Career & College Readiness
What We Do
The more exposure students have to future career opportunities and the world of work, the more likely they are to choose a career that’s right for them – where they’ll be happy and successful. It’s our job to help students get that exposure.
That’s why we work directly with students in grades 7-12 to provide career exploration opportunities like job shadows and industry tours to help them learn about in demand careers. It’s also why we partner with teachers in grades K-12 to help them bring career exploration into the classroom through lesson plans, special training and more. Take a look at our opportunities for both students and educators to find out more about what we offer.
Of course, we can’t do our work without partnerships with local businesses. If you’re a business person with a passion for education, we’d love to work with you. Check out our Workforce Development page for ways you can get involved.
Our Framework for Career Readiness Instruction
Find tools and resources to prepare students at various grade levels for exciting career and postsecondary education pathways!
Career Readiness Consultants
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Kathryn Goldberg 616-365-2369Send an Email
District Assignments: Comstock Park Public Schools, East Grand Rapids Public Schools, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, Godwin Heights Public Schools, Kenowa Hills Public Schools, Kent City Community Schools, Rockford Public Schools, Sparta Area Schools, Covenant HS, GR Creative Technologies Acad.
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Samantha Jackson 616-365-2339Send an Email
District Assignments: Caledonia Community Schools, Kelloggsville Schools, Kentwood Public Schools, Lowell Area Schools, Grand River Prep HS, Hope Academy of WM, Wellspring Prep HS, NexTech HS, New Branches Charter Academy
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Eric Kelliher 616-365-2350Send an Email
District Assignments: Byron Center Public Schools, Cedar Springs Public Schools, Forest Hills Public Schools, Northview Public Schools, Wyoming Public Schools
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Erin Tarkington 616-365-2326Send an Email
District Assignments: Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grandville Public Schools, Thornapple Kellogg Schools, Byron Center Charter, Lighthouse Academy, WM Academy of Environ. Science, WM Aviation Academy
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