Date and Time
Wednesday May 22, 2019
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM EDT
Location
Grand Traverse County Civic Center
Website
Description
Michigan Works! is excited to be hosting the first MiCareerQuest event in Northwest Michigan on May 22, 2019 at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center! MiCareerQuest is coordinated by Michigan Works! and local businesses and will be an incredible opportunity for students to explore careers in a hands-on, interactive way. The target audience is over 2,000 of our region's 9th grade students.
We are currently recruiting area employers to participate in this regional (10 county) event and would love to see your company exhibit with us!
MiCareerQuest Northwest will feature high wage, in-demand occupations specific to Northwest Michigan. These occupations will be communicated to students through hands-on activities, designed to engage and inspire questions.
To give you an idea of what the day will look like: MiCareerQuest-Grand Rapids
Examples of MiCareerQuest occupations include: Software Developer, Network Administrator, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Engineers, CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Quality Control, Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, Electricians, Accountants, Carpenters, Plumbers, Pipefitters, Construction Managers, HVAC, Social Workers, Human Resources Specialists, Financial Managers, Personal Financial Advisors, General and Operations Managers, Paralegals and Legal Assistants, Lawyers, Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists, Marketing Managers, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, Physicians and Surgeons, Police Officers, Sales Managers, Social and Community Service Managers.
We will also be offering a workshop/training for employers who would like some guidance in designing an exhibit that is hands-on and experiential. If this is something you would like to attend, please feel free to register! Exhibit Workshop
