• What is 2Gen?

    2Gen is a paid 7-week summer career exploration program for families. Youth ages 14-18 and an adult in their life will explore their strengths, set goals, and learn about career
    opportunities in the community.

    FAMILIES WILL HAVE SUPPORT WITH:
    • Exploring a career path
    • Building employability skills
    • Finding training & educational opportunities

    PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:
    • Kalamazoo County resident
    • Able to attend all program sessions
    • Available to commit 2-3hours each week
    • Monetary stipend awarded at the end of program

     

    PROGRAM KICKOFF:                                       SESSION DAY:
    June 17, 2025                                                     Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

    IN-PERSON LOCATION:
    Career Connect Campus location
    3500 Vanrick Drive., Kalamazoo

    (next to Wings Event Center)

     

     
  • “"It was so nice to learn alongside my kids and hear the things I have embedded in them being shared by other adults. I joined the program for them and realized I learned just as much!"”

    — Past 2Gen participant