The first MiCareerQuest Southeast was held November 28th, 2018 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. MiCareerQuest is an innovative, hands-on career exploration experience for high school students, teachers, and counselors to learn about today’s hottest jobs from working professionals in the fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Health Sciences, and Information Technology.

Jennifer Llewellyn, Oakland County Manager of Workforce Development, shared, “the goal was to expose young people to occupations that they didn’t even know existed.” The event gave students a hands-on glimpse at numerous in-demand career opportunities. 7,000 students and chaperones, 114 exhibitor teams, 220 volunteers, and 200 special guests came together to make the day truly memorable.

Take a look at our video to watch the students explore careers and prepare for the future!

82% of the students surveyed after the event said they learned about new employment, education, and training opportunities. Nearly three-quarters of them said the event will help them make plans for their education after they graduate from high school.

Save the Date for MiCareerQuest Southeast 2019!

MiCareerQuest Southeast is coming again this fall on November 8th, 2019. At last year’s event, more than 7,000 students engaged with 1,000 working professionals in career quadrants covering 130,000 square feet of floor space. The 2019 event promises to be even bigger.

Learn more about MiCareerQuest Southeast at a special kick-off information meeting for sponsors, exhibitors, labor organizations, and education partners on March 20th, 2019 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Oakland County Executive Office Building in Waterford. Click here to register.

MiCareerQuest Southeast is coordinated by Oakland County Michigan Works! and regional Michigan Works! offices. The Oakland County Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs, Michigan Talent Investment Agency, and MiCareerQuest Southeast Platinum and major sponsors are also involved in planning.

Stay up to date with the latest MiCareerQuest Southeast news by visiting their website and using #MiCareerQuestSE on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.

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