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Manufacturing is all about making things - cars, furniture, food products, tools, and more. It’s one of Michigan’s biggest industries and offers good-paying jobs in areas like robotics, welding, design and machine operation. Manufacturers in West Michigan are looking for the next generation to help build the future. Whether you like working with your hands or using technology to solve problems, there’s a place for you in manufacturing.

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Tech Fest


This is a community technology festival designed to inspire and engage high school and college students, as well as community members. The event features self-paced, hands-on stations led by students and industry professionals covering various technological topics. Drop in at your convenience and plan to spend 45 minutes to and hour engaging with the exhibits.

No RSVP is required.

When

February 5, 2026 8:30 AM3:00 PM EST

Where


Montcalm Community College - 2800 College Dr, Sidney, MI, 48885

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 AM2:00 PM EDT

Where

Downtown Muskegon. Begin your journey at Hackley Park to register and get your tee-shirt.

MiCareerQuest 2026

MiCareerQuest offers West Michigan middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about careers in our region's high-demand industries through interactive experiences with local employers. MiCareerQuest provides an opportunity for employers to showcase their industries and for educational institutions to highlight degree and certificate programs to West Michigan's future workforce. Employers within six industries - advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, construction, health sciences, ho...

When

May 20, 2026 7:30 AM12:45 PM EDT

Where

DeVos Place - 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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.

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