Kent ISD Programs
News From Kent ISD
Week of November 29th
Career Chats are designed to provide 7-12 grade students a virtual opportunity to meet real professionals employed in real jobs. This series of 30 minute sessions will highlight professions from a variety of career pathways, giving students the opportunity to learn more about a career of interest, or to explore new options. Click here for the full line-up and to register!
SCECHs are available to counselors for all Career Chats! Click here to register via the PD Hub!
Career Chats
Virtual
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Upcoming Sessions:
Thursday, December 2
Melissa Morris - Application System Analyist
Spectrum Health
Tuesday, December 7
David Crawford - Mobile App Developer
Bravo LT
Thursday, December 9
Jesus Garcia - Senior Systems Analyst
Klein ISD
Tuesday, December 14
Esquire Triggs - Security Engineer/Project Manager
L3Harris Technologies
SAVE THE DATE!
Groundhog Shadow Day 2022 will take place on Friday, February 4, 2022.
Student registration opens January 12, 2022!
This virtual event will have three one-hour sessions at 7:30am, 9:30am and 12:30pm.
We are currently registering mentors. If you would like to share your career path and the ins and outs of your job with students, please sign up here!
Our Talk and Tours provide a virtual panel of professionals in select industries that share their own career path, the inside scoop on what their jobs are really like, along with their perspective on what you can do to prepare for a career that interests you.
Talk & Tour Career Series
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
Health Science Careers: Mary Free Bed (register here)
Tuesday, December 14 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Featuring: Physical Therapist, Nurse, Speech Pathologist and Resident
This virtual career exploration program will give students grades 7-12 a deep dive into a career pathway of interest. Over 4 weeks, students will have the opportunity to meet 8 career mentors through 30-minute Career Chats. Additional Explorers activities include self-assessment and conducting an information interview. Students can earn a Certificate of Completion for college/scholarship applications.
Career Explorers
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
There will be no Career Explorers in December.
The January cohort is now open for registration. The series will focus on careers on the Arts/AV/Communications pathway and run from Jan 5-29. Register here!
Registration closes January 4, 2022.
{MI}Code Experience
Virtual or In-Person
December 6-17, 2021
{MI}Code Experience seeks to introduce third through fifth-grade students to coding and computer science career paths. Learning to code can help these students become the next generation of problem-solvers, creators, and innovators!
This year’s event will be multiple live, virtual events throughout National Computer Science Week and the week after (from December 6 – 17). Sign up here!
Recorded career videos are now available for student, parent and educator use!
Kent ISD Career Readiness pivoted early in the pandemic and started hosting live virtual career conversations with local employers.
These events were recorded and are accessible via a search engine tool on our website.
These 30–60-minute career conversations will help educate students, parents and educators about in-demand careers and also expand their knowledge of opportunities with local employers.
Search by a variety of criteria including Career Pathway, Program, Age Group and more.
Check them out at KentISD.org/CareerVideos
For more detailed program information, visit our Student & Parent Events main page.
Scholarships/Community Events
Spark Success
The goal of Spark Success is to help parents understand the many paths students can take to a rewarding career.
The organizers of Spark Success recognize the value of all career pathways and the demand for skilled workers across a wide variety of emerging industries.
Over the first half of 2021, an average of 49,000 jobs were posted online per month across West Michigan – more openings than qualified people to fill them!
Click here to find the resources you need to help guide your students toward success!
SkillPointe Foundation Scholarships
Multiple $1,000 scholarships every month for individuals pursuing technical/vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation and other fields
Application deadline is the last day of every month and a minimum of 2 winners will be notified approximately 6 weeks from entry.
Exclusively for individuals wishing to gain a certificate, credential or 2 year degree.
(MI) Code Experience (Formerly Hour of Code)
Hosted by West Michigan Tech Talent
Part of the global Hour of Code movement to introduce tens of millions of students to Computer Science
December 6-17
Students grades 3-5
Scholarship Database
View scholarships and sign up for their newsletter to stay up-to-date
Open to all educators, Educators IN Industry is a chance to spend time learning about various local employers and career opportunities for students through site visits and experiences with area businesses. Each session will highlight the skills employers deem critical for the workforce, as well as the importance of connecting work to curriculum. This year we’ll be offering virtual and in-person sessions.
Educators IN Industry
Virtual: 1.5 SCECHs
In-Person: 6 SCECHs
Upcoming Sessions:
Custom Profile:
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Virtual 9:00am - 10:30am
Check out our YouTube channel for 20/21 recordings! (Last year's sessions are not SCECH eligible)
In-Person Sessions will be a full-day experience with time spent at 2-3 employers with supplemental activities. Attendees will start and end at the ESC.
Virtual Sessions will be 90 minutes and take a deep dive into one employer.
Looking for inspiration to make your content fresh and exciting but don’t know where to start? Tune in as local educators talk about what innovative things they’re doing in their classroom or across their building to increase engagement and relevance through developing career mindsets. This series will focus on educators of all types and backgrounds – from elementary to high school, urban districts to rural, across all subjects. Watch these 30-40 min. sessions live (and ask questions), or view on-demand.
Educator Spotlight Series
Virtual
.5 SCECH
Upcoming Sessions:
Tony Warren - Ed Consultant: Calhoun ISD
Unifying Your District Collaboration to Support Student Career Development
Monday, December 13, 2021
Zoom 1:00pm - 1:40pm
Ryan Zuiderveen - Kelloggsville HS
Student Design & Developed Real-World Businesses
Monday, January 31, 2021
Zoom 6:00pm - 6:40pm
Check out our YouTube channel for 20/21 recordings!
(Last year's sessions are not SCECH eligible)
Career Chats are designed to provide 7-12 grade students a virtual opportunity to meet real professionals employed in real jobs. This series of 30-40 minute sessions will highlight professions from a variety of career pathways, giving students the opportunity to learn more about a career of interest, or to explore new options. Click here for the full line-up and to register!
Career Chats
Virtual
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm
.5 SCECH
Upcoming Sessions:
Thursday, December 2
Melissa Morris - Application System Analyist
Spectrum Health
Tuesday, December 7
David Crawford - Mobile App Developer
Bravo LT
Thursday, December 9
Jesus Garcia - Senior Systems Analyst
Klein ISD
Tuesday, December 14
Esquire Triggs - Security Engineer/Project Manager
L3Harris Technologies
Our Talk and Tours provide a virtual panel of professionals in select industries that share their own career path, the inside scoop on what their jobs are really like, along with their perspective on what you can do to prepare for a career that interests you.
Talk & Tour Career Series
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
Health Science Careers: Mary Free Bed (register here)
Tuesday, December 14 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Featuring: Physical Therapist, Nurse, Speech Pathologist and Resident
The Career Readiness Network is designed to provide teachers, counselors and administrators opportunities to collaborate, hear directly from employers about the about skills needed in the current workforce, and explore ways to implement the newly designed Career Readiness Framework into instruction through practical application. Offered 4 times a year, district or school teams are encouraged to attend this virtual event, though interested individual innovators are welcome!
Career Readiness Network
Virtual - 8:00am - 11:00am
3 SCECHs
This Year's Topics:
Getting the Most Out of Your EDP
Guest Employers Speak on Employability Skills
Ask the Expert
Kent ISD Career Readiness Framework
Collaboration and Application
Session Dates:
Thursday, January 13, 2022 (register here)
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 (register here)
Thursday, May 12, 2022 (register here)
Kent ISD Career Readiness Consultants will lay the building blocks of career readiness by modeling career awareness activities for elementary students. Through hands-on and collaborative work, teachers will leave with a ready-to-use lesson plan for their classroom, along with ideas and activities that will allow for easy integration of career readiness into the classroom. An introduction to Kent ISD's Readiness Framework and associated resources will be highlighted.
ABC's of Elementary Career Readiness
Kent ISD/ESC Building
3 SCECHs
Upcoming Sessions
Grades K-3
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 (register here)
8:30am - 12:00pm
$10.00 - Lunch Provided
Grades 4-6
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 (register here)
11:30am - 3:00pm
$10.00 - Lunch Provided
Other Opportunities for PD and SCECHs
Xello/MCAN Training
Free Xello 8-part webinar series
Next Session: December 14, 2021
SCECH Eligible
Oakland School Professional Learning: CAREERversations: Academic Series
6-12 ELA, Social Students, Science and Math teachers
All sessions run 3:15-4:15, various dates
Free!
Click on the full calendar, then the subject and look for "CAREERversations: Academic Series" to register.
Week of November 8th
Career Chats are designed to provide 7-12 grade students a virtual opportunity to meet real professionals employed in real jobs. This series of 30-40 minute sessions will highlight professions from a variety of career pathways, giving students the opportunity to learn more about a career of interest, or to explore new options. Click here for the full line-up and to register!
SCECHs are available to counselors for all Career Chats! Click here to register via the PD Hub!
Career Chats
Virtual
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Upcoming Sessions:
Thursday, November 11
Christian Veenstra - Actuary
Watkins Ross
Tuesday, November 16
Ebiri Nkugba - Pilot & Director of Operations
Northern Jet Management
Thursday, November 18
Joe Harmon - Architect
Fishbeck
Tuesday, November 23
Matt DeLong - VP Radiopharmacy
BAMF Health
This virtual career exploration program will give students grades 7-12 a deep dive into a career pathway of interest. Over 4 weeks, students will have the opportunity to meet 8 career mentors through 30-minute Career Chats. Additional Explorers activities include self-assessment and conducting an information interview. Students can earn a Certificate of Completion for college/scholarship applications.
Career Explorers
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
STEM Occupations (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
November 2 - November 30, 2021
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm
There will be no Career Explorers in December.
Our January Career Explorers program will focus on the Arts/AV/Communications career pathway.
Our STEM series has already started, but if you would still like to participate, please email Krista Harmon for information.
SAVE THE DATE!
Groundhog Shadow Day 2022 will take place on Friday, February 4, 2022.
Student registration opens January 12, 2022!
This virtual event will have three one-hour sessions at 7:30am, 9:30am and 12:30pm.
We are currently registering mentors. If you would like to share your career path and the ins and outs of your job with students, please sign up here!
Our Talk and Tours provide a virtual panel of professionals in select industries that share their own career path, the inside scoop on what their jobs are really like, along with their perspective on what you can do to prepare for a career that interests you.
Talk & Tour Career Series
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
Health Science Careers: Orthopaedic Associates
of Michigan - Surgery Center (register here)
Tuesday, December 14 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Health Science Careers:
Mary Free Bed (register here)
Wednesday, February 16 - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
IT101
Virtual or In-Person
IT 101 will bring the IT professionals directly to your classroom in-person or virtually. A guest speaker will talk to your class, and we'll assist with follow-up materials. For more information or to set up a session, email Dollineller Michelle Large. Sessions are scheduled directly with the classroom teacher on their schedule!
Recorded career videos are now available for student, parent and educator use!
Kent ISD Career Readiness pivoted early in the pandemic and started hosting live virtual career conversations with local employers.
These events were recorded and are accessible via a search engine tool on our website.
These 30–60-minute career conversations will help educate students, parents and educators about in-demand careers and also expand their knowledge of opportunities with local employers.
Search by a variety of criteria including Career Pathway, Program, Age Group and more.
Check them out at KentISD.org/CareerVideos
For more detailed program information, visit our Student & Parent Events main page.
Scholarships/Community Events
Spark Success
The goal of Spark Success is to help parents understand the many paths students can take to a rewarding career.
The organizers of Spark Success recognize the value of all career pathways and the demand for skilled workers across a wide variety of emerging industries.
Over the first half of 2021, an average of 49,000 jobs were posted online per month across West Michigan – more openings than qualified people to fill them!
Click here to find the resources you need to help guide your students toward success!
SkillPointe Foundation Scholarships
Multiple $1,000 scholarships every month for individuals pursuing technical/vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation and other fields
Application deadline is the last day of every month and a minimum of 2 winners will be notified approximately 6 weeks from entry.
