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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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 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Where
Montcalm Community College - 2800 College Dr, Sidney, MI, 48885
Barry County Career Fest
The Career Fest will focus on a multitude of career choices such as Business Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Construction, Health & Human Services, Medical, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Horticulture, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Insurance, and Mechanics.
Admission is free!
This event is proudly brought to you by the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance.
When
February 17, 2026 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Where
Barry Expo Center
1350 M-37
Hastings, MI 49058
Nursing Experience Day
Aquinas College hosts a Nursing Experience Day , an in-person event for prospective students to explore the direct-admit University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) BSN program, featuring tours, faculty/student interaction, and access to their high-tech simulation labs, including a new Anatomage table. What to Expect at Nursing Experience Day: Campus Exploration: Tour the state-of-the-art Albertus Magnus Hall of Science Experience our on-campus simulation lab and Anatomage Table in action Facility Tours:...
When
February 20, 2026 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Where
Aquinas College
1700 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Future Rounds: Health Career Expo
We are excited to announce the Future Rounds Health Careers Expo March 18 from 5-7 p.m. at the Kent Career Tech Center, designed for 7th-12th grade students and their families. Attendees will be able to explore a variety of health care careers through hands-on activities that are based on specific health event scenarios. They will be able to speak directly with local health care industry professionals. Students and their families will also learn about health career jobs, hiring processes, tuitio...
When
March 18, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Where
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
5-7pm
Kent Career Tech Center
1655 E. Beltline Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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 and...
When
March 18, 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.
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
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.
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
Where
DeVos Place - 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503