CTE Career Connect Campus + Satellite Programs 

Class Locations: New in the 2025-2026 school year, students will have the opportunity to participate in programs at the Career Connect Campus (CCC). The inaugural class of students at the CCC will learn from industry experts in a new, state-of-the-art facility opening in August 2025 at 3500 Vanrick Drive in Kalamazoo.  

Students additionally have opportunities to participate in classes at satellite locations, including the Kalamazoo Nature Center, Air Zoo, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College.  

All satellite locations are noted by the course title. 

Who can participate? Classes taught at the CCC and satellite locations are open to students from across the county.  

What kinds of classes are offered? A wide range of courses are available across a variety of career pathways. All CCC and satellite programs are aligned to in-demand, well-paying fields in Kalamazoo County.  

What about transportation? Transportation will be provided to the CCC and satellite locations. 
 

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Pathway

Do you love nature? Are you curious about plants and animals?  

• Conservation Biology (held at the Kalamazoo Nature Center) 
• Horticulture
• Veterinary Sciences 
   
   

Architecture and Construction Trades Career Pathway

Do you enjoy building things? Are you curious about what happens in homes and buildings to make them work? 

• Construction Trades
• Electrical Technology
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Plumbing
   
   

Culinary Arts Career Pathway

Do you like to bake or cook? Are you curious about what it takes to succeed in a professional kitchen?

• Culinary Arts
   
   

Design Career Pathway

Do you like to create and innovate? Are you interested in making things work better for people?

• Design 
   
   

Health Science Career Pathway

Do you enjoy caring for others? Are you interested in exploring a range of possibilities in the healthcare industry? 

• Dental Assisting (held at Kalamazoo Valley Community College)  
• Emergency Medical Technician (held at Kalamazoo Valley Community College) 
• Medical Laboratory Sciences 
• Patient Care Technician
• Pharmacy Technician 
• Rehabilitation Therapy 
   
   

Human Services Career Pathway

Are you compassionate and understanding? Are you motivated to improve the lives of others?  

• Barbering (held at Kalamazoo Valley Community College) 
• Cosmetology (held at Kalamazoo Valley Community College)  
• Criminal Justice & Public Safety (held at Kalamazoo Valley Community College)  
• Educator Academy
   
   

Information Technology Career Pathway

Are you interested in computers? Do you like to solve problems using technology? 

• Computer Programming 
• Computer Systems - Networking and Telecommunications
• Cybersecurity
   
   

Manufacturing Career Pathway

Do you enjoy using tools and gadgets? Are you curious about the way things work? 

• Machine Tool
• Mechatronics: Robotics and Automation
• Supply Chain 
• Welding 
   
   

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Career Pathway

Are you interested in cars and diesel equipment? Do you like to fix things? 

• Automotive Technology 
• Aviation Technology (held at the Air Zoo)
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance  

CTE Local High School Programs  

Many local high schools offer CTE classes for students in their buildings. Peruse the offerings and check in with your local district to discover options available at your school. 

• Accounting  
• Agriscience: Animals and Plants  
• Banking 
• Business Management  
• Engineering in Wood Technology 
• Marketing & Entrepreneurship