College and Career Night Out 2023

Join us for a fun, free evening designed to help you explore college/career possibilities and gather info on scholarships and financial aid! This event is brought to you in partnership by Fremont Area Community Foundation and WE CAN! Newaygo County. Call 231.924.8857 with questions or for more information.

5-6 p.m.

Free food will be available. Remember to sign in at the front entrance when you arrive!

5:30-6 p.m. | Informational Sessions

Preparing for a Great Career
Apprenticeships are a great way to prepare for careers in many in-demand fields! Learn more about how an apprenticeship can help prepare you for a rewarding skilled trades career.

Explore the Promise Zone
You’ve heard Newaygo County is a Promise Zone, but what does that mean for your future? Join us to learn more about how the Promise Zone works and how it can help you.

Finding Money for College
College costs keep rising, but there’s a lot of financial aid out there! Come learn about college affordability options, from federal and state aid to community-based scholarship programs.

How to Choose a College
Unsure which college to attend? Newaygo County college advisors will lead a discussion to help guide you toward the school and career path that suits you best!

6-7:30 p.m. | College Fair in the large gym

Meet with representatives from colleges, universities, trade schools, career training programs, and military branches. Learn more about FAFSA, scholarships, Early College Newaygo County, the Promise Zone, and the Newaygo County Career-Tech Center.

Schools and programs planning to attend as of September 25:
Adrian College
Albion College
Alma College
Aquinas College
Army National Guard
Baker College
Calvin University
Central Michigan University
College for Creative Studies
Concordia University-Ann Arbor
Corewell Health
Davenport University
Douglas J Aveda Institute
Eastern Michigan University
Ferris State University
Grace Christian University
Grand Canyon University
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Valley State University
Ironworkers Local 25 Training Center
Hope College
Kalamazoo College
Kendall College of Art and Design
Kettering University
Kuyper College
Lake Superior State University
Lawrence Technological University
Life EMS
Magna Mirrors
Michigan Student Aid
Michigan State Police
Michigan State University
Michigan State University – Institute of Agricultural Technology
Michigan Technological University
Muskegon Community College
North Central Michigan College
Northern Michigan University
Northwood University
Pridgeon & Clay
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University
Saint Mary’s College
Sheet Metal Workers Local 7
Siena Heights University
University of Alabama
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Michigan-Flint
Wayne State University
Western Governors University
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University ROTC
Western Michigan University College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Wyotech