Student Opportunities

Career Chats Kent ISD’s Career Chats are designed to provide 7-12 grade students a virtual opportunity to meet real professionals employed in real jobs.  This series of 30-40 minute sessions will highlight professions in a variety of career pathways, giving students the opportunity to learn more about a career of interest, or to explore new options.  Professionals will share their own career path, along with valuable industry insights that support student career exploration.  Students will have an opportunity to ask their own questions through the platform’s chat function. More...

Health Career Expo This event is designed for students from 7th through 12th grade and is open-house style on March 5 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Kent Career Tech Center, 1655 East Beltline Ave. NE. Attendees will be able to network directly with local healthcare employees and participate in hands-on activities. They'll hear about the hiring process from recruiters and learn about entry-level jobs, tuition assistance and avoiding college debt. They'll also get an "inside scoop" on possible career paths and what the daily work of health care professionals is like. More...

Calendar WFD Throughout the year, we'll host different events that connect employers with student employees. We also know that others seek to make similar connections as well and we'll share them here on our calendar of events. More...