Exclusively for individuals wishing to gain a certificate, credential or 2 year degree.
(MI) Code Experience (Formerly Hour of Code)
Hosted by West Michigan Tech Talent
Part of the global Hour of Code movement to introduce tens of millions of students to Computer Science
December 6-17
Students grades 3-5
Scholarship Database
View scholarships and sign up for their newsletter to stay up-to-date
Week of November 1st
KENT ISD:
Discover Manufacturing Week continues its mission of providing opportunities for manufacturers and students in West Michigan to connect via webinars and live tours. We are excited to announce we are hosting two events this year, with the option for you to participate in one or both events.
Discover Manufacturing Week 2021
Virtual: November 1-5, 2021
In-Person: November 8-12, 2021
Virtual: Interactive 30-minute webinars offered throughout the week (four per day, M-F). Each webinar features two manufacturers, a tour of the facility, and discussion.
In-Person: Traditional event allows small groups of students to visit local manufacturers
for on-site facility tours and discussion.
Read more about Discover Manufacturing Week here!
Career Chats are designed to provide 7-12 grade students a virtual opportunity to meet real professionals employed in real jobs. This series of 30-40 minute sessions will highlight professions from a variety of career pathways, giving students the opportunity to learn more about a career of interest, or to explore new options. Click here for the full line-up and to register!
SCECHs are available to counselors for all Career Chats! Click here to register via the PD Hub!
Career Chats
Virtual
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Upcoming Sessions:
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Leslie Kirschenbauer - Health Instructor
KCTC
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Christine Spencer - Surgical Technician
Mercy Health
STEM Career Chats
Tuesday, November 2
Kenton Reynolds - 3d Experience Artist & Integrator
CARNEVAL
Thursday, November 4
Dakoda Gerke - Medical Examiner Investigator
Sparrow Health Systems
This virtual career exploration program will give students grades 7-12 a deep dive into a career pathway of interest. Over 4 weeks, students will have the opportunity to meet 8 career mentors through 30-minute Career Chats. These Zoom-based career conversations allow mentors to share their own career path, information about education and daily work, along with valuable industry insights. Additional Explorers activities include self-assessment and conducting an information interview. Students can earn a Certificate of Completion for college/scholarship applications.
Career Explorers
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
STEM Occupations (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
November 2 - November 30, 2021
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm
More information and registration is available here.
Registration deadline is October 29.
There will be no Career Explorers in December.
Our January Career Explorers program will focus on the Arts/AV/Communications career pathway.
Parents As Career Coaches
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This webinar is designed to equip parents so they can help guide their student through the challenging process of narrowing down to their best post-secondary path.
This session will:
Help you understand the critical role parents play in helping their child to recognize their interests and unique talents
Help you understand the career development process so that you can partner with your child in the self assessment, exploration and plan of action stages
Introduce you to useful print and website career resources, and show how your children can access information and experiences they need to make informed career decisions
Highlight valuable Kent ISD career exposure programs
Click here to register!
Recorded career videos are now available for student, parent and educator use!
Kent ISD Career Readiness pivoted early in the pandemic and started hosting live virtual career conversations with local employers.
These events were recorded and are accessible via a search engine tool on our website.
These 30–60-minute career conversations will help educate students, parents and educators about in-demand careers and also expand their knowledge of opportunities with local employers.
Search by a variety of criteria including Career Pathway, Program, Age Group and more.
Check them out at KentISD.org/CareerVideos
For more detailed program information, visit our Student & Parent Events main page.
Our Talk and Tours provide a virtual panel of professionals in select industries that share their own career path, the inside scoop on what their jobs are really like, along with their perspective on what you can do to prepare for a career that interests you.
Talk & Tour Career Series
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
Health Science Careers: Orthopaedic Associates
of Michigan - Surgery Center (register here)
Tuesday, December 14 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Health Science Careers:
Mary Free Bed (register here)
Wednesday, February 16 - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE!
Groundhog Shadow Day 2022 will take place on Friday, February 4, 2022.
This virtual event will have three one-hour sessions at 7:30am, 9:30am and 12:30pm.
Stay tuned for registration information later this year!
Scholarships/Community Events
SkillPointe Foundation Scholarships
Multiple $1,000 scholarships every month for individuals pursuing technical/vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation and other fields
Application deadline is the last day of every month and a minimum of 2 winners will be notified approximately 6 weeks from entry.
Exclusively for individuals wishing to gain a certificate, credential or 2 year degree.
For more information and to apply, click here
(MI) Code Experience (Formerly Hour of Code)
Hosted by West Michigan Tech Talent
Part of the global Hour of Code movement to introduce tens of millions of students to Computer Science
December 6-17
Students grades 3-5
For more information and to sign up, click here
Decoding Cybersecurity: A Conversation for Girls with Women in Cyber
Free virtual event on October 28, 2021, at 8:00 pm
This event is for girls in grades 6-12
Find out how cybersecurity keeps you, your devices, and your information safe.
Hear from women who are leading the way in cybersecurity about their jobs and career paths.
Celebrate the end of the Cyber Awareness Challenge and learn about resources and opportunities to continue exploring cybersecurity.
For more information or to sign up, click here
Scholarship Database
View scholarships and sign up for their newsletter to stay up-to-date
Week of October 4th
This virtual career exploration program will give students grades 7-12 a deep dive into a career pathway of interest. Over 4 weeks, students will have the opportunity to meet 8 career mentors through 30-minute Career Chats. These Zoom-based career conversations allow mentors to share their own career path, information about education and daily work, along with valuable industry insights. Additional Explorers activities include self-assessment and conducting an information interview. Students can earn a Certificate of Completion for college/scholarship applications.
Career Explorers
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
Health Care Occupations
October 5 - October 28, 2021
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm
More information and registration is available here.
Registration deadline is today, October 1
STEM Occupations (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
November 2 - November 30, 2021
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm
More information and registration is available here.
Registration deadline is October 29.
Career Chats are designed to provide 7-12 grade students a virtual opportunity to meet real professionals employed in real jobs. This series of 30-40 minute sessions will highlight professions from a variety of career pathways, giving students the opportunity to learn more about a career of interest, or to explore new options. Click here for the full line-up and to register!
