West Michigan Health Careers Council
Health care is Michigan’s largest employer and includes jobs like nurses, medical assistants, lab techs, therapists and more. In fact, 40 of the 100 most in-demand jobs in West Michigan are in health care. If you like helping people, solving problems or working as part of a team, a career in health could be a great fit. These jobs are essential to keeping our communities healthy and strong.
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H.E.A.L.T.H. Camp
H.E.A.L.T.H. Camp , this free day camp is for boys and girls! Students will learn about their own health and explore jobs in the healthcare field. Health Education And Leadership Training for a Hopeful future (H.E.A.L.T.H) Camp is a weeklong summer camp in for young people from mostly medically underserved communities in Grand Rapids to learn more about their own health and health careers. Who knew health education could be FUN? At Calvin University's H.E.A.L.T.H. Camp, each day is thoughtfully...
When
June 15, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
Where
Calvin University
3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
KDL Lab Experience
Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts.
When
August 20, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where
Kent District Library - Englehardt Branch
KDL Lab Experience
Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts.
When
August 27, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where
Kent District Library - Englehardt Branch
KDL Lab Experience: Inventing America
Celebrate 250 years of American inventions and ingenuity through hands-on STEAM fun at the library.
When
September 3, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where
Englehardt (Lowell) Branch
Touch a Truck at Windmill Island Gardens
Get hands-on and learn about trucks! Touch a Truck returns for its second year at Windmill Island Gardens as a family-friendly event where truck enthusiasts of all ages, kids and adults alike, can explore a variety of vehicles that go! This popular event will include emergency vehicles, construction trucks, utility trucks, and more! We will host a siren-free & sensory friendly time from 9:30am-11:00am and after that, all the lights and sirens will go intermittently throughout the duration of the...
When
October 3, 2026 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Where
Windmill Island Gardens
1 Lincoln Ave Holland, MI 49423
KDL Lab Experience
Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts.
When
October 5, 2026 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
Where
East Grand Rapids Branch
KDL Lab Experience
Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts.
When
October 5, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
Where
Cascade Township Branch
KDL Lab Experience: Inventing America
Celebrate 250 years of American inventions and ingenuity through hands-on STEAM fun at the library.
When
October 7, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Where
Kelloggsville Branch
KDL Lab Experience
Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts.
When
October 19, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
Where
Cascade Township Branch
Careerline Tech Center Open House
Open House for those students, families and community members interested in what Ottawa Area ISD Careerline Tech Center has to offer.
When
November 5, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Where
Careerline Tech Center Winter Open House
Students & families interested in attending Careerline Tech Center for the 27-28 or 28-29 school years are invited to attend the Ottawa Area ISD Careerline Tech Center Open House.
When
January 21, 2027 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST