Kalamazoo's K-RESA is hosting an “Expand Your Horizons” career expo this Friday, May 22. The event is at KVCC's Texas Township campus from 9:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Girls from all over Kalamazoo County will have the opportunity to explore non-traditional careers.

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Girls will try out classes in Automotive Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Technology, Construction, HVAC, Drafting, Electronics & Robotics and Law Enforcement. Last year, girls changed a tire and interacted with the bomb squad.

Last year, 400 girls in grades 8-11 attended the event.

In a release, event coordinator Diane Fort said, “Last year’s participants said the Non-Traditional Career Expo was motivating, and helped give girls the confidence to consider non-traditional careers,” Fort said. It also helps educate students about EFE programs and course offerings at KVCC.

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