MICareerQuest NorthwestPresented ByNorthwest Michigan Works! Logo
Join Northwest Michigan Works! for the largest career exploration event in the region! MiCareerQuest Northwest brings together thousands of 9th graders from dozens of school districts, along with area employers. Featuring employer exhibitors with high-demand, high-wage career options, students get a hands-on, interactive experience to learn about a variety of occupations.
Event will be May 8, 2025 at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center
1213 W Civic Center Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686
Session Times:
AM session is from: 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
PM session is from: 12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Registration is now closed. If you are unsure of your session time, please email micqnw@networksnorthwest.org
Lesson plans are available. Please email micqnw@networksnorthwest.org
Pictures & Videos:
There will be media coverage, pictures, and videos being taken at this event.
Please discuss this with your students ahead of time, especially with those who have photograhy or media restrictions.
Parking and Logistics:
Volunteers will direct the bus drivers where to drop off students and where to park.
Bus parking will be in the South parking lot of the Grand Traverse Civic Center.
Volunteers will lead students from the bus to the appropriate starting point.
Students will have 45 minutes to spend in each section. A horn will sound when it is time to transition to the opposite section.
There will be an information desk inside the entrance to the event for any questions that come up on the day of the event. The information desk is located inside of overhead door in blue section within the building.
A first aid kit will be available at the information desk
Click tabs above or links below for additional information!
Exhibitor Information
Volunteer Information
School Information
Engaging today's youth is key to building the talent pipeline for the future. MiCareerQuest creates a unique opportunity for students to explore careers through interactive, hands-on experiences with local employers. It's an impactful event that helps students discover pathways in Northwest Michigan's high-demand industries, leaving them inspired and well-informed.
Janie McNabb
Chief Executive Officer
Networks Northwest
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Interested? Click HERE!
2025 Sponsors
Thank You!
MiCareerQuest™ was created in 2015 by Michigan Works! Kent, Allegan & Barry Counties (now West Michigan Works!), Kent ISD and the Construction Workforce Development Alliance (CWDA) in response to employers' need for future talent in Construction, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.
MiCareerQuest™ engages students through one-on-one conversations with professionals and hands-on activities. This allows students to experience the various careers.
To learn more about MiCareerQuest Northwest, check out the video below from last year’s 2024 event!