Career Counseling Weekly Update

Monday- NHS Tuesday- AHS Wednesday- DCAN Conf. Thursday, Friday, and Monday- FLEX

Are you starting to work on a career fair for the 2025-26 School Year? Do you want to offer new opportunities at the career fair you already have? Have you considered hosting a career fair at your school, but don't know where to start? RESA offers a PD to assist you in bringing the world of careers to your school.

Check out this short video on why grads aren't ready. Ask yourself, "What are we doing at our high school to prepare graduates for future careers and next steps after graduation?

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.

Please share the list of upcoming dates with prospective Schoolcraft students.

These reports feature lists of in-demand occupations for each of Michigan's 10 prosperity regions, categorized by education and training requirements, as well as the top STEM careers in each region.

Where did the summer go? October is almost here, and that means the launch of Michigan College Month! This marks the official start of College Bound Michigan, MCAN's three-part initiative to help schools and community-based organizations prepare students for postsecondary education. Don't remember if you've signed up? You can check this list of registered sites.

If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late! Click HERE to get your school or organization registered.

Students, parents, and anyone interested in learning more about military academies and the nomination process are invited to join. Please feel free to share the following information and the attached flyer with anyone who is interested. Any questions can be directed to our office at (313) 278-2936

Join Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and representatives from U.S. Military service academies for an information session on the application process to attend a service academy.

When: October 6th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building Room 150, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105

RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/z5awCs5xe6S88ime6

This year the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights are hosting our Career Day on October 22, 2025 to provide your seniors an earlier experience as you requested. This will also be open to under classmen to show them the possibility of a career in the trades. Please see the attached flyer and scan the QR code to register. Feel free to share the flyer to others that might have been missed. If you have not yet registered and you want to attended see attached flyer and scan the QR code.

Luke Borman (Schools to Tools) from MRCC can also set up a separate visit day if that doesn’t work for one of your schools. Luke’s number is: 248-385-7616

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.

Please join us for a Marine Industry Career and Training Exploration Event. This event is for teachers, counselors, administrators, and other school staff interested in starting marine-focused CTE programs and/or learning about career pathways for high school students.

This event will be hosted by Irish Boat Shop and Walstrom Marine in Harbor Springs on October 29th from 9am to 12 pm.

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!