Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Amirika Richardson, CAMW, and T3, she discusses MiCareerQuest Capital Area, an event that provides a unique interactive experience to connect students with potential career pathways.
Hear Amirika and Jeffrey discuss MiCareerQuest Capital Area Lansing students with high-demand careers thru interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, employer engagement. in the SoundCloud Podcast shared below:
Jeffrey looked to find out several things from Amirika:
Question: What is MiCareerQuest Capital Area?
● MiCareerQuest is a career exploration experience that introduces high school students to high-demand, high-wage jobs in the Lansing area. ○ The event offers students and employers the opportunity to make connections through hands-on activities with a focus on highlighting roles in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) related industries.
○ In total, the event will introduce more than 3,000 students to 70 industry exhibitors.
● MiCareerQuest Capital Area provides an interactive platform for students to explore various career pathways available right here in the Capital region.
○ The exhibits are uniquely created for students to participate in activities that promote a deeper understanding of different occupations and introduce them to new jobs they may be unfamiliar with.
○ Exhibitors showcase the best of their trade so students get to witness firsthand what career opportunities might be available to them.
○ The experiential environment gives students the ability to explore career paths in an engaging way.
○ Some exhibitions from the past include:
■ Navigating the state-of-the-art technology that controls the functions of heavy vehicles such as Granger recycling trucks.
■ Experiencing the inner workings of an emergency management mobile command center.
■ Making tiny bristle robots with TechSmith that students can race against friends and take home.
Amirika, feel free to expand on or add to these points
Question: How does MiCareerQuest Capital Area benefit students?
● We believe that every young adult should have access to resources and information that will help them plan their future.
○ Our mission is to give students a vision of available career pathways located in their community.
● The event showcases a variety of careers in a wide range of industries.
○ Engineering, manufacturing and industrial technology.
○ Business, information technology, arts and communication.
○ Health sciences and human services.
○ Natural resources and agriscience.
● Students will leave with the resources they need to enter the pathway they are most passionate about pursuing.
Question: How does MiCareerQuest Capital Area benefit employers?
● Employers can engage with potential future employees and spark interest in the younger members of our workforce.
○ Through their participation as an active, hands-on exhibitor, employers help youth better understand the jobs available in their region.
○ Additionally, the event allows employers to showcase the impacts their organizations have on our region’s workforce and economy.
■ Students get to see the real people behind the jobs and learn how their future careers can help support others.
● Employers can get involved by creating fun and engaging exhibits.
○ Research shows people learn best by listening, seeing or experiencing through touch
○ Successful exhibits will be those that are engaging, hands-on, interactive and accurate in the information they convey.
Question: What is T3 and how are they involved with MiCareerQuest Capital Area?
● T3, also known asTeach. Talent. Thrive., is the organization that spearheads the MiCareerQuest Capital Area event.
○ It is a council of businesses created to support education and talent development in the capital area.
○ T3’s initiative utilizes partnerships with area schools and local businesses to educate the future workforce.
● T3 offers a variety of classes to help develop employable skills and prepare participants for new opportunities, including:
○ Interview preparation classes.
○ Brand social media etiquette courses.
● More information about T3 can be found on the Capital Area Michigan Works! website by visiting https://www.camw.org/t3.
Question: When does MiCareerQuest Capital Area take place? How can employers get involved?
● MiCareerQuest Capital Area is on December 3rd, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Lansing Center.
● Employers can register at https://www.micareerquestcapitalarea.com/employer to create an exhibit and participate.
○ The deadline to register is August 31. ○ To register, employers will complete five steps:
■ Complete the Exhibitor Agreement Form.
■ Complete the exhibit information.
■ Turn in your organization’s logo.
■ Complete career pathway card.
■ Pay invoice.
● For further questions, contact T3 education officer Amirika Richardson at Arichardson@camw.net or 517-492-5507
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