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    KRESA offers free classes to all Kalamazoo County students through their local high school. Check out programs in career preparation, the arts, and early college credit.

    Apply online today, or ask your school counselor for more information! 

  • Information Nights 2025

    KRESA staff will be hosting the following virtual and in-person information sessions:

    • Tuesday, Dec. 3 EMC from 5:15–5:45 p.m. & 6:45–7:15 p.m. and CTE/EFA from 6:00-6:30 p.m. | IN-PERSON during Career Connect Open House at the Air Zoo
    • Thursday, Jan. 23 CTE/EFA/EMC from 6:00–7:00 p.m. via Zoom
    • Tuesday, Feb. 4 EMC only from 6:00–7:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON at KRESA Wile Auditorium (located at 1819 East Milham Avenue Portage, MI 49002)
    • Tuesday, Feb. 18 CTE/EFA/EMC from 6:00-7:00 p.m. via Zoom

KRESA High School Programs

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    Career and Technical Education (CTE)

    This program offers a range of hands-on career preparation courses to students in grades 10-12. CTE courses reflect real-world applications and maintain the rigorous requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum, as well as state, national and industry technical standards. 
    Explore CTE Classes
     

    Education for the Arts (EFA) 

    EFA offers arts-intensive classes in the disciplines of theater, musical theater, music, dance, visual arts, digital arts and film/video arts. Classes are taught by a collaborative team of teachers and professional working artists. Students receive instruction, mentoring and hands-on experience in authentic, artistic environments. 
    Explore EFA Classes


    CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR CTE/EFA!

     

     

     

    Early/Middle College (EMC)

    This program gives students the opportunity to simultaneously earn both an associate degree and a high school diploma. Students enroll in a focused program of study at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) and graduate after an additional year of high school.
    Explore EMC Programs 

     


    CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR EMC!  
     

     
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  • NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:
    It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on gender/sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, height, weight, color, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or any other status covered by federal, state or local law be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following positions at Kalamazoo RESA have been designed to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Assistant Superintendent Mindy Miller. Contact information: (269) 250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave. Portage, MI 49002.