Career Chats
Virtual
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Upcoming Sessions:
Tuesday October 5, 2021
Paula Northup - Nurse Aid
Spectrum Health Neurological Rehabilitation
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Kelly Summers - RN: Kidney Transplant
Mercy Health
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Cassie Kobler - Health Equity Coordinator
Metro Health - University of Michigan
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Angel Hall - Occupational Therapist
Mary Free Bed
Talk & Tour Career Series
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
Health Science Careers: Orthopaedic Associates
of Michigan - Surgery Center (register here)
Wednesday, October 13: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Health Science Careers:
Mary Free Bed (register here)
Wednesday, October 20: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Counselor SCECHs, click here to register for the October 13 event
Discover Manufacturing Week 2021
Virtual: November 1-5, 2021
In-Person: November 8-12, 2021
Virtual: Interactive 30-minute webinars offered throughout the week (four per day, M-F). Each webinar features two manufacturers, a tour of the facility, and discussion.
In-Person: Traditional event allows small groups of students to visit local manufacturers
for on-site facility tours and discussion.
Read more about Discover Manufacturing Week here!
During P3: Professional Pop UP Panel sessions, you will get a chance to meet and chat with Professionals of Color to learn about overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Sessions are 40 minutes and feature professionals from various career pathways so students can explore a variety of options. As Chris Webber stated “You can’t be something until you see it”!
P3: Professional Pop-Up Panel
Virtual
Next Session:
Tuesday, October 15, 2021
2:00pm - 2:40pm
Jose Velasquez - Product Engineer
GE Aviation
Kia Rodriguez - Software Engineer
GE Aviation
Humberto Tello - Test Engineer
GE Aviation
Register Here for the October 15 P3 Event!
Parents As Career Coaches
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This webinar is designed to equip parents so they can help guide their student through the challenging process of narrowing down to their best post-secondary path.
This session will:
Help you understand the critical role parents play in helping their child to recognize their interests and unique talents
Help you understand the career development process so that you can partner with your child in the self assessment, exploration and plan of action stages
Introduce you to useful print and website career resources, and show how your children can access information and experiences they need to make informed career decisions
Highlight valuable Kent ISD career exposure programs
Click here to register!
SAVE THE DATE!
Groundhog Shadow Day 2022 will take place on Friday, February 4, 2022.
This virtual event will have three one-hour sessions at 7:30am, 9:30am and 12:30pm.
Stay tuned for registration information later this year!
Scholarships/Community Events
ACE Mentor Program
(Architecture, Construction & Engineering)
Partnering with Rockford Construction, Kent ISD & Progressive AE
16 After-school sessions (2 hours each) - Oct. '21 - March '22.Session start virtually and transition to in-person
Grades 9-12
Immersive learning experience in design and construction
Registration Deadline is Friday, October 8! Click here for more information
Girls Rock IT
Hosted by The Michigan Council of Women in Technology, Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, Girls Scouts Heart of Michigan, and Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Saturday, October 9 from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Brownies, Juniors and non-girl scouts grades 2-5
Virtual opportunity that will provide interactive, empowering and fun activities geared around Cyber Security
Scholarship Database
View scholarships and sign up for their newsletter to stay up-to-date
Week of September 20th
Career Chats
Career Chats are designed to provide 7-12 grade students a virtual opportunity to meet real professionals employed in real jobs. This series of 30-40 minute sessions will highlight professions from a variety of career pathways, giving students the opportunity to learn more about a career of interest, or to explore new options. Click here for the full line-up and to register!
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
Thursday, October 7, 2021: 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Kelly Summers - RN: Kidney Transplant
Mercy Health
Thursday, October 14, 2021: 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Angel Hall - Occupational Therapist
Mary Free Bed
Tuesday, October 26, 2021: 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Leslie Hirschenbauer - Health Instructor
KCTC
Talk & Tour Career Series
Our Talk and Tours provide a virtual panel of professionals in select industries that share their own career path, the inside scoop on what their jobs are really like, along with their perspective on what you can do to prepare for a career that interests you.
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
Health Science Careers: Orthopaedic Associates
of Michigan - Surgery Center (register here)
Wednesday, October 13: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Health Science Careers:
Mary Free Bed (register here)
Wednesday, October 20: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Career Explorers
This virtual career exploration program will give students grades 7-12 a deep dive into a career pathway of interest. Over 4 weeks, students will have the opportunity to meet 8 career mentors through 30-minute Career Chats. These Zoom-based career conversations allow mentors to share their own career path, information about education and daily work, along with valuable industry insights. Additional Explorers activities include self-assessment and conducting an information interview. Students can earn a Certificate of Completion for college/scholarship applications.
Virtual
Upcoming Sessions:
Health Care Occupations
October 5 - October 28, 2021
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm
More information and registration is available here.
Registration deadline is October 1.
STEM Occupations (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
November 2 - November 30, 2021
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm
More information and registration is available here.
Registration deadline is October 29.
Discover Manufacturing Week 2021
Discover Manufacturing Week continues its mission of providing opportunities for manufacturers and students in West Michigan to connect via webinars and live tours. We are excited to announce we are hosting two events this year, with the option for you to participate in one or both events.
Virtual: November 1-5, 2021
In-Person: November 8-12, 2021
Virtual: Interactive 30-minute webinars offered throughout the week (four per day, M-F). Each webinar features two manufacturers, a tour of the facility, and discussion.
In-Person: Traditional event allows small groups of students to visit local manufacturers
for on-site facility tours and discussion.
Read more about Discover Manufacturing Week here!
P3: Professional Pop-Up Panel
During P3: Professional Pop UP Panel sessions, you will get a chance to meet and chat with Professionals of Color to learn about overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Sessions are 40 minutes and feature professionals from various career pathways so students can explore a variety of options. As Chris Webber stated “You can’t be something until you see it”!
