Career Preparation

Businesses can register to participate in the 2025 Career Fair HERE

The Michigan Career Development Model (MI CDM) is designed to provide all students (K-12) in the Michigan educational system with the necessary knowledge and skills for success in a career of their choice and lifelong learning. Northwest Education Services Career Tech follows the state model for career preparation and provides valuable student learning opportunities for students in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. 

Employers have expectations for well-prepared, motivated employees possessing academic skills in mathematics, communications and science. People who possess soft skills such as a good work ethic, teamwork skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, technological literacy, and a desire for continued learning are in high demand. North Ed works in partnership with schools, business and communities to provide valuable learning opportunities that prepare our youth to meet the needs and expectations of today's workforce.

Thank you to the many businesses and organizations that contribute time and expertise to mentor Career Tech students. 

Five Career Pathways

• Arts and Communication
• Business  and Technology
• Engineering and Industrial Technology
• Human Services
• Sciences

Components of the Career Preparation Initiative

Academic Preparation
The primary purpose of the career preparation system is to make career awareness opportunities part of the regular school program. Career exploration activities are included in the teaching of language arts, math, science, and social studies.

Career Development
Connecting academics with career exploration activities encourage students to examine how their interests and abilities in different school subjects relate to their ideas about a future career.

Workplace Readiness
Career and employability skills like attendance, organization, teamwork, and communication are part of the regular school program. Effective use of technology is learned through its appropriate use in the academic program.

Professional and Technical Education
Students learn about options for further education following high school graduation including college or university, technical training, the military, and work.

Work-Based Learning
Students participate in supervised work-site experiences where they see how the skills and knowledge they have learned in the classroom are used in the real world.

Accountability - Data/Evaluation/Accountability

School Improvement - The Michigan Career Preparation Model supports active progress and accountability in School Improvement Planning for all schools served by the Northwest Education Services.

DISCLAIMER:

Northwest Education Services (North Ed) provides job boards, career fairs and other forums and services to connect students to potential employment and work-based learning opportunities provided by community businesses and organizations. North Ed takes no responsibility for the accuracy of information regarding these opportunities that are shared through such forums. Students and parents/guardians should carefully review all information related to these opportunities prior to engaging in an employment or work-based learning relationship with any entity.

North Ed assumes no liability for any activities that may occur beyond the educational scope of opportunities presented through these forums, nor for any injuries, damages or other losses that may occur as a result of student participation in said opportunities. Students and their parents/guardians are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws, regulations and safety requirements. We encourage students and their parents/guardians to discuss any relevant concerns with school administrators and job counselors.