College and Career Night Out 2024

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

Choose an informational session on topics like financial aid, the Promise Zone, and finding the best fit for you after high school.

Explore the Promise Zone | Media Center 127 (lower level)
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 | Room 128 (lower level)
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 | Shop Classroom 236 (upper level)
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 | Room 233 (upper level)
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 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 30:

Albion College

Alma College

Aquinas College

Baker College

Calvin University

Central Michigan University

College for Creative Studies

Community College of the Air Force & Air Force Academy

Corewell Health

Davenport University

Douglas J Aveda Institute

Eastern Michigan University

Ferris State University

GM Wood  Products

Grace Christian University

Grand Valley State University

Hope College

Kendall College of Art and Design (Ferris)

Kettering University

Kuyper College

Lake Superior State University

Lawrence Technological University

MI Student Aid

Michigan Army National Guard

Michigan State Police

Michigan State University

Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology

Michigan Trowel Trades Apprenticeships and Training

Michigan Technological University

Montcalm Community College

Muskegon Community College

North Central Michigan College

Northern Michigan University

Northwood University

Oakland University

Plumbers, Fitters, and Service Trades Local 174

Prescott College

Saginaw Valley State University

Trinity Health

United States Army

United States Navy

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Northwestern Ohio

The University of Olivet

Wayne State University

Western Governors University

Western  Michigan University

Western Michigan University ROTC

Wyotech