Virtual
Next Session:
Tuesday, October 15, 2021
2:00pm - 2:40pm
Jose Velasquez - Product Engineer
GE Aviation
Kia Rodriguez - Software Engineer
GE Aviation
Humberto Tello - Test Engineer
GE Aviation
Register Here for the October 15 P3 Event!
Parents As Career Coaches
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This webinar is designed to equip parents so they can help guide their student through the challenging process of narrowing down to their best post-secondary path.
This session will:
Help you understand the critical role parents play in helping their child to recognize their interests and unique talents
Help you understand the career development process so that you can partner with your child in the self assessment, exploration and plan of action stages
Introduce you to useful print and website career resources, and show how your children can access information and experiences they need to make informed career decisions
Highlight valuable Kent ISD career exposure programs
SAVE THE DATE!
Groundhog Shadow Day 2022 will take place on Friday, February 4, 2022.
This virtual event will have three one-hour sessions at 7:30am, 9:30am and 12:30pm.
Stay tuned for registration information later this year!
Scholarships/Community Events
Shaping the Future of Work: What Employers Can Learn from Young Workers
Hosted by America's Promise and PBS
Wednesday, September 29 from 12:00-1:00pm (virtual)
Focus on how young people themselves can help inform employers as they seek to create work environments that attract and retain young talent.
Scholarship Database
View scholarships and sign up for their newsletter to stay up-to-date
Girls Rock IT
Hosted by The Michigan Council of Women in Technology, Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, Girls Scouts Heart of Michigan, and Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Saturday, October 9 from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Brownies, Juniors and non-girl scouts grades 2-5
Virtual opportunity that will provide interactive, empowering and fun activities geared around Cyber Security
Week of March 15
NEW PROGRAM! COMING SOON!
Explorers (Virtual)
We are excited to be offering a new virtual career exploration program designed to give students grades 7-12 a deep dive into a career pathway of interest. Over 6-weeks, students will have the opportunity to meet 12 career mentors through 30-minute Career Chats. These Zoom-based career conversations allow mentors to share their own career path, information about education and daily work, along with valuable industry insights. Additional Explorers activities include self-assessment and conducting an information interview. Students will can earn a Certificate of Completion for college/scholarship applications. Explorers will help young people make educated career choices.
P3: Professional Pop-Up Panel (Virtual)
During P3: Professional Pop UP Panel sessions, you will get a chance to meet and chat with Professionals of Color to learn about overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Sessions are 40 minutes and feature professionals from various career pathways so students can explore a variety of options. As Chris Webber stated “You can’t be something until you see it”!
Next Session:
Thursday, March 18, 2:00pm - 2:40pm
Featuring:
Michael Hopson, Senior Recruiter
UFP Business School - Degree Program
Click here for more information and to register!
Talk & Tour Career Series (Virtual)
Our Talk and Tours provide a virtual panel of professionals in select industries that share their own career path, the inside scoop on what their jobs are really like, along with their perspective on what you can do to prepare for a career that interests you.
Upcoming Dates:
Pharmacy Careers: Meijer Pharmacy (register here)
Monday, March 22 - 10:00 - 11:00am
Public Safety: Grand Rapids Police Department (register here)
Thursday, March 25 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
For the full schedule, click here!
Meet the Recruiter Event – Local Health Care Employers
Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
This is a golden opportunity to get job search information directly from local recruiters! Join us to get the inside scoop on what their organizations are looking for in candidates, along with valuable information on the application process, tips for successful interviewing and even their "pet peeves". For more information and to register, click here!
Week of January 11
Lesson Plan of the Month
Employability Skills: Responsibility
This year we’ve been focusing primarily on Employability (Soft) Skills with our lessons, as employers continuously tell us how critically underdeveloped they are in the workplace among young employees. Over the past several months, we’ve been working with local employers to develop videos that would help emphasize these skills. This month’s video on RESPONSIBILITY kicks off the series. Download the plan below to have robust discussions about what it really means to be responsible.
Download the plan here:
Employability Skills Video and Lesson Activities
We are excited to share out a lesson plan for elementary students on responsibility as well. This was prepared by our first Educator Spotlight teacher: Madeline Liggett, 5th grade teacher from Cedar View Elementary
Download the plan here:
Elementary Plan on Responsibility
If you would like to contribute a lesson plan to our monthly newsletter, email Eric Kelliher
West Michigan Career Readiness Conference
Virtual, Wednesdays
January 20 - February 10
This year’s West Michigan Career Readiness Conference has gone virtual! This free event is scheduled as four 1-hour sessions on Wednesdays starting January 20th and finishing on February 10th. Each day will have 3-4 breakout session options for attendees to customize their experience. Find out more and register here!
SCECHs available for all attendees including counselor specific SCECHs.
Design Thinking Academy
First Session: Tuesday, February 16, 2020
Virtual 3:30 - 5:30pm
Design Thinking Academy
Looking for ways to improve engagement and authenticity while simultaneously teaching content that prepares your students for the real-world? Join our team of educational professionals as we continue to grow the design thinking community of teachers by immersing ourselves in a powerful and transformational learning experience. Through a series of sessions, learn how to engage your students in this real-world problem-solving practice in any grade or content setting!
Over the course of several weeks, and with a mix of live, asynchronous and job-embedded learning, educators will walk away with a firm understanding of design thinking and how it can be used with their students. Plus, earn up to 24 SCECHs … all for only $25! Spots are limited, and registration is only open until Feb. 10. For more information, see the attached flyer or visit bit.ly/dtacademy2021 to register. To learn more about how design thinking can be practically used in the classroom, check out this interview with a previous training attendee.
Educators IN Industry
(Formerly Teachers IN Industry)
Live 9:15 - 10:30am (1 SCECH)
Jan. 20 we’ll be meeting with Spectrum Health’s Talent Acquisition Department to hear about what the organization is looking for in their employees and areas of opportunity and need. There is a lot packed into these 75 min. sessions, so don’t miss it! You can register here for this session.
Feb. 25 we’ll hear from Blue Flame Thinking, a local Marketing company. CEO and President Josh Stauffer will lead the charge for this session. With a wife in Education, Josh is a big advocate, yet he doesn’t pull any punches regarding skills that are necessary (and often missing) from today’s graduates. Sign up here to attend this virtual event.
