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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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 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Where
Lansing Center
333 East Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
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 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Where
East Grand Rapids High School
2211 Lake Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Enter front doors of the school.
STEAM Along the Lakeshore
STEAM Along the Lakeshore is an interactive event designed to engage students from Pre-K to 12th grade and their families in hands-on activities centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM).Hands on activities for all students and parents. This event is hosted by Hackley Public Library, Muskegon Community College Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon Museum of Art and West Michigan Works! Agribusiness Talent Council.
When
May 2, 2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where
Downtown Muskegon. Begin your journey at Hackley Park to register and get your tee-shirt.
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
Michigan State University Science Festival
The MSU Science Festival is a free annual celebration of science, fueled by some of the basic elements essential to scientific inquiry: curiosity, wonder, and discovery. With events for the whole family to enjoy, the MSU Science Festival explores topics ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary. From astronomy to music, and chemistry to microbiology; scientists and educators across the state are eager to share the wonder of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. The 14th an...
When
April 1, 2026
Where
Events are held across the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing including laboratories, museums, and gardens, as well as at various partner locations throughout Michigan.