Career Exploration
Kelloggsville Career Tours
October is Discover Manufacturing month and we are once again participating with KISD and other surrounding districts. We have several scheduled trips to various companies around the greater Grand Rapids area. Links to register for the trips, as well as links to the company websites are listed below. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS PER TOUR FOR KHS. Check out the websites and sign-up if you are interested. I will be checking grades and attendance for students that register. I will be meeting with each group before the tours to discuss expectations and more information. Let me know if you have any questions.
Career Opportunities
Apply now for Girls Who Code’s free, virtual Pathways program for summer 2026!
- This summer, high school girls and non-binary students - including rising 9th graders, graduating seniors, and returning participants - can explore AI, Game Design, Cybersecurity, and Data Science while building meaningful, tech-for-good projects at their own pace. You’ll learn through videos and hands-on activities and connect with industry mentors and a global community on Discord.
- Register here to join the Pathways live webinar on February 4th, 2026 to learn more and ask questions about the program.
- Apply by February 25 for priority consideration! Don’t wait to apply: we'll be selecting 50 students who submit a Pathways Applicationby January 18th, 2026 to receive a $10 Starbucks gift card!See official rules.*
Job Shadow Opportunities
Stay tuned for more!
Career Connections - Kent ISD
Check out the latest newsletter from Career Connections from the Kent ISD!
Career Exploration Programs
Launch U - Early/Middle College program designed between GRCC and Kent ISD. Students take GRCC classes in addition to/in place of their basic high school classes. Applications open to 9th grade students starting 2nd semester. Program starts the beginning of 10th grade year.
Website: https://www.kentisd.org/students/launchu/
KCTC - Kent Career Tech Center programs begin in 11th/12th grade. Student visits available through the KISD/KHS starting 1st semester of 10th/11th grade. Students apply to KCTC as 10th/11th grade students
Website: https://www.thetechcenter.org/programs/
WMCI - West Michigan Construction Institute programs begin in 11th/12th grade. Student visits available starting 1st semester of 10th/11th grade. Students apply to WMCI as 10th/11th grade students and have the choice of selecting General Carpentry or Electrician programs.
Website: https://www.wmcinstitute.com/high-school-construction-training-program/
Next Steps - Next Step programs begin in 11th/12th grade. Student visits available through the high school starting 1st semester of 10th/11th grade. Students apply to Next Steps as 10th/11th grade students. Selected students participate in the Wood Tech program.
Website: https://nextstep-wm.org/
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant program is a partnership between KHS and the Center for Medical Training. The semester-long program is available to 11th/12th grade students but space is limited. Students have an opportunity to take the CNA-State Certification test upon completion of the program.
Website: https://www.centerformedicaltraining.com/
RoMan Manufacturing - RoMan Manufacturing developed a 2-year apprenticeship program with KHS for 2 senior students. 11th grade students with a passion for industrial technology, design, welding, etc. have an opportunity to tour RoMan Manufacturing and interview for one of two positions available as 12th graders.
Website: https://www.romanmfg.com/
Tours/Job Shadows - Tours/Job shadowing opportunities will be offered throughout the school year for a variety of career pathways. Space may be limited. Sign-ups for tours/job shadows will be available through student school emails.
Kent ISD Student Job Board
The Kent ISD has created a Student Job Board that has jobs across Kent County for students in various careers. The jobs are intended to be entry-level positions.
