KCON affiliate faculty member Sally Stockdale, left, and senior
academic advisor Cassonya Carter greet students at the Career
Exploration Fair in Battle Creek.
Grand Valley was well-represented in Battle Creek at the fifth annual
Career Exploration Fair, held January 11 at Battle Creek Central High School.
High school freshmen engaged in hands-on activities and explored the
eight career pathways available to them through the BCCHS Career Academies.
Sara Reed, career navigator at the Battle Creek Regional Outreach
Center, said four GVSU colleges or departments were represented at the
fair: College of Education and Community Innovation, College of Health
Professions, Student Services Office and Kirkhof College of Nursing.
Reed said more than 150 area businesses and nonprofit organizations
were represented at the first in-person fair held at the high school
since 2019.
Aviation students can complete the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program in Traverse City, or online, and have tangible professional benefits within the industry.
A Detroit News article centered on university governance and a Brookings article called the Thompson Scholars program a model solution for increasing access for students from middle-income families.
Now working in the Division of Enrollment Development and College Futures, Ngassa discusses how his background serves as a bridge between enrollment and academic affairs.