Battle Creek students explore pathways at career fair

January 24, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 10)
Article by Michele Coffill

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.

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This article was last edited on January 23, 2023 at 10:22 a.m.

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