
The “WMCAT Effect” : A Culture of Opportunity
At the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology we witness what is called the “WMCAT effect.” It’s the transformation that happens when students develop
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At the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology we witness what is called the “WMCAT effect.” It’s the transformation that happens when students develop

Do you consider yourself confident? How has confidence influenced your life? At the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology, we know confidence doesn’t just

Maleika Joubert Brown didn’t always want to be a teacher. She took steps toward becoming a child psychologist, then a school counselor, before pursuing a

Do you know your “why”? The reason you show up every day to work, family, and community; the thing that keeps you pushing forward on

If you were to plot your journey through school and career, what would it look like? Is it a straight line? Or does it look

Lynzey and Travis Gibbons, with their son Silas, are WMCAT Opportunity Curators. Travis and Lynzey Gibbons are new parents who are NOT new to philanthropy.

With each week that passes during this crisis there are increasing needs, more difficult decisions, and different understandings of what the coming months will bring.

Update from Daniel Williams during COVID-19 Crisis This past week I have been so grateful for the financial gifts from new and long-time donors, the

WMCAT is Prepared to Serve Economically-Vulnerable Families What a week it’s been! Have the last seven days looked anything like this for you: You’re trying

Meet Gabby. Opportunity opened up for her last year when she first heard about WMCAT’s Music Tech + Production Studio while sitting in her class