Future Ready Open House is Going VIRTUAL!

Kalamazoo County middle and high school students and their families are invited to discover free educational opportunities available to them at the interactive KRESA Future Ready Virtual Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 5-8 p.m.

Meet Lorri Batsie - CTE Career Coach

When it comes to preparing students for meaningful careers and a successful future, CTE Career Coach Lorri Batsie often refers back to her favorite quote by Eric Sheninger, “Don’t prepare kids for something, prepare them for anything!”

Ngozi Jackson - CTE Career Coach

Ngozi Jackson, one of the six new Career Coaches hired by Kalamazoo RESA Career & Technical Education, has a resume full of experiences to draw upon as she helps students chart their futures.

EFE/CTE Welcome Back Letter & Materials

Welcome to the 2020-21 school year, Education for Employment/Career & Technical Education (EFE/CTE) students!

Leveraging Relationships: The Key to Strengthening the Workforce of Tomorrow

Throughout the cradle to career pipeline, the business and educational communities must work hand-in-hand to prepare the next generation for success in the workforce. To promote this synergy, KRESA has hired Sarah Mansberger as its business and community relations lead.

Education for Employment/Career & Technical Education Return-To-Learn Plan 2020-21

Education for the Arts (EFA) Return-to-Learn Plan

Meet Joan Hawxhurst - CTE Senior Career Coach

When it comes to changing career trajectories, Joan Hawxhurst, Kalamazoo RESA CTE's new career coach, has some experience. When she began her post-secondary path, she envisioned herself as an architect with dreams of exploring the world.

Congratulations, Early/Middle College Class of 2020!

After successfully completing the Kalamazoo County Early/Middle College program this May, 81 remarkable students are preparing to either head back to college, or joining the workforce directly.

Thank you, Karen

After a robust and meaningful career, Kalamazoo RESA Education for Employment/Career & Technical Education Program Administrator Karen Robyn will retire in June.

Kalamazoo RESA Honors Outstanding Seniors

The 2020 Kalamazoo RESA Outstanding Senior Awards celebrated 76 Kalamazoo County students from Kalamazoo RESA’s Education for the Arts and Education for Employment/Career and Technical Education programs, awarding a total of $67,000 in scholarships.

From Freshman to Flourishing

19-year-old Lily Hall is already a professional graphic designer, after completing Early/Middle College.

Meet the New Asst. Superintendent of Career and Talent Development

Eric Stewart has a passion for service and helping individuals reach their full potential.

Thank you, Deb Miller

After 17 years of dedicated service, Kalamazoo RESA Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Programming Deb Miller will retire in June 2020.

COVID-19: Update from Superintendent Dave Campbell

Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the closing of all K-12 school buildings in Michigan. Students are not to report to school from Monday, March 16 to Sunday, April 5.

Lisa Bartell Honored as Michigan ACTE Career Guidance Award Recipient

Early/Middle College (EMC) 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.

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.

Kalamazoo RESA Career and Technical Education: Thank you, voters!

With a 60 percent approval margin, the Kalamazoo RESA Service Aarea voted strongly in favor of the Kalamazoo RESA CTE Millage proposal.

EFE Alumni Gain Hands-On Experience in South Africa

Six Education for Employment alumni, from the Veterinary Science and Conservation Biology courses, experienced an unforgettable trip to South Africa in June, where they gained hands-on experience working in their field.

EFE Automotive Technology Students' Customized Jeep Wrangler Headed to Auction

EFE Automotive Technology students at Comstock High School customized a 2004 Jeep Wrangler as part of the SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program.