Career Counseling Weekly Update
January 29, 2026
Wayne RESA🏫
Career Counselor Corner Newsletter
The summer edition is ready to share with schools, parents & caregivers. We did our best to take everyone’s feedback and make the newsletter more streamlined and accessible on mobile devices.
Please share the attached image, along with the message & link below.
Wayne County Scool Counselor Directory
We are currently in the process of updating our Wayne County School Counselor Directory to ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information for communication, collaboration, and the sharing of resources and opportunities across our network.
At your earliest convenience, please take a moment to complete the brief Google Form linked below to either provide or update your contact information:
Your support in keeping this information current is greatly appreciated and helps us ensure effective and timely communication moving forward.
Thank you so much for your time and continued partnership.
HIGHLIGHTS🔆
Money for events next year
Schools can apply and use the money for financial aid nights, Decision Day activities, career fairs, etc., for next year.
Professional Learning Opportunities
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CTE Completers- great opportunity!
Throughout the month of June, Operating Engineers 324 will be accepting requests from Career Technical Education (CTE) graduates for direct entry to the #OE324 Apprenticeship evaluation process.
This includes the Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Technician, and Stationary Engineer programs. The schedule is below:
June 8 - 12: Heavy Equipment Operator
June 15-19: Heavy Equipment Technician
June 22-26: Stationary Engineer/HVAC
Candidates *MUST* have completed one of the listed CTE courses, have verified high school transcripts, and meet all other listed criteria to be eligible.
Requests will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, and are limited.
Barton Malow Summer Bootcamp opportunity
If you have a student who already has their OSHA-10, then they are eligible for this paid Barton Malow Summer Bootcamp opportunity. If you refer a student to the Barton Malow Bootcamp, have them put “Wayne RESA Career Counselor” in the box on the application when it asks for a referral.
Michiganders Encouraged to Explore High-Wage, In-Demand Pathways During Career Exploration and Awareness Month
Pathfinder, the state’s free career exploration tool, prepares job seekers for bright futures in Michigan
To highlight the state’s increasing demand for skilled talent and the wide range of programs supporting residents in pursuing employment, training and educational opportunities, Gov. Whitmer joins the LEO to encourage Michiganders to discover the many career pathways available to them during April’s celebration of Career Exploration and Awareness Month.
Virtual Financial Aid Webinars- Share with Class of 2027
Students and families interested in learning about financial aid basics are encouraged to register for a virtual presentation provided by the Student Aid and Access outreach team.
Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:
- FAFSA application information
- Federal financial aid programs
- State financial aid programs
- Scholarship searching resources
Sessions are free and open to the public. We hope you will join us!