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!

Click here to apply for CTE/EFA!

Click here to apply for EMC!

KRESA High School Programs

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 (Spanish, Arabic)

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 (Spanish, Arabic)

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 (Spanish, Arabic)

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR EMC!

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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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.