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Winter 2023 Cohort
Congratulations to Next Step graduates Alisha, Alvin, Myrlin, and Sarah, participants in our Winter 2023 training program. During training, we worked on a number of
Next Step Article in Woodworking Network Magazine
Thank you, Woodworking Network for this fantastic article about our work training, supporting, employing and helping place folks within the woodworking and furniture industry of Grand Rapids.
Just in Time for Gift Giving Season! Visit our new Etsy Shop!
Our Non-Profit offers hope by providing job skills training & employment in the woodworking industry. Our wood products are handmade by community members that are
Fall Training Cohort Graduates
Congratulations to Angel, Greg, Leroy, and Matthew for completing Next Step’s Fall 2022 training program. During our 7-week skills training program focused on wood manufacturing,
Winter 2022 Program Graduates
Congratulations to Tori, Paul, David, Jerry, Tom, and Wendy for completing Next Step’s Winter 2022 training program. Many of these graduates will be working with
Next Step’s March/April Training Session
Next Step offers a paid training program in woodworking and manufacturing for individuals in our community experiencing barriers to employment. Our next 7-week session starts