College and Career Night Out: September 29

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.

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 | Band Room 240 (upper 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 233 (upper 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 128 (lower level)
Apprenticeships are a great way to prepare for careers in many in-demand fields! Learn more about how an apprenticeship can help you prepare 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, Early College Newaygo County, the Promise Zone, Newaygo County Career-Tech Center, and scholarships from the Gerber Foundation and Fremont Area Community Foundation.

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 8:

Adrian College
Alma College
Aquinas College
Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts & Sciences
Central Michigan University
College for Creative Studies
Compass College of Film and Media
Concordia University
Davenport University
Douglas J Aveda Institute
Eastern Michigan University
Ferris State University
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Valley State University
Hope College
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ironworkers Local 25 Training Center
Kettering University
Kendall College of Art and Design
Kuyper College
Lake Superior State University
Lawrence Technological University
Magna Newaygo
Michigan Building Trades Council
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights
Michigan State Police
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Muskegon Community College
Northern Michigan University
Northwood University
Oakland University
Olivet College
Saginaw Valley State University
Saint Mary’s College
Siena Heights University
Spring Arbor University
Stillman College
U.S. Air Force Recruiting
University of Michigan
University of Michigan-Flint
Wayne State University
West Michigan IBEW Local 275
West Michigan IBEW Local 876
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University ROTC