Open house scheduled for Kent Career Tech Center

Students in Kent ISD districts and their families will be able to tour the Kent Career Tech Center on February 4 & 5.

Kent Career Tech Center offers nearly 30 unique programs and career pathways for high school juniors and seniors to get hands-on experience while having opportunities to earn free high school, technical school and college credit. Each program prepares students for success in career and college, with many opportunities to earn professional certifications. Students of any age are welcome to attend, but enrollment is for 11th and 12th graders.

The Tech Center’s Advanced Manufacturing space includes high-tech, state-of-the-art labs where students experience hands-on learning in Welding, Engineering, Precision Machining and Mechatronics. Programs from Health Careers to Automotive, Hospitality, Teacher Academy, IT and Agriscience are also available to students, along with exploration and introductory courses in industrial technology, business services and general vocational skill development.

The open house runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and includes both Tech Center buildings at 1655 East Beltline NE and 1800 Leffingwell NE in Grand Rapids.

Please direct media inquiries to Joy Walczak, Kent ISD Communications Specialist at joywalczak@kentisd.org or 906.632.6290.