College and Career Night Out is a fun evening designed to help you explore college and career possibilities, gather scholarship information, and find out more about financial aid! There will be food, great informational sessions, and the opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges, universities, trade schools, career training programs, and military branches. Masks required.
5-6 p.m.
Sign in at the front entrance and enjoy free food.
5:30-6 p.m. | Informational sessions
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!
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.
6-7:30 p.m. | College fair
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.
College and Career Night Out is brought to you in partnership by Fremont Area Community Foundation and WE CAN! Newaygo County.
Questions? Contact WE CAN! Newaygo County at 231.924.8857.
Confirmed college fair attendees as of September 20:
Adrian College
Alma College
Aquinas College
Army National Guard
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps at Northern Michigan University
Baker College
Calvin University
Central Michigan University
College for Creative Studies
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
Davenport University
Douglas J. Aveda Institute
Eastern Michigan University
Ferris State University
Finlandia University
Grand Canyon University
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Valley State University
Great Lakes Boat Building School
Hope College
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ironworkers Local 25 Training Center
Kendall College of Art and Design
Kettering University
Kuyper College
Lake Superior State University
Lawrence Technological University
Lourdes University
Michigan Army National Guard
Michigan Building Trades Council
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Muskegon Community College
Northern Michigan University
Northwestern Michigan College
Northwood University
Oakland University
Olivet College
Saginaw Valley State University
Sheet Metal Workers Local 7
Spring Arbor University
St. Mary’s College
Universal Technical Institute
University of Alabama
University of Tampa
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University – College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters, and Service Trades Local 174