Podcasts about Berrien

WSJM Afternoon News for 07-20-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Lisa Carlos, Principal at River Valley Elementary School and Abbigail Shaw, River Valley High School Student and Journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Afternoon News for 07-15-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Afternoon News for 07-15-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock and Breanna Bell, Director of Human Resources, about finding and hiring the best people, the variety of roles there are within the district, and what makes Berrien RESA a great place to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Afternoon News for 07-07-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Afternoon News for 07-07-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Cheryl Lattak, Teacher at St. Joe Offsite Classroom for Blossomland Learning Center and Kathleen Sellin, Student at St. Joe Offsite Classroom for Blossomland Learning CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock about The Science of Reading & Literacy Instruction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Afternoon News for 06-25-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Afternoon News for 06-25-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally uploaded, June 11th, reloaded June 17th. Chris Holman welcomes back Jennifer Deamud, Executive Vice President of Workforce, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren: This year's GED graduation class was the largest in your program's history. From a workforce development perspective, why is increasing adult education attainment so important to local employers and the regional economy? The new partnership with the Berrien County Jail helped produce a record number of graduates. How does investing in education before individuals reenter the workforce benefit both businesses and the broader community? Many employers continue to struggle with talent shortages. How can programs like Adult Education help expand the available workforce and create new career pathways for job seekers? Michigan Works! offers more than GED preparation. What additional workforce services and supports are available to help graduates transition from education into meaningful employment? With 287 individuals currently enrolled and growing interest in the program, what are your goals for expanding Adult Education opportunities, and how can local employers become part of that success story? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork MICHIGAN WORKS! ADULT EDUCATION TEAM SETS NEW GRADUATION RECORD THROUGH BERRIEN COUNTY JAIL PARTNERSHIP BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- The Michigan Works! Adult Education team celebrated a record-breaking year Tuesday night, recognizing 52 graduates who earned their GEDs- the highest number of graduates in the program's history. The milestone follows the launch of a new partnership with the Berrien County Jail, created to help adult learners work toward earning their GED before reentering the community. “We hit an all-time high this year, watching 52 graduates earn their GED,” said Mandi Somers, Adult Education Manager at Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren. “These are not just numbers; they are individuals who made the decision to create a better future for themselves. We know education is often the first step toward employment, but we also know getting started can feel intimidating. One of the benefits of having Adult Education as part of Michigan Works! is that learners have access to a wide range of additional services and support. We are incredibly grateful for the many partners who help our students overcome significant barriers and achieve this important milestone. We could not be more proud of our graduates.” A key contributor to this year's record was the newly established partnership with the Berrien County Jail, which expanded educational opportunities for justice-involved individuals. “What started as an idea became an incredibly impactful reality for adults in the Berrien County Jail,” said Somers. “Of the 52 graduates recognized this year, 9 earned their GED through the partnership with the Berrien County Jail.” In addition to serving students at the Berrien County Jail, Adult Education staff offer services at the Benton Harbor Michigan Works! Service Center, Paw Paw Michigan Works! Service Center, and the Galien Public Library. For more information about locations, hours, and available services, visit miworks.org/find-education. Michigan Works! of Berrien, Cass, Van Buren specializes in educating, training, and employing individuals of all ages. We work with local businesses to find out what keeps them up at night and help them tackle the most pressing challenges they may face, including attracting and retaining talent. For more information, visit www.miworks.org. ###

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Stephanie Kohler-Pagan Executive Director at Lory's PlaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Jen Moody, Early Childhood Behavioral Consultant and Makeila Fadden, Corewell Health Southwest MichiganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Katie from the North Berrien Historical Museum about some of their upcoming events and programs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Lindsey Eisel, School Nurse at Blossomland Learning Center and Niki Rhew, School Nurse at Blossomland Learning CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Karen Mandarino, Adaptive PE Teacher at Blossomland Learning Center and Brian Keuning, , Adaptive PE Teacher at Blossomland Learning CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Afternoon News for 05-28-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Alyson Mol, Autism Teacher at Lighthouse Education Center and Maci VanDyke Student in the ASD Program at LighthouseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally uploaded April 15th, reloaded May 7th. Wednesday, April 8th, MBN was on the road to Heritage Hall at the Michigan State Capitol, for the Michigan Works! Associations' annual Impact Awards. This interview was