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STEAM/Career Connections
September 24, 2026
- Informational Meeting Tuesday 10/13 HOSA - Focus Time - HOSA (Future Health Professionals) is a student-led organization that prepares young people for careers in the medical and health science fields. It empowers students to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. Sign up in Focus - see Mrs. VanderMolen with questions.
- Corewell Health High School Career Exploration Day - October 27th 11:30am to 2:30pm - This event is designed to connect high school juniors and seniors from across multiple counties with the diverse and dynamic world of healthcare. Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to engage with Corewell Health leaders and team members from a variety of departments, gaining valuable insights into healthcare careers through interactive learning experiences and meaningful conversations.
- Buell Motorcycle Discover Manufacturing Tour - October 28th 11:30am to 2pm - Tour a motorcycle manufacturing company producing several high performance models such as sport bikes, a touring, and a cruiser. All research and design is in the main facility along with all assembly of the different models. All models feature a liquid cooled v-twin engine capable of 185hp and 102 flb of torque. All models are hand assembled in Grand Rapids.
- Van Andel Purple Community Lunch and Learn - November 3 10:30am to 2pm - Join us for the Van Andel Institute Purple Community Leadership Lunch & Learn. This unique opportunity allows you to hear directly from scientists working to unlock the mysteries of diseases like cancer and Parkinson’s. You’ll gain insight into real-world research and discovery, then roll up your sleeves for hands-on experiments in collaboration with VAI for Education — exploring science in a fun, interactive way to see how curiosity can lead to real and meaningful impact.
- The Kent County Cup – Mario Kart 8 Esports Tournament is happening Saturday, October 17 at Kent Career Tech Center! This is an awesome chance for high school gamers to represent their school, compete against students from across Kent County, and maybe even take home the trophy. This short video gives a great glimpse of the energy and excitement of our Kent County Cup tournaments.
- Event Details
- Date & Time: October 17 – Doors open at 9 a.m.
- Location: Kent Career Tech Center, 1655 E. Beltline NE, Grand Rapids (Parking lot #1)
- Competitors: 9th–12th graders in the Kent ISD service area (up to 64 players – spots are filling fast!)
- Cost: $5 per player; concessions available
- Registration is now OPEN.
- Why it matters - In addition to gaming, students will build real-world workforce skills like teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking — the same skills that matter in today’s high-tech careers. It’s a perfect example of how esports connect to future opportunities in STEM, IT, Healthcare, and more!
- Event Details
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