• Career Pathway Planning Programming  - Click Here To Apply
    • Interested in MyCITY?  Spring applications are now open
    • New participants - CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW  
    • Have you participated in the past? If so, check your email for your personal invitation from MyCITY@kresa.org to register. 

     

  • MyCITY is a seasonal, paid, career pathway planning program for young people ages 14 to 24 in Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties.  During our fall, spring, and summer sessions, young people ages 14-24, can get paid to explore career paths, develop important skills for success in employment, and connect with employers in their community through tours, talks, and paid internships. Young people, ages 14-24, are encouraged to apply for upcoming sessions via our Career Pathway Planning Programs Application.  Eligibility for participation will be determined upon application.

    Check out the FAQ section to make sure you're prepared to apply!

     

MyCITY

  • “It really opened my eyes to a lot of new opportunities,” says a participant involved in the summer session of MyCITY. MyCITY, a paid career pathway planning program for young people ages 14-21, opens doors for participants to build awareness about career options and develop work skills and relationships that support their professional goals. The participant is grateful for the various internships she has done and reflects, “I've learned a lot of my skills and a lot of personal training skills.” Her favorite experience has been her internship with Tastes of Heaven, a local gourmet popcorn and candy shop. “I really liked it,” she says, “the people just love what they’re doing.” This summer, participants engaged in tours with local employers and academic providers, completed hands-on projects related to popular career pathways, received training directly from MyCITY staff and participated in internships with local employer partners. "Come in ready to try new things,” she comments, “You’re going to have to step out of your comfort zone.” This participant has returned to MyCITY season after season and continues to grow in her understanding of herself, her goals and her strengths. With the ability to explore career options through her participation in MyCITY, she’s keeping her options open, but especially excited about careers in healthcare and communication. MyCITY will continue to support this participant and many others in refining their career pathway to set them up for long-term success.

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    Have any questions about our programs? Check out the FAQs or email us at mycity@kresa.org

  • MyCITY Kalamazoo is Funded by the City of Kalamazoo's Foundation for Excellence

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    Check out our other programs!

    • CareerNOW - CareerNOW is a paid career exploration program for individuals ages 18 - 24 who are interested in learning more about careers in healthcare and construction trades.
    • 2Gen - 2Gen is a ten-week summer paid career exploration and pathway planning program for Kalamazoo families.