Ingham Insights April 2025
April 10, 2025
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Join us for the Wilson Talent Center Student Showcase
The Student Showcase offers students the opportunity to exhibit the projects they've developed and the skills they've acquired throughout the academic year. The showcase is open to family, friends and the general public. Attendees will explore live demos, interactive displays and a behind-the-scenes look at what students have been learning all year at the Wilson Talent Center.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
4:00 to 7:00pm
Wilson Talent Center
611 Hagadorn Road, Mason
For more information about the Year-End Student Showcase or the programs offered, please visit the Wilson Talent Center's official website at www.inghamisd.org/wtc.
Ingham ISD Hiring Fair Rescheduled
Do you know someone looking for a rewarding career in education? Ingham ISD is hiring, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team! We have immediate openings for:
- Paraprofessionals
- School psychologists
- Speech-language pathologists
- Special education teachers
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
3:00 to 7:00pm
Ingham ISD
Thorburn Education Center
2360 West Howell Road, Mason
Our team members enjoy competitive wages, excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth. We’re hosting a Hiring Fair where candidates can meet our team, ask questions and even interview on the spot!
Wilson Talent Center Summer Camps are Back!
The Wilson Talent Center will once again offer Summer Career Camps for students entering grades 5-8 in Fall 2025!
These camps will provide students with hands-on experiences in career fields such as digital arts, automotive, cosmetology and sports medicine. Each camp runs Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 12:30pm, with drop-off beginning at 8:15am. Space is limited, so register early! The cost is $80 per student per camp.
Summer Camp Schedule
Week 1: June 9-12, 2025
1. Healthcare Heroes (Grades 5-8)
Instructor Sarah Morgan, WTC Medical Assistant Program
Campers will learn how to be a Health Hero by gaining hands-on experience in CPR/First Aid, personal protective clothing and infection control. The goal of the week is to ensure students know how to stay safe in the medical field and save lives in their communities.
2. Intro to Automotive (Grades 7-8)
Instructor Tom Pratt, Automotive Technology
Students will begin learning the basics of automotive technology starting with safety. They will also explore basic automotive systems and how they relate with hands-on activities integrated throughout the camp.
Week 2: June 17-19, 2025
1. Intro to the World of Beauty (Grades 6-8)
Instructor Kasey Smith, Cosmetology
Students will explore the fundamentals of hair, skin and nail care through fun, hands-on activities in the Cosmetology classroom and clinic. Each day will focus on a different area while also introducing students to pathways for becoming a licensed Cosmetologist or Manicurist in the future.
Week 3: June 23-26, 2025
1. Digital Content Creation (Grades 5-8)
Instructor Nikki Adams, New Media
Students will explore multiple digital programs to create and produce projects. They will be introduced to photography, music and film software gaining valuable skills in digital content creation.
2. Injury Prevention & Performance Improvement (Grades 5-8)
Instructor Daryn Baker, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Students will actively participate in activities designed to reduce sports-related injuries and enhance performance. Topics will include dynamic warm-ups, exercises to reduce throwing injuries, jump and landing mechanics to prevent knee injuries and taping techniques for various body parts.
Upcoming Events & Activities
- April 15 - Ingham ISD Hiring Fair (New Date)
- April 17 - 2nd Annual Youth Apprenticeship Celebration (WTC)
- April 29 - CTE Capitol Showcase, Heritage Hall, Michigan Capitol
- May 5-9 - Educator Appreciation Week (May 6 - Appreciation Day)
- May 8 - Wilson Talent Center Student Showcase
- May 20 - Policy Committee Meeting/Regular Board Meeting