with Jennifer Llewellyn, Director, Oakland County Michigan Works!. The Impact Awards honor those who have contributed to strengthening Michigan's economy by actively creating jobs and developing fresh talent in their communities. The Michigan Works! Impact Awards is a unique, highly publicized event that celebrates the economic impact of newly created jobs, transformational training and effective talent pipeline development within our communities. During the event, state legislators present tributes to award winners, who tell their story and the role Michigan Works! played in their success. The 2027 Michigan Works! Impact Awards will take place Tuesday, April 13 2027 in Heritage Hall at the Lansing State Capitol building. View our 2026 Impact Awards event program to learn more about the event and last year's award winners. Capital Area Michigan Works! | Bridgewater Interiors Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Marriott Hotel - Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! | Corning Incorporated, Hemlock GST Michigan Works! | Aspire Rural Health System Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! | Power Solutions, Inc. Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren | Janiya Wilson | Flowers Early Learning Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium | Delilah Santiago | Cory Budnick - State Farm Insurance Agency Michigan Works! Region 7B | Victoria Humphrey | Clare County Road Commission Michigan Works! Southeast | Carolyn Racine | Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute Michigan Works! Southwest | Essence Pye | Bronson Healthcare Michigan Works! West Central | Huntey's Clubhouse Northwest Michigan Works! | Ryan Hansen | Wolf Line Construction Oakland County Michigan Works! | Isaac Reifschneider | Eaton Steel Corporation | Lisa Wilson | Sherry Kless SEMCA Michigan Works! | Brandon Rich | Oakwood Group Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! | Lindah Mavave | Ageless Home Care West Michigan Works! | Hilite® International. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Originally uploaded April 15th, reloaded May 8th. Wednesday, April 8th, MBN was on the road to Heritage Hall at the Michigan State Capitol, for the Michigan Works! Associations' annual Impact Awards. This interview was with SEMCA Michigan Works! Workforce Business Liaison Jennifer Tucker, Eric Huntley, Director of Human Resources, Oakwood Group, Greg Pitoniak. Chief Executive Officer, SEMCA Michigan Works! The Impact Awards honor those who have contributed to strengthening Michigan's economy by actively creating jobs and developing fresh talent in their communities. The Michigan Works! Impact Awards is a unique, highly publicized event that celebrates the economic impact of newly created jobs, transformational training, and effective talent pipeline development within our communities. During the event, state legislators present tributes to award winners, who tell their story and the role of Michigan Works! played in their success. The 2027 Michigan Works! Impact Awards will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 2027, in Heritage Hall at the Lansing State Capitol building. View our 2026 Impact Awards event program to learn more about the event and last year's award winners. Capital Area Michigan Works! | Bridgewater Interiors Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Marriott Hotel - Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! | Corning Incorporated, Hemlock GST Michigan Works! | Aspire Rural Health System Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! | Power Solutions, Inc. Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren | Janiya Wilson | Flowers Early Learning Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium | Delilah Santiago | Cory Budnick - State Farm Insurance Agency Michigan Works! Region 7B | Victoria Humphrey | Clare County Road Commission Michigan Works! Southeast | Carolyn Racine | Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute Michigan Works! Southwest | Essence Pye | Bronson Healthcare Michigan Works! West Central | Huntey's Clubhouse Northwest Michigan Works! | Ryan Hansen | Wolf Line Construction Oakland County Michigan Works! | Isaac Reifschneider | Eaton Steel Corporation | Lisa Wilson | Sherry Kless SEMCA Michigan Works! | Brandon Rich | Oakwood Group Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! | Lindah Mavave | Ageless Home Care West Michigan Works! | Hilite® International. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Originally uploaded April 15th, reloaded May 8th. Wednesday, April 8th, MBN was on the road to Heritage Hall at the Michigan State Capitol, for the Michigan Works! Associations' annual Impact Awards. This interview was with Carrie Rosingana, CEO, Capital Area Michigan Works! discussing the Impact Award and the regional winner, Bridgewater Interiors. The Impact Awards honor those who have contributed to strengthening Michigan's economy by actively creating jobs and developing fresh talent in their communities. The Michigan Works! Impact Awards is a unique, highly publicized event that celebrates the economic impact of newly created jobs, transformational training, and effective talent pipeline development within our communities. During the event, state legislators present tributes to award winners, who tell their story and the role of Michigan Works! played in their success. The 2027 Michigan Works! Impact Awards will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 2027, in Heritage Hall at the Lansing State Capitol building. View our 2026 Impact Awards event program to learn more about the event and last year's award winners. Capital Area Michigan Works! | Bridgewater Interiors Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Marriott Hotel - Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! | Corning Incorporated, Hemlock GST Michigan Works! | Aspire Rural Health System Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! | Power Solutions, Inc. Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren | Janiya Wilson | Flowers Early Learning Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium | Delilah Santiago | Cory Budnick - State Farm Insurance Agency Michigan Works! Region 7B | Victoria Humphrey | Clare County Road Commission Michigan Works! Southeast | Carolyn Racine | Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute Michigan Works! Southwest | Essence Pye | Bronson Healthcare Michigan Works! West Central | Huntey's Clubhouse Northwest Michigan Works! | Ryan Hansen | Wolf Line Construction Oakland County Michigan Works! | Isaac Reifschneider | Eaton Steel Corporation | Lisa Wilson | Sherry Kless SEMCA Michigan Works! | Brandon Rich | Oakwood Group Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! | Lindah Mavave | Ageless Home Care West Michigan Works! | Hilite® International. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Jillian Harris, Paraprofessional at Blossomland Learning Center, Rachelle James & Amanda Spitz, Paraprofessionals for the ASD ProgramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Tiago Baltazar, Supervisor of Education Systems at Berrien RESASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Holman welcomes Kevin Welch, Business Services Specialist, Michigan Works! West Central! Big Rapids, MI. Welcome Kevin, share with the Michigan business community about the service territory of Michigan Works! West Central? Tell us about the Impact Award winner Huntey's Clubhouse? What were your takeaways from the recent Impact Awards? Talk about your Business Services role with the West Central Michigan business community? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ The Impact Awards honor those who have contributed to strengthening Michigan's economy by actively creating jobs and developing fresh talent in their communities. The recent ones were held on Wednesday, April 8th. The Michigan Works! Impact Awards is a unique, highly publicized event that celebrates the economic impact of newly created jobs, transformational training, and effective talent pipeline development within our communities. During the event, state legislators present tributes to award winners, who tell their story and the role Michigan Works! played in their success. The 2027 Michigan Works! Impact Awards will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 2027, in Heritage Hall at the Lansing State Capitol building. View our 2026 Impact Awards event program to learn more about the event and last year's award winners. Capital Area Michigan Works! | Bridgewater Interiors Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Marriott Hotel - Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! | Corning Incorporated, Hemlock GST Michigan Works! | Aspire Rural Health System Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! | Power Solutions, Inc. Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren | Janiya Wilson | Flowers Early Learning Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium | Delilah Santiago | Cory Budnick - State Farm Insurance Agency Michigan Works! Region 7B | Victoria Humphrey | Clare County Road Commission Michigan Works! Southeast | Carolyn Racine | Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute Michigan Works! Southwest | Essence Pye | Bronson Healthcare Michigan Works! West Central | Huntey's Clubhouse Northwest Michigan Works! | Ryan Hansen | Wolf Line Construction Oakland County Michigan Works! | Isaac Reifschneider | Eaton Steel Corporation | Lisa Wilson | Sherry Kless SEMCA Michigan Works! | Brandon Rich | Oakwood Group Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! | Lindah Mavave | Ageless Home Care West Michigan Works! | Hilite® International

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Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Tonya Snyder, Student Talent and Math & Science Center Consultant at Berrien RESA, Brianne Van Hekken, School Social Worker at Upton Middle School and Spelling Coach, and Sidhanth Vetrivel, 8th Grade Student at Upton Middle SchoolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as John Phillips, Technology & Innovation Consultant at Berrien RESA about the Tech & Learning Innovative Leader AwardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Katie Muth, Early Literacy Consultant at Berrien RESA and Rachel Pobuda, Literacy Consultant at Berrien RESA about Supporting Learners with Characteristics of DyslexiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Morning News for 04-14-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Afternoon News for 04-13-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Marilyn Duval, Technical Assistance Consultant at Berrien RESA and Melissa Troup, Technical Assistance Consultant at Berrien RESA about compliance in Special EducationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Melissa Springsteen, Early Middle College Consultant at Berrien RESA, Kam Chancellor, Early Middle College Mentor, and Aylin Drabousky, Early Middle College Mentor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock about Talent Together See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as some of the teachers and administrators at Lybrook Elementary School about how their working toward the countywide goals and how their making Berrien Thrive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Marie, Ashley, and Sheba joined Zack to talk about the Community Leadership Academy cohort that recently took place in Benton Harbor with the end result of their work being a Youth Summit coming up soon in the city. Dawn Marie also gives us a preview of the next cohort taking place in the Niles/Buchanan communities. You can register at behealthyberrien.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Afternoon News for 03-19-26: Berrien County Admin search; new park lodge and pavilion; Dial a Ride takeoverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Dr. Simone Griffin, New Superintendent of Benton Harbor Area SchoolsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Afternoon News for 03-10-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Amy Dirlam, Assistant Superintendent of St. Joseph Public Schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock about the new campaign Berrien Thrives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.