Career Exploration
What Career Exploration Can I Take Part In While at Kelloggsville?
KV students have many career exploration opportunities available!
Career Lunches
Students can attend Career Lunches at KMS and KHS to learn about a variety of different careers from local business and non-profit partners.
Career Tours
Students at KMS, KHS, and 54th Street can sign up for tours of our business partners to learn about careers available nearby and the different positions they can pursue when they graduate from Kelloggsville.
Career Exploration Programs
Students in 10th-12th grade have the opportunity to enroll in programs that Kelloggsville has partnered with to provide hands-on education focused on specific careers, so that when students graduate, they are ready to enter the job force or have earned college credits. A list of the programs available to KV Rockets is listed under Career Exploration Programs.
Kelloggsville Career Tours
This is where you'll find information about upcoming tours of local businesses where students can learn about careers and possible job opportunities at nearby businesses.
NEW THIS YEAR: Virtual KCTC Tour
In the past, Kville students have visited KCTC in person for building tours. Beginning this year, the new KCTC Virtual Tour with survey will replace those full building tours. Students who complete the Virtual Tour and Survey will receive priority enrollment over those who do not complete a tour.
The Virtual Tour can be found at: http://kentisd.org/ct virtual tour. Click "Explore Programs" to view all of the pathways and programs KCTC offers. Each program includes a 2–3 minute virtual tour, along with information about certifications, potential college credit, career opportunities, and more.
Virtual Tours must be completed by November 20, 2026, to be eligible for a Pathway Tour.
Don’t forget the survey!
After completing the virtual tour, students MUST COMPLETE the survey found on the Resources Page of the Virtual Tour (virtual tour survey). This completed survey will give the student credit for the tour.
Interested in seeing a program in person?
CTE Pathway Tour
If students complete the Virtual Tour and are still unsure about which program is right for them, they may be eligible to request a CTE Pathway Tour. Only students who have completed the Virtual Tour and the survey by November 20 are eligible for a Pathway Tour, which will be held in January. Space is limited for these tours.
Open House
Also, students and families can stop by one of the Open Houses on February 3 and 4 from 5:00-7:00 pm to check out the facilities and learn more about the programs offered.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Linker.
Career Opportunities
This is where you'll find information about career opportunities for current students and recent Kville graduates with local businesses!
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.
