Career Exploration

KCTC Open House

The annual open house for prospective Kent Career Tech Center students is February 5 & 6, 2025 5-7 p.m. each night.

This is an opportunity for students and parents to learn information and to view all the classrooms for each of the programs available within the KCTC program.

There is no registration necessary for this event. This is something that KV students and families can do on their own and do not need to be organized with Mr. Linker. 

Kelloggsville Career Tours

Stay tuned and keep an eye on student emails from Mr. Linker for more Kelloggsville Career Tours!

Upcoming tours: Valley Truck Parts (Valley Truck Parts Website Link) & Tekton (Tekton Parts Website Link). If KHS & 54th Street Academy students would like to attend these limited tours, please check their emails from Mr. Linker to complete the sign-up form.

Kent ISD Talk and Tours

The Kent ISD Workforce Development team is continuing to offer Talk and Tours, this time two in January. The first takes place Wednesday, January 15 at Meijer Pharmacy. The second on Tuesday, January 21 at Custer, Inc. 

Meijer Pharmacy – Jan. 15:

Don’t miss the first #TalkandTour of the year featuring @ Meijer Pharmacy! 7^th-12^th grade students with an interest in becoming a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician are encouraged to attend this FREE "behind the scenes" tour. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend.

• Wednesday, Jan. 15 6PM-7:30PM

Register now at kentisd.org/talkandtour.

Custer, Inc – Jan. 21:

Students 7^th-12^th grade with an interest in becoming an Interior Design, Corporate Sales, Project Manager and more are welcomed to attend this FREE “behind the scenes” #TalkandTour featuring @ Custer, Inc on Tuesday, January 21 from 6PM – 7:30PM. Get the opportunity to ask questions and meet industry professionals!

Register now at kentisd.org/talkandtour.

Kent ISD Career Chats

Career Opportunities

West Michigan Health Careers Program

This is an8-week program that occurs after school, so students must be able to attend the virtual and onsite meetings on their own. There will not be school transportation. This is a great opportunity for students serious about a career in the health field. An application needs to be filled out ASAP because space is limited, and the program is available to the entire county. Here is a flyer with more information and a link below that you use to apply for the program. If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. Linker.

2025 West Michigan Health Careers Pipeline Program

• Commitment: Mondays, 5:30-7:00 PM, January 27 – March 17, 2025. Full participation in the 8-week onsite and virtual program is expected.
• Details: Undergraduate students in health-related fields will work with 9th and 10th-grade students interested in health careers. The program includes onsite (Secchia Center, Grand Rapids) and virtual (Zoom) sessions guided by MSU medical students and featuring health professionals, educational career paths, and interactive activities connected to health care.
• Onsite Dates: February 3, February 17, and March 10 – includes interactive activities and dinner.
• Virtual Requirements: Zoom connection with strong Wi-Fi for reliable audio.

Registration is open and can be accessed with the QR Code (or link) on the flyer.

Job Shadow Opportunities

Are you interested in healthcare careers but want to see what they are like before entering into healthcare? The University of Michigan-West offers job shadow opportunities for students who wish to learn more about healthcare!

This opportunity is not through the school but is a great chance for those who are interested in healthcare careers and a potential chance to meet people in the field. There are several forms that do need to be completed for the job shadow and there are certain criteria that must be met for the job shadow opportunity to occur. Here is the link for the University of Michigan-West Job Shadow. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Linker.