Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA)’s Post

⛳ Wednesday's Race to Talent™ Event held during the 2024 Michigan Golf Business Conference celebrated the incredible growth and impact of the MGCA's Golf Course Maintenance Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program. With a $747,390 grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), we're building a stronger talent pipeline for Michigan's $6.2 billion golf industry! Here are the key moments: 🌟Panel Discussions: Employers shared why they embraced the Registered Apprenticeship program, featuring insights from: -Jim Szilagyi, LYNX Golf Course -Katie Eccleton, The Emerald Golf Club -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 - Ann Arbor, 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. ⛳ #NAW2024 #GolfBusiness #MichiganGolf #Apprenticeships #michigangolf #mgca #RegisteredApprenticeship #golfcareers #GolfIndustry #Apprenticeship #RaceToTalent

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