Career Exploration

Career Tours

Stay tuned and keep an eye on student emails for more Career Tours!

December 12, 2024: Students who have signed up will hear about the Criminal Justice program at KCTC

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.