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We’re thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of the Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus, home of the world-class Career & Technical Education (CTE) center serving Kalamazoo County! The community is invited to join us at a Grand Opening Celebration.
KRESA Career Connect Campus Grand Opening Celebration
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Location: Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus
3500 Vanrick Drive, Kalamazoo, MI (next to Wings Event Center)
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A New Vision for Education
KRESA Career Connect is a continuum of career education programs that empowers the next generation of learners to explore career pathways and develop real-world skills. Whether you are interested in arts, automotive, technology, health, business, or anything in between, Career Connect has something for you. Career Connect offers a variety of classroom-based and out-of-school programs that are designed to complement academic preparation and help young people achieve their career goals. Learners can start their career exploration journey as early as kindergarten and continue until they graduate from high school and into young adulthood.
Career Connect’s programs include:
- Career Awareness & Exploration (CAE):
Programs, tools, and experiences that help you learn about yourself and potential career pathways including Xello. Learn more about CAE.
- Work-Based Learning (WBL):
Gain on-the-job experience and career skills in a mutually beneficial employer partnership. Learn more about WBL.
- Career & Technical Education (CTE):
Hands-on career preparation courses that develop professional skills and offer industry experience. Learn more about CTE. - Education for the Arts (EFA):
Arts exploration for students of all ages, with hands-on arts classes at the high school level. Learn more about EFA. - Early/Middle College (EMC):
Dual-enrollment with KVCC to simultaneously complete a high school diploma and an associate’s degree. Learn more about EMC. - Career Coaching
Career pathway planning services including academic enrichment, workforce readiness, and social skills development. Learn more about Career Coaching.
- MyCITY:
Youth employment program that serves as the gateway to paid internship and work experience. Learn more about MyCITY.
- CareerNOW
CareerNOW is a paid eight-week program through KRESA Career Connect designed for Kalamazoo County graduates, ages 18-24 ready for entry level opportunities in the high demand industries of healthcare and skilled trades. Learn more about CareerNOW.
- 2Gen:
Paid summer career exploration and pathway planning program for Kalamazoo families. Learn more about 2Gen.
- Education Reconnection:
Supports to help students overcome barriers to meet their educational goals. Learn more about Education Reconnection.
- Career Awareness & Exploration (CAE):
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On May 8, 2025, KRESA's Early/Middle College (EMC) students were honored in the EMC Completion Ceremony. This year’s event was especially significant, marking the tenth anniversary of the KRESA EMC program.
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