May 27, 2023, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Students in grades six through nine can explore careers through hands-on activities and tours through a series of summer camps offered by the Grand Rapids Community College Workforce Training team.
Students can learn about careers in water sustainability, construction, manufacturing, and wood working in four-day sessions, some starting as early as June 20.
“These camps are a perfect opportunity for students to explore careers, gain hands-on experience, and meet people who are experts in their fields,” said John Van Elst, interim executive director of Workforce Training. “They also are seeing some of the real-world applications for math, science and other subjects they are learning.”
Construction camp runs June 27 to 30, and costs $119. Manufacturing camp in Grand Rapids runs July 11-14 and this year there will be a section of the Manufacturing camp at the GRCC Lakeshore Campus from July 18-21. The Woodworking camp is full.
There are three sections of the Water Career Camp which is open to students in grade six through nine and costs $25. Other sessions are for students in grades seven through nine.
"Behind every drop of water you use, there is a huge team of professionals dedicated to ensuring your water is safe and reliable,” said Hillary Caron, a chemist for Lake Michigan Filtration Plant. “The Public Works camp will be an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience showing each step of the water and wastewater treatment processes and the available careers in an extremely rewarding industry!"
Camps meet Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All camps have a limited capacity, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Details are available at grcc.edu/camps.