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.
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 4, 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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