Discover Manufacturing
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.
Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) Open House
Description
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 high-tech, state-of-the-art labs where students experience hands-on learning in Welding, Engineering, Precision Machining and Mechatronics. Programs from Health Careers to Automotive, Hospitality, Teacher Academy, IT and Agriscience are also available to students, along with exploration and introductory courses in industrial technology, business services and general vocational skill development.
Registration
No registration URL provided.
Date & Time
February 5, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Location
KCTC (both buildings) -
1655 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
1800 Leffingwell NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Target Graduation Years
2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
County
Kent County, Michigan
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