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Construction Careers Council

The construction industry includes electricians, engineers, HVAC technicians, and heavy equipment mechanics just to name a few! Skilled trade professionals build the homes we live in, the schools we learn in, and the roads we travel on. Right now, West Michigan needs thousands of new workers in construction, and jobs are available in every part of the industry. Whether you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems or leading teams, construction has a path for you.

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Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) Open House

Kent Career Tech Center offers nearly 30 unique programs and career pathways for high school juniors and seniors to get hands-on experience while having opportunities to earn free high school, technical school and college credit. Each program prepares students for success in career and college, with many opportunities to earn professional certifications. Students of any age are welcome to attend, but enrollment is for 11th and 12th graders. The Tech Center’s Advanced Manufacturing space includes...

When

February 4, 2026 5:00 PM7:00 PM EST

Where

KCTC (both buildings) -

1655 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

1800 Leffingwell NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) Open House

Kent Career Tech Center offers nearly 30 unique programs and career pathways for high school juniors and seniors to get hands-on experience while having opportunities to earn free high school, technical school and college credit. Each program prepares students for success in career and college, with many opportunities to earn professional certifications. Students of any age are welcome to attend, but enrollment is for 11th and 12th graders. The Tech Center’s Advanced Manufacturing space includes...

When

February 5, 2026 5:00 PM7:00 PM EST

Where

KCTC (both buildings) -

1655 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

1800 Leffingwell NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Water Career Roundtable

Water Careers Roundtable, held in conjunction with Joint Expo & Operator Days and hosted by the Michigan American Water Works Association (MI-AWWA) and the Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA). This event is designed specifically for high school and college students exploring career pathways by providing an engaging introduction to the wide range of careers available in the water sector. The event is structured, educational, and supervised, making it a meaningful and productive use of t...

When

February 11, 2026 10:00 AM3:00 PM EST

Where

Lansing Center
333 East Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48933

HEROes in the Future Expo

Montcalm Community College is proud to partner with Ionia Middle School for the HEROes in the Future Expo — an exciting showcase designed to help students explore electives and discover important skills for their future success. This hands‑on event brings together local educators, community organizations, and workforce partners — including West Michigan Works!, the Ionia County Career Center, and the Ionia County Economic Alliance — to highlight opportunities that help students build confidence,...

When

March 19, 2026 6:00 PM7:00 PM EDT

Where

Ionia Middle School: 438 Union St., Ionia, MI 48846

Career Fair

Trying to figure out what you were born to do? Let us help you Bring it Out! Muskegon Community College Career Fair: Connecting Students, Alumni, and Community Talent with Local Employers! Join us for an engaging event featuring dozens of regional employers representing healthcare, manufacturing, education, business, technology, public safety, skilled trades, and more. Whether you’re seeking full-time employment, part-time work, internships, or simply gathering information, this event is designe...

When

March 26, 2026 11:00 AM3:00 PM EDT

Where

Muskegon Community College — 221 S. Quarterline Rd., Muskegon, MI 49442

(Gerber Lounge, Main Building)

STEAM Night in East Grand Rapids

East Grand Public Schools will be hosting its first annual STEAM Night on March 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at East Grand Rapids High School. The event aims to showcase STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning across the district while engaging the broader community in exploring and supporting these fields. The event will feature: · Student projects and exhibits from grades 7–12, highlighting innovative work both in and outside the classroom · Interactive displays...

When

March 26, 2026 6:00 PM8:00 PM EDT

Where

East Grand Rapids High School

2211 Lake Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Enter front doors of the school.

JA BizTown Summer Camp

The JA BizTown Summer Camp is available for rising 4th-7th grade students for the 26-27 academic school year and will be held July 13th-17th. Throughout the week, students will hear from guest speakers from the community, participate in hands on activities, and after learning about various money and business topics, will run their business in JA BizTown for the day!

When

July 13, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

Where

Huizenga Family JA Free Enterprise Center

4090 Lake Dr. SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

JA Imagine STEM Summer Camp

The JA Imagine STEM Summer Camp is available for rising 6th-8th grade students for the 26-27 academic school year and will be held July 27th-31st. Each day campers will learn about careers and skills associated with different areas of STEM, hear from speakers within those fields, conduct experiments, and complete design thinking challenges related to the work students might find themselves doing in these careers!

When

July 27, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

Where

Huizenga Family JA Free Enterprise Center

4090 Lake Dr. SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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