Career Pathway Planning Programming Application

Welcome to our Career Pathway planning Programming application! We’re thrilled to have you embark on this journey of professional growth and exploration with us. Our Career coaching team is here to empower you in navigating the intricate landscape of your career choices, setting meaningful goals, and crafting a path tailored to your aspirations. This program is designed to:
  • Provide career mentorship and guidance
  • Elevate your professional skills
  • Connect you with employers through talent tours and engagement events
  • Link you with skill-building workshops and fun community events
  • Coordinate participation with our Signature Programs – MyCITY, CareerNOW, 2Gen
  • And more!
Get ready to unlock your potential and pave the way towards a fulfilling and successful career path. Let’s begin this exciting adventure together by clicking “Next Page” below.
Upcoming Signature Program Dates:
  • Summer MyCITY applications are now closed for all counties
  • Summer CareerNOW: applications are now closed
  • Summer 2Gen: applications are now closed
  • Calhoun and Branch County MyCITY: Fall 2025
  • Kalamazoo and St. Joseph County MyCITY: Spring 2026

If you are an adult with a young person in your life ages 14-18 and would like to participate in our 2Gen career exploration program, please begin the 2Gen application.

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Programs
Career coaching
Get paired with a career coach to develop your employability skills, explore career paths, land work experience, and meet employers in your area.

MyCITY
MyCITY is a youth employment program that serves as the gateway to paid internship and work experience. During our fall, spring, and summer sessions, young people ages 14-24 can get paid to explore career paths, engage in internship experience, connect with employers in their community, and develop essential skills in communication, collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking, and self-management.

CareerNOW
CareerNOW is a paid 8-week career exploration program for youth ages 18-24 interested in learning more about careers in healthcare or the skilled trades. Participants will have access to employability skills training mentorships, career pathway plan development, and connections to training, employment, and apprenticeships.

2Gen
2Gen is a paid career exploration and pathway planning program for Kalamazoo families. During this 7-week summer program, youth ages 14-18 and an adult in their household will explore their strengths, set goals, learn about opportunities in the community, and build a network of support with other families.

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