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Learning How to Adult: Growing in Maturity, Independence and Confidence
Like most people his age, Alec Otto is working toward a successful and independent life, but what that looks like is a little different for him. In 2003, he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, a condition that can affect communication and behavior.
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Lisa Bartell Honored as Michigan ACTE Career Guidance Award Recipient
Early/Middle College Coordinator Lisa Bartell was recognized as the recipient of the esteemed Michigan ACTE Career Guidance Award Tue. Jan 28 at the Michigan Career Education Conference in Grand Rapids.
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Future Ready Open House Helps Students Explore Career, College and Arts Opportunities
Kalamazoo County students and their families are invited to take the next steps in preparing for a bright future at the annual Future Ready Open House on Wed, Feb. 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Air Zoo.
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Supporting Families as a Michigan Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace
Kalamazoo RESA has been honored as a Michigan Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace for the second time since 2017.
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YOU Participants Remind Us of the Reason for the Season
A group of YOU participants and their mentor truly got into the spirit of giving this holiday season. Participants have been crafting candles, wreaths, and other small goods and selling them for a few dollars – but what they do with the money is quite special.
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First-Ever Educating Outside the Box Professional Learning Symposium a Success
Kalamazoo RESA Instructional Services hosted its first annual Educating Outside the Box professional learning symposium for educators working in the alternative and innovative programs.
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YOU’s MyCITY Selected as Youth Program of the Year
MyCITY, YOU’s summer youth employment program, was chosen as the 2019 Youth Program of the Year by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals.
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Kalamazoo RESA Career and Technical Education: Thank you, voters!
With a 60 percent approval margin, the Kalamazoo RESA Service Area voted strongly in favor of the Kalamazoo RESA CTE Millage proposal.
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Education for Employment Computer Technology Alumni Using A+ Certification for WMU
After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School, Joshua Winters-Brown is working as part of the Western Michigan University Information Technology department. He credits the high-quality Education for Employment programming and his CompTIA A+ certification for helping him get there.
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Quay Taylor “Seizes the Day” as First Recipient of the Student Adventure Fund Scholarship
WoodsEdge Learning Center student Quay Taylor has been honored as the first recipient of the Student Adventure Fund Scholarship, created in memory of the late David Haan and Stephanie Hirdning.
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Students ReConnect with Education as part of unique YOU program
Education ReConnection is a program through YOU that helps youth find their way back to education. This past academic school year, 36 students were able to rekindle their relationship with education with the help of their teacher Onika Powell.
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Precautions Regarding Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Southwest Michigan
Kalamazoo RESA has been closely following the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) situation in Southwest Michigan and will continue to be diligent in evaluating the risks. Recently, two cases of EEE, a rare mosquito-borne virus, were confirmed in Kalamazoo County.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer Visits KRESA Head Start/GSRP Classroom
Kalamazoo RESA Head Start/GSRP hosted special guest Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at its KRESA Commons campus on Monday, Sept. 9, to discuss the importance of early education.
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Kalamazoo RESA Honored as Best and Brightest in Wellness
The honor is bestowed upon companies and non-profits that are making their workplaces, their employees and the community a healthier place to live and work.
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Collaborative YOU Program a Slam Dunk for Participants
A YOU Career Coach visited Western Michigan University with Bridging Opportunities youth. Bridging Opportunities fills young people’s summer hours with productive activities such as paid work experience, educational support activities, community beautification projects and career exploration.
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WoodsEdge Learning Center to Implement Literature-Based Adapted Curriculum
Designed around well-known literature themes, such as Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, the curriculum offers a blended approach of hands-on learning, technology facilitated lessons and individualized instruction across English language arts, math, science and social studies.
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Kalamazoo RESA Project SEARCH Recognized at National Convention
Project SEARCH, a Kalamazoo RESA transition program in collaboration with Bronson Healthcare, was nationally recognized at the 13th Annual Project SEARCH Conference. The team was honored with the Model Fidelity Spotlight Award in Transformative Collaboration.
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KRESA CTE Millage Proposal Would Fund Systemic Redesign of K-12+ CTE
On Nov. 5, Kalamazoo County voters will decide on the KRESA Career and Technical Education (CTE) Millage Proposal. The one-mill property tax increase would be levied over 20 years to help fund a systemic redesign of K-12+ CTE.
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EFE Alumni Gain Hands-On Experience in South Africa
Education for Employment alumni experienced an unforgettable trip to South Africa in June, where they gained hands-on experience working in their field.
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Kalamazoo RESA Book Garden Receives Generous Donation
Celebrating her 50th birthday, Maggie Elms threw a party with the theme ‘50 Books for 50 Years,’ where she asked those in attendance to bring books instead of gifts, which would then be donated to the Book Garden project.
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