Boosters

When school leaders work together, student voices grow stronger. Representatives from Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Shiawassee Counties recently gathered through the CARES Collaborative to meet with legislative officials and discuss education priorities, school funding, and the future of public education across the region. The CARES Collaborative—Capital Area Regional Education Strategy—was formed to strengthen regional advocacy efforts and ensure schools have a stronger, more unified voice in policy conversations.

A two-day literacy event hosted at Michigan State University brought together educators, literacy experts and family engagement professionals from across Michigan to share research-based strategies that support children’s literacy development from birth through age 10.

Healthcare students from Wilson Talent Center recently stepped into the world of physical therapy through a hands-on learning experience with Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Physical Therapy.

There’s a difference between learning about a career—and hearing from someone living it. For Wilson Talent Center students, that difference showed up in the classroom.

It’s one thing to learn a skill. It’s another to use it for someone else. For a group of Wilson Talent Center students, a day of hands-on work became something far more meaningful.

Through internship rotations across Michigan State University departments, Spartan Project SEARCH interns gain valuable job experience while preparing for competitive employment after graduation.

From handwriting to self-regulation, occupational therapy plays a vital role in helping students succeed in school and beyond—one meaningful skill at a time

Wilson Talent Center Precision Machining Technology students visited Franchino Mold & Engineering, where they explored real-world manufacturing environments, connected with industry professionals, and heard from former students now working in the field.

Wilson Talent Center Criminal Justice students recently participated in the “Meet the Guard” event at the Jackson Armory, where they explored career pathways, hands-on training, and the benefits of serving in the Michigan National Guard.

Wilson Talent Center Medical Assisting students participated in an immersive, behind-the-scenes experience at University of Michigan Health – Sparrow Lansing through the Health Sciences Partner Program, gaining firsthand exposure to healthcare careers and clinical environments.