Providing Equity & Access to Students of Color: Removing the Barriers and Providing Strategies
January 19, 2021
3:00pm - 5:00 pm, Virtual (SCECH Type Careers - 2.00)
This course will provide a more in-depth perspective of how barriers can impede students of color success within career and college readiness and provide strategies as how to provide access and equity to elevate those barriers. Counselors, teachers, and administrators will learn first hand how barriers can impede students of color ability to successfully develop post secondary plans. Become familiar with the challenges and obstacles students of color face when navigating career and college readiness. This includes: course selection, rigor, underdeveloped EDP’s, and lack of career exploration.
Educator Spotlight Series
January 25, 3:30-4:00; February 18, 2:30-3:00
Live (.5 SCHECH)
Jan. 25 our guest will be Becky Arbic, Math teacher at Sault Area HS & Career Center where she works with a Construction Trades instructor teaching Geometry in Construction. Come hear how student achievement scores soared when they began learning Geometry and having real world context opportunities to apply it! Register here for the live session.
Feb. 18, we’ll be talking with Nancy Hoffman, ELA teacher at Northview HS. She has her Communications class develop resumes and, rather than interview each other, has local business professionals interview the students, making the experience far more realistic (and memorable)! Sign up here to attend this virtual session.
Attention ALL educators: We’ve nearly filled this year’s Educator Spotlight Series calendar slots, so we’re looking ahead to next school year. If you (or someone you know) is doing something innovative that also is clearly preparing students for their future careers, we’d love to chat with you and share your story! Classroom teachers, counselors or administrators; it doesn’t matter. We want to hear from all of you. To reach out, visit bit.ly/spotlightguest.
Check the PD Hub to view On Demand Sessions
Career Readiness Network
February 4, 8:00-11:00am
Live Only
It’s back! After a 3 year hiatus, Kent ISD’s Career Readiness Network returns this year. Its purpose is to provide teachers, counselors and administrators opportunities to collaborate, hear directly from employers about the about skills needed in the current workforce, and explore ways to implement the newly designed Career Readiness Framework into instruction through practical application. Offered 3-4 times a year, district or school teams are encouraged to attend this after school virtual event, though interested individual innovators are welcome! SCECHS will be available. Register Here.
Upcoming Dates:
February 4, 2021
March 25, 2021
May 6, 2021
Michigan Army National Guard
Virtual: Zoom
Tuesdays 9:00am - 10:00am (1 SCECH)
This virtual learning series will immerse school counselors from all school levels into the work and lives of members of the National Guard. Sgt. Shawn Landon and his team will present engaging experiences around the role of the National Guard, the benefits for joining, additional opportunities in college, eligibility requirements, school programs, and much more. This experience is guaranteed to be eye-opening for its participants and will help school counselors better inform their students of their future options. This experience will offer SCECHs toward military career exploration for school counselors.
Upcoming Sessions:
January 26, Topic: Benefits of the National Guard
February 2, Topic: National Guard School Programs
February 9, Topic: Job Opportunities in the National Guard
February 16, Topic: Options for College Bound Students ROTC/Scholarships
February 23, Topic: History of the National Guard
MDE's "Featured Programs"
This document features some free and low-cost online professional learning options that MDE has put together. Various SCECH types & amounts.
Click Here for More Information!
Week of December 6
Groundhog Shadow Day Virtual!
Friday, February 5, 2021
Students will have the opportunity to participate in up to three virtual job shadows, offered by local employers in a wide variety of occupations and career pathways. Employer registration is now open for this great day of career exploration and student registration opens December 15!
This year, we will be offering three time slots running 60-minutes each:
7:30am - 8:30am
9:30am - 10:30am
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Parents/Guardians: We are seeking adults from a wide variety of occupations to join us as career mentors. Please help us get the word out to your employers or consider hosting a session yourself. Visit kentisd.org/groundhog for more information.
Talk & Tour Career Series - Virtual!
Our Talk & Tours allow students to get a brief insight into different job clusters allowing them to explore employers, talk to professionals and take a virtual tour.
Upcoming Dates:
Information Technology: Atomic Object
Thursday, December 3 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Health Sciences: Mary Free Bed
Tuesday, December 15 - 3:30 - 4:30pm
For the full schedule and to register, click here!
West Michigan Tech Talent is organizing virtual Hour of Code curriculum to roll out during National Computer Science Week (December 7-13). They are creating a robust lesson plan with fun videos to share with your class and featuring a step-by-step lesson plan to walk you through delivering the Hour of Code Experience to your students.
P3: Professional Pop-Up Panel Virtual!
During P3: Professional Pop UP Panel sessions, you will get a chance to meet and chat with Professionals of Color to learn about overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Sessions are 40 minutes and feature professionals from various career pathways so students can explore a variety of options. As Chris Webber stated “You can’t be something until you see it”!
We are currently planning our next round of P3 sessions!
West Michigan Career Readiness Conference
This year's West Michigan Career Readiness Conference has gone virtual! It is scheduled for four 1-hour sessions on Wednesday starting January 20th. Each day will have 3-4 breakout options for attendees to customize their experience. Find out more and register here!
Save the Date! April 21, 2021
MiCareerQuest is returning virtually this year. Registration is now open. As always, space is limited to be sure to mark your calendar and check micareerquest.org often for updated information.
Entrepreneur Speaker Series
GVSU is sponsoring an Entrepreneur Speaker Series from now through December 8th!
Click here for more information or to register for these free sessions!
Week of November 1
Career Prep Series: Landing the Job You Want
November 16-20, 2020
Finding a great job doesn’t just happen. Believe it or not, it takes a proper amount of planning and – yes – a certain level of skill. But don’t worry; we can help you with that! Tune in to our Career Prep Series for proven strategies, tips and tricks to help you look for, find, and land the job you want!
