MICareerQuest Northwest
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.
Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Grand Traverse County Civic Center
1213 W Civic Center Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686
Exhibitor, volunteer, and school registration is now open!
Click tabs above or links below to REGISTER!
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!