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Technology careers power the systems behind apps, websites, data, cybersecurity and more. In West Michigan, tech jobs are growing fast and are needed in every industry - from healthcare to manufacturing to entertainment. If you enjoy solving problems, being creative or working with computers, a tech career could be a great path. The demand is high, and the opportunities are in West Michigan.

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Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) Open House

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...

When

February 4, 2026 5:00 PM7:00 PM EST

Where

KCTC (both buildings) -

1655 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

1800 Leffingwell NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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

MEERA Open House - Allendale

Join us for a MEERA (Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All) Open House and explore the world of modern manufacturing. Experience hands-on demonstrations and interactive displays highlighting additive manufacturing, CNC machining, engineering, non-destructive testing (NDT), robotics, and welding. Whether you’re a student, educator, parent, or industry partner, this open house offers a behind-the-scenes look at innovative technologies and career pathways shaping the future of...

When

February 5, 2026 3:00 PM4:30 PM EST

Where

Allendale Middle School - 7161 Pleasant View Ct, Allendale, MI 49401

Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) Open House

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...

When

February 5, 2026 5:00 PM7:00 PM EST

Where

KCTC (both buildings) -

1655 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

1800 Leffingwell NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Makerspace Open House

Come explore the world of creativity and innovation at the Makerspace Open House - where ideas come to life! ✨ Discover Where Grand Rapids Makes Things On the first Friday of every month (4–7 PM) , Grand River Makerspace opens its doors for a free, casual open house and tour night. Whether you’re curious about laser engraving, 3D printing, woodworking, textiles, or just love seeing how things are made — this is your chance to explore! What to Expect: Self-guided and guided tours throughout the e...

When

February 6, 2026 4:00 PM7:00 PM EST

Where

Grand River Makerspace - 25 N. Park St, Walker, MI 49544

MEERA Open House - Muskegon

Join us for a MEERA (Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All) Open House and explore the world of modern manufacturing. Experience hands-on demonstrations and interactive displays highlighting additive manufacturing, CNC machining, engineering, non-destructive testing (NDT), robotics, and welding. Whether you’re a student, educator, parent, or industry partner, this open house offers a behind-the-scenes look at innovative technologies and career pathways shaping the future of...

When

February 13, 2026 8:20 AM10:00 AM EST

Where

Charles Hackley Middle School - 180 E Laketon Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442

MEERA Open House - Caledonia

Join us for a MEERA (Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All) Open House and explore the world of modern manufacturing. Experience hands-on demonstrations and interactive displays highlighting additive manufacturing, CNC machining, engineering, non-destructive testing (NDT), robotics, and welding. Whether you’re a student, educator, parent, or industry partner, this open house offers a behind-the-scenes look at innovative technologies and career pathways shaping the future of...

When

February 25, 2026 12:30 PM1:15 PM EST

Where

Duncan Lake Middle School - 9758 Kraft Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316

MCWT GET-IT Connection Summit

Inviting High School Girls to the GET-IT Connection Summit at Western Michigan University! Join us for an inspiring day where accomplished women in tech inspire students by showing them that they belong in tech, that their curiosity today will help them innovate tomorrow, and will empower them to succeed. What to expect at the summit: Inclusive Design Workshop: Hands-on activity showing how tech can be designed for accessibility and diversity Learn how to stay safe online and explore careers in...

When

March 12, 2026 8:30 AM1:30 PM EDT

Where

Western Michigan University College of Engineering & Applied Sciences

4601 Campus Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008

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...

When

March 18, 2026 6:00 PM8:00 PM EDT

Where

East Grand Rapids High School

2211 Lake Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Enter front doors of the school.

HEROes in the Future Expo

Montcalm Community College is proud to partner with Ionia Middle School for the HEROes in the Future Expo — an exciting showcase designed to help students explore electives and discover important skills for their future success. This hands‑on event brings together local educators, community organizations, and workforce partners — including West Michigan Works!, the Ionia County Career Center, and the Ionia County Economic Alliance — to highlight opportunities that help students build confidence,...

When

March 19, 2026 6:00 PM7:00 PM EDT

Where

Ionia Middle School: 438 Union St., Ionia, MI 48846

Career Fair

Trying to figure out what you were born to do? Let us help you Bring it Out! Muskegon Community College Career Fair: Connecting Students, Alumni, and Community Talent with Local Employers! Join us for an engaging event featuring dozens of regional employers representing healthcare, manufacturing, education, business, technology, public safety, skilled trades, and more. Whether you’re seeking full-time employment, part-time work, internships, or simply gathering information, this event is designe...

When

March 26, 2026 11:00 AM3:00 PM EDT

Where

Muskegon Community College — 221 S. Quarterline Rd., Muskegon, MI 49442

(Gerber Lounge, Main Building)

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

Girls Who Code Pathways

Girls Who Code’s free, virtual summer program, Pathways , is an opportunity for high school girls and non-binary students - including rising 9th graders, graduating seniors, and returning participants - to explore AI, Game Design, Cybersecurity, and Data Science while building meaningful, tech-for-good projects at their own pace . Participants will learn through videos and hands-on activities and connect with industry mentors and a global community on Discord. Program Dates: June 29 to August 14...

When

June 29, 2026

Where

Virtual

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