Goal Setting: Amy Pierce-Danders
Monday, November 16 - 11:30am-12:00pm
Job Searching 101: Alex Ruedger
Tuesday, November 17 - 11:30am-12:00pm
Networking: Sue Barsoum
Wednesday, November 18 - 11:30am-12:00pm
Resume Building: Jenny Redes
Thursday, November 19 11:30am-12:00pm
Interviewing: Fabioloa Dussia
Friday, November 20 11:30am-12:00pm
Sessions will be recorded.
P3: Professional Pop-Up Panel
Virtual!
During P3: Professional Pop UP Panel sessions, you will get a chance to meet and chat with Professionals of Color to learn about overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Sessions are 40 minutes and feature professionals from various career pathways so students can explore a variety of options. As Chris Webber stated “You can’t be something until you see it”!
Next Event:
November 19, 2020 - 3:00-3:40pm
Mausharie Valentine - Architect
Jayvon Garth - Structural Engineer
Get more details and register here!
Talk & Tour Career Series - Virtual!
Our Talk & Tours allow students to get a brief insight into different job clusters allowing them to explore employers, talk to professionals and take a virtual tour.
Upcoming Dates:
Information Technology: Atomic Object
Thursday, December 3 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Health Sciences: Mary Free Bed
Tuesday, December 15 - 3:30 - 4:30pm
For the full schedule and to register, click here!
Entrepreneur Speaker Series
GVSU is sponsoring an Entrepreneur Speaker Series from now through December 8th!
Click here for more information or to register for these free sessions!
Week of October 19
Talk & Tour Career Series - Virtual!
Our Talk & Tours allow students to get a brief insight into different job clusters allowing them to explore employers, talk to professionals and take a virtual tour.
Upcoming Dates:
Engineering and Manufacturing: Custom Profile
Wednesday, October 16 - 6:00-7:30pm
Health Sciences: Mary Free Bed
Thursday, October 22 - 3:30 - 4:30pm
Information Technology: Atomic Object
Thursday, December 3 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
For the full schedule and to register, click here!
P3: Professional Pop-Up Panel
Virtual!
During P3: Professional Pop UP Panel sessions, you will get a chance to meet and chat with Professionals of Color to learn about overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Sessions are 40 minutes from various career pathways for students to gain a better understanding of various career pathways. As Chris Webber stated “You can’t be something until you see it”!
Upcoming Dates:
October 22, 2020 - 3:00-3:40pm
Erica Taylor - Care Manager, Registered Nurse
Greg Hatcher- Red Team Engineer, Cyber Security
November 19, 2020 - 3:00-3:40pm
Mausharie Valentine - Architect
Jayvon Garth - Structural Engineer
Get more details and register here!
Career Chats
Our pilot program was so successful we're launching a great series of Career Chats this year. These 30 minute chats will give students brief insights into new careers they may be interested in pursuing. For the fall line-up and registration click here. We are still adding dates and speakers so check back often!
Upcoming Dates:
Clinical Supervisor: Kate Piccard
Thursday, October 15 - 3:30-4:00pm
Pediatric ER Nurse Educator: Deb Waters
Tuesday, October 20 - 3:30-4:00pm
Nurse Manager - Neonatal ICU: Gabe Laney
Thursday, October 22 - 3:30-4:00pm
Special Career Development Week Line Up
November 16-20, 2020
Goal Setting: Amy Pierce-Danders
Monday, November 16 - 11:30am-12:00pm
Job Searching 101: Alex Ruedger
Tuesday, November 17 - 11:30am-12:00pm
Networking: Sue Barsoum
Wednesday, November 18 - 11:30am-12:00pm
Resume Building: Jenny Redes
Thursday, November 19 11:30am-12:00pm
Interviewing: Fabioloa Dussia
Friday, November 20 11:30am-12:00pm
Parents As Career Coaches
October 21, 2020 6:30-8:00PM
Virtual!
This webinar is designed to equip parents with talking points, suggestions and tangible opportunities to help guide their student through the challenging process of narrowing down to their best post-secondary path.
Click here for more information or to register!
Meet the Recruiter: Local Healthcare Employers
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 3:30-5:00pm
Educate yourself about how healthcare positions are secured in today's job market. Each organization is hiring, so if you are looking for employment, this is an amazing networking event.
Recruiters from Spectrum Health, Mercy Health, Metro Health, and Porter Hills, and will be our virtual guests. Through a moderated panel-style discussion, they will address the following topics from the employer’s perspective.
For more information or to register for this virtual event, click here!
Discover Manufacturing Week 2020
November 9-13, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Virtual Discover Manufacturing Week 2020 is scheduled for November 9-13, 2020. Virtual Discover Manufacturing Week 2020 will look and feel different but will continue our mission to promote a wide variety of career interest in manufacturing and reshape the perceptions of our industry.
This year we will provide live, virtual events using the Zoom webinar platform. All virtual events will be recorded and uploaded to a newly created Discover Manufacturing YouTube Channel, creating a library of resources for students and educators to access at any time.
A registration link for educators is available at the Discover Manufacturing website.
IT 101
Virtual!
Introducing a brand new program this year, IT 101 will bring the IT professionals directly to your classroom (virtually). A guest speaker will talk to your class, and we'll assist with follow-up materials. For more information or to set up a session, email Dollineller Michelle Large.
The Arena: A Virtual Event Where Teen Entrepreneurs are Coached by Successful Business Leaders
Wednesday, October 21 1:30pm
Virtual Webinar
“The Arena” is an action-packed web series where teen entrepreneurs present their businesses to a group of coaches who are successful entrepreneurs and receive seasoned advice and guidance.
For more information and to register, click here!
Careers in Energy
Pathways to Careers at Consumers Energy - 10.19.20
Join us to explore an essential industry with a dynamic future in clean energy. Current professionals will share about a broad range of high-paying careers in energy.
Energy Careers 2020 - Get Into Energy - 10.21.20
A virtual career event from the Center for Energy Workforce Development
Click here for more information and to register!
P3: Professional Pop-Up Panel
Virtual!
During P3: Professional Pop UP Panel sessions, you will get a chance to meet and chat with Professionals of Color to learn about overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Sessions are 40 minutes from various career pathways for students to gain a better understanding of various career pathways. As Chris Webber stated “You can’t be something until you see it”!
