Career Counseling Weekly Update

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I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to work with you and your school community every day! The sense of accomplishment of meeting with students and helping them plan their futures is a dream come true. You are part of making that happen by referring students, taking the time to share personal insights about your own journey, and collaborating on all the great career programming offered at your school.

With Gratitude and Thanks,

Chris

I had the opportunity to meet with 9th Graders who attended the Backpacks to Briefcases RESA event in the spring. I shared with them the analogy that high school is the workshop where they develop skills to produce their final product- a future career after high school.

I want to thank the administrators, counselors, and staff who made this presentation possible. Teamwork really does make the dream work!

Roosevelt offered students the opportunity to attend the Schools to Tools mobile field trip. As many of you know, this is a great opportunity for students to be exposed to skilled trades careers.

I want to thank the administrators and staff who made this event possible. Another win for students!

My director, Krista McKinney-King, and I were interviewed on the School Talks radio show in August. It aired on WJR Radio on Sunday, November 9th, at 3:00 pm

Take a listen to our interview.

https://www.wjr.com/school-talks/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564603674155

https://www.wjr.com/

Wayne RESA's Career Counselors & Postsecondary Success Navigator bring up-to-date information to help students with career & postsecondary planning. This fall edition includes a career awareness on being a Dietitian Nutritionist, opportunities for students to get involved in career related activities, includes our new “Ask a Career Counselor section”, and provides resources to assist with choosing a career and completing the financial aid process. With the support of our local schools, we aim to provide resources leading to career and postsecondary success for all Wayne County students.

https://www.pathtopro.com/free-training/

https://www.acementorsemi.org/

Jasmine joined our Workforce Development Dept. We met last month and shared an amazing opportunity for your students. I'm happy to share more information and resources with anyone on your staff who might be interested in learning more.

What is the ACE Mentor Program?

The mission of the ACE Mentor program is to engage, excite, and enlighten high school students about pursuing careers in architecture, engineering, construction, and the skilled trades through mentoring and to support their continued advancement in the industry. It is a free, award-winning, after-school program where students work in teams guided through the design of a Project by their architect, engineer, and construction management mentors. Mentors will guide the students as they work towards their final design, introducing them to the careers, industry vocabulary, and various roles companies play in the

construction industry.

If your school is interested in learning more about this FREE, in-person/Online program, please contact For more information about the ACE Mentor Program of Southeast Michigan, please reach out to Program Coordinator, Jasmine Sisson at 313.421.1331 or jasmine.sisson@wsp.com.

What do veterinary nurses do?

Veterinary nurses play a vital role in animal care and research in numerous ways. For a peek into the daily life of a veterinary nurse, check out this video. MSU Veterinary Nursing applications open October 1. Students can schedule a visit.

Dear Educator,

On behalf of the Michigan Construction Career Days (MICCD) Advisory Board, I’m excited to invite you and your students to the 2026 Michigan Construction Career Days, taking place in-person on Wednesday, April 29, and Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Operating Engineers 324 Construction Career Center in Howell.

This event is a powerful opportunity for 7th-12th grade students to:
✅ Get hands-on with real construction equipment
✅ Explore career paths in the skilled trades and construction industry
✅ Connect directly with professionals who are building Michigan’s future

📅 Mark your calendars now—registration will open at the beginning of January. This past year, MICCD reached maximum capacity before the end of January, so be sure to submit your registration form early to secure your school’s spot. (Supporting documents, like the certificate of liability insurance, can always be submitted later.)

Keep an eye out for my January email with the registration packet and full event details.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’d be glad to help.

We look forward to welcoming you and your students to MICCD 2026!