THE EVENT

The MiCareerQuest Southwest VIRTUAL event on May 12, 2021 will draw 5,000 eighth-grade students from across southwest Michigan to discover many career possibilities. Students will experience an interactive, informational and inspiring career exploration event unlike any other. During this unique experience, students will  explore careers – directly from the industry professionals who perform these jobs every day.

Employers from three high-demand industry pathways, Health Care, Manufacturing & Engineering and Information Technology, will provide inspirational and eye opening career information on many different careers. Students will be able to interact LIVE with more than 75 local business and industry representatives.

As part of the event, students will also learn more about the KRESA Early/Middle College program, which provides students the opportunity to earn an associate degree or certificate with an additional year of high school.