Workforce Development

Kent ISD's Workforce Development team is bringing together students and employers to build a skilled and diverse workforce that is necessary for a healthy economy. We look to build relationships between education and business to help students learn career skills and for employers to hire the talent that they need.

For Employers

Click to go to the Business Connected page
See how you can get your business connected with our team here!
Engage with schools on several levels, from short-term awareness activities to deeper preparation experiences!
Click to take the employer interest survey
Share the ways you would like to engage with KCTC and local district students, your future talent!

For Students and Schools

Job Board The Student Job Board is a free service to connect you with local employers in West Michigan. Students and recent graduates from all 20 Kent County school districts and KCTC are invited to check out these listings. The jobs on this site are intended to be entry-level positions. Jobs can be filtered by a keyword search or by selecting a Career Pathway of interest. Check back because we'll be adding new jobs weekly.
Click for link to our Career Chats
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.
Kent County Cup Esports Competitions Esports is a great way for students to get in touch with their technical skills, plus learn communication and leadership skills. The next event is Oct. 17 when the competition will be in Mario Kart!
MEERA MEERA is a K-12 manufacturing education program designed to inspire and train the next generation of manufacturing workforce, starting in grades 6-8. By working with students, parents, schools, and local employers, MEERA is creating a pipeline for in-demand workers and addressing the growing skills gap.
Upcoming Events 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.
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