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
Summer 2026
Stay tuned for more information. Program application opens in December of 2025.
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
For questions, please contact tara.butts@kresa.org or (269) 775-1697
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