Manufacturing & engineering program for middle-schoolers kicks off

State, local and federal partners launched the Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All initiative in West Michigan—marking a transformative moment in the state’s commitment to preparing students for high-demand careers in manufacturing and engineering.

The celebration featured two milestone events, a tour of the new Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All Lab at Allendale Middle School in Ottawa County and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Regional Training Center at Kent ISD.

These events showcased the power of early and equitable access to career and technical education (CTE) and the importance of aligning education with workforce demands.

Read more about MEERA at Kent ISD in this story from School News Network.