October 22, 2020 - 3:00-3:40pm
Erica Taylor - Care Manager, Registered Nurse
Greg Hatcher- Red Team Engineer, Cyber Security
Get more details and register here!
Talk & Tour Career Series - Virtual!
Our Talk & Tours allow students to get a brief insight into different job clusters allowing them to explore employers, talk to professionals and take a virtual tour.
Upcoming Dates:
Health Sciences: Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Tuesday, October 13 - 5:30-7:00pm
Engineering and Manufacturing: Custom Profile
Wednesday, October 16 - 6:00-7:30pm
Health Sciences: Mary Free Bed
Thursday, October 22 - 3:30 - 4:30pm
For the full schedule and to register, click here!
Career Chats
Our pilot program was so successful we're launching a great series of Career Chats this year. These 30 minute chats will give students brief insights into new careers they may be interested in pursuing. For the fall line-up and registration click here. We are still adding dates and speakers so check back often!
Upcoming Dates:
Speech Language Pathologist: Rachel Davadatta
Thursday, October 1 - 3:30-4:00pm
Registered Nurse: Douglas Ayers
Tuesday, October 6 - 3:30-4:00pm
Physical Therapist: David Sefton
Thursday, October 1 - 3:30-4:00pm
Parents As Career Coaches
Virtual!
October 21, 2020 6:30-8:00PM
This webinar is designed to equip parents with talking points, suggestions and tangible opportunities to help guide their student through the challenging process of narrowing down to their best post-secondary path.
Click here for more information or to register!
Scholarship Opportunity
Deadline to Apply: October 1, 2020
The Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation along with the Southeast, Tennessee, West Michigan & Wisconsin Districts of PMA are offering $1,000 scholarships to individuals seeking a career in the metalforming industry.
You can find more information about the scholarship program here. If you have any questions, please contact Nichol Lopriore at 216-901-8800 ext. 103.
Discover Manufacturing Week 2020
November 9-13, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Virtual Discover Manufacturing Week 2020 is scheduled for November 9-13, 2020. Virtual Discover Manufacturing Week 2020 will look and feel different but will continue our mission to promote a wide variety of career interest in manufacturing and reshape the perceptions of our industry.
This year we will provide live, virtual events using the Zoom webinar platform. All virtual events will be recorded and uploaded to a newly created Discover Manufacturing YouTube Channel, creating a library of resources for students and educators to access at any time.
A registration link for educators is available at the Discover Manufacturing website.
IT 101
Virtual!
Introducing a brand new program this year, IT 101 will bring the IT professionals directly to your classroom (virtually). A guest speaker will talk to your class, and we'll assist with follow-up materials. For more information or to set up a session, email Dollineller Michelle Large.
Career Development for Latinx Students & Clients
October 13, 2020 - 11:00am
MichCDA Cafe
Please join us for a conversation with Samantha Velez, Luis Garcia, and our host Laura Wise around Supporting Latinx Students and Clients in Career Development. You will be emailed instructions on how to join the discussion prior to the event.
Careers in Energy
Pathways to Careers at Consumers Energy - 10.19.20
Join us to explore an essential industry with a dynamic future in clean energy. Current professionals will share about a broad range of high-paying careers in energy.
Energy Careers 2020 - Get Into Energy - 10.21.20
A virtual career event from the Center for Energy Workforce Development
Click here for more information and to register!
Week of September 14
Career Chats 2020/2021
Our pilot program was so successful we're launching a great series of Career Chats this year. We will be featuring many professionals from various specialties in the health care field for the first several weeks. For our line-up and registration click here. We are still adding dates and speakers so check back often!
Talk & Tour Career Series
Virtual!
Our Talk & Tours allow students to get a brief insight into different job clusters allowing them to explore work sites and talk to people who work in the industry. We are currently working with employers as everyone switches over to a virtual format.
Upcoming sessions:
Engineering and Manufacturing: Swoboda
Wednesday, October 14 (6:00pm - 7:30pm)
Health Sciences: Mary Free Bed
Thursday, October 22 (Time TBD)
Information Technology: Atomic Object
Thursday, December 3 (11:00am - 12:00pm)
P3: Professional Pop-Up Panel
Virtual!
During P3: Professional Pop UP Panel sessions, you will get a chance to meet and chat with Professionals of Color from the fields of Healthcare (Spectrum Health), Cyber Security (WMACT & Millennium Corporation), and Engineering (Progressive AE). You will get an opportunity to get up close and personal with professionals, and get an “inside scoop” into today’s job market. Sessions are 40 minutes speaking with Professionals of Color from various career pathways, and you will gain a better understanding of various industries from the professionals. As Chris Webber stated “You can’t be something until you see it”!
Get more details and register here!
IT 101
Coming Soon!
Introducing a brand new program this year, IT 101 will bring the IT professionals directly to your classroom (virtually). A guest speaker will talk to your class, and we'll assist with follow-up materials. For more information or to set up a session, email Dollineller Michelle Large @ michellelarge@kentisd.org.
Discover Manufacturing Week 2020
Coming November, 2020
Due to COVID-19, Discover Manufacturing Week 2020 will take place in November this year with the details on switching to a virtual format still being worked out. We will provide updates as we get them!
Scholarship Opportunity
Deadline to Apply: October 1, 2020
The Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation along with the Southeast, Tennessee, West Michigan & Wisconsin Districts of PMA are offering $1,000 scholarships to individuals seeking a career in the metalforming industry.
You can find more information about the scholarship program here. If you have any questions, please contact Nichol Lopriore at 216-901-8800 ext. 103.
Futures for Frontliners
Free Tuition for Essential Workers
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with leaders in education, business, labor and workforce development, launched the nation’s first program offering tuition-free college to an estimated 625,000 Michiganders who provided essential, frontline services during COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Safe orders between April to June 2020.
The funding is not only available to those in the medical field, but also essential workers in manufacturing, nursing homes, grocery stores, sanitation, delivery, retail and more.
For eligibility requirements and to apply, click here.