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AUTOCAM PRECISION COMPONENTS GROUP In 2012, Autocam CEO and Grand Valley State


“My co-op with Autocam was fast moving and


University Board of Trustees member John C. Kennedy announced the creation of a scholarship for Grand Valley engineering students. The Autocam Engineering Scholarship was designed to encourage students who are interested in practical engineering and to raise awareness among students about advanced manufacturing. “John is passionate about Grand Valley


and wanted to do something to support the community and support the engineering and manufacturing fields in West Michigan,” says Steve Heethuis, training director for Autocam. In addition to the scholarship, students have the chance for internship and co-op opportunities with the company. Leah Bauer was one of the first recipients of the scholarship, and says the impact of the award and co-op prepared her for life outside of Grand Valley.


rigorous – I wasn’t spending all day sitting at a desk filing paperwork,” she says. “They gave me a lot of hands-on responsibility and really helped prepare me for any job in the future.”


Leah Bauer accepting her scholarship award in 2012.


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