training for area employers. Staff there works closely with business to ensure that services align with the employment needs of the region. Business and community leaders turn to the Groves Campus for state-of-the-art education and training.
