Western students are individuals who are truly unique. We celebrate the passions that drive you and the possibilities that inspire you. For us, a degree is a pursuit of purpose where you're empowered to learn and where an experience-driven education leads to a meaningful career. Western is the place where you can become your best self.

The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA) is an intermediate school district in Michigan, headquartered in Allegan. Most of Allegan County is served by the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency, which coordinates the efforts of local boards of education, but has no operating authority over schools. Local school boards in Michigan retain great autonomy over day-to-day operations.

The Muskegon Area Career Tech Center provides education and training programs to prepare students for in-demand industries including construction, manufacturing, welding, software development, and health care.

"Careerline Tech Center prepares students for tomorrow's workforce by providing career and technical education for employment and post-secondary opportunities while promoting life-long learning and personal success."

Davenport University provides education and training programs to prepare students for in-demand industries such as business, technology, health professions, and urban education in the Grand Rapids/Kent County region.

Ferris State University is a mid-sized four-year public university known for its quality of instruction and large selection of academic programs, ranging from associate to doctoral degrees, offered through seven degree-granting colleges

GRCC provides education and training programs to prepare students for in-demand careers in Construction

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a dynamic public institution, with its main campuses in Allendale and Grand Rapids, and a strong presence across the state.

Hastings High School provides education and training programs to prepare students for in-demand industries including agriculture, computer programming, engineering design, and other career and technical education pathways.

NJATC Apprentice Program We are part of a national program through the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA), the oldest and largest electrical apprenticeship in the world. ETA programs provide training to over 40,000 apprentices annually. Please visit www.electricaltrainingalliance.org.

The Ionia County Career Center provides Ionia County students the opportunity for career and technical education programs. The center operates 10 state-approved programs. Classes are a combination of academics and hands-on, project-based learning giving students the knowledge and experience they need to secure their first-time job or begin college.

Iron Workers Local 25’s Training Center has a mission. That mission is to provide our contractors with the best trained, highly skilled, safe, and productive iron workers possible. This will ensure that our contractors and customers get the best value for their dollar.

The Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) is a secondary career and technical education school serving juniors and seniors from all schools in our area (Kent County and parts of Barry County), including public, private, and home schooled.

The Montcalm Area Career Center (MACC) is a secondary career and technical education school serving juniors and seniors in the seven districts of Montcalm County.

Montcalm Community College offers learners of all ages opportunities to earn credits for degrees, certificates, job training programs or transfer to gain skills leading to jobs in high-demand, high-wage career fields.

With over 80 two-year degrees and certificates, we will help you prepare for the future you dream of!