Work Based Learning and Youth Engagement at KCTC

This is a manufacturers council member-exclusive event.

Date

December 3, 2025

Time

7:30AM–10:00AM

Location

Kent Career Tech Center

1800 Leffingwell Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Registration

This is a manufacturers council member-exclusive. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Rene Booker at bookerr@rightplace.org.

Join us for a session on Work-Based Learning and the K-12 talent pipeline, including how manufacturers can legally and safely engage 16–17-year-old CTE students on the manufacturing floor under Michigan’s Hazardous Occupations exemptions. KCTC will share working examples, compliance documents, and program data that have helped HR leaders confidently partner with students who are not yet 18.

Interested? Contact Rene

Rene Booker 2024

René Booker

Program Manager, MMTC-West

René Booker is program manager for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, providing support for events, marketing, and internal continuous improvement efforts. She also supports The Right Place/MMTC-West Manufacturers and Supply Chain Management Councils.


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