Boosters

Students from Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Manicurist, and New Media programs suited up and showed up for a hands-on hiring experience—complete with resumes, real-time feedback, and even potential job offers.

When students pause to reflect on their journey, they don’t just find their voice—they start writing their future. Boss Mode Boot Camp #4 challenged Wilson Talent Center students to dig deep, dream big, and take charge.

When education and industry align, students win. Wilson Talent Center recently hosted machining instructors from across Michigan to tackle one big question: How do we prepare students for the future of manufacturing?

A trip to the hospital just got more interactive for little ones, thanks to a creative partnership between Ingham ISD and McLaren Greater Lansing. The Talking is Teaching campaign now includes diaper-changing table stickers that turn everyday routines into early learning moments.

Education, health, and community leaders gathered at Ingham ISD to focus on what matters most—our youngest learners. Together, they’re finding bold, collaborative solutions to build a better start for every child.

Wilson Talent Center’s second-year Culinary Arts students stepped behind the scenes at Merindorf Meats for a firsthand look at the craftsmanship behind a successful butcher shop.

Thanks to strong partnerships with the Capital Area Manufacturing Council, students from multiple Wilson Talent Center programs experienced firsthand how today’s high-tech manufacturing fuels innovation—and their futures.

Thanks to real-world experiences through the Lansing Police Department’s Explorer Program, Wilson Talent Center students like Damon Pulver and Brandon Bartotti are learning what it takes to serve—and making an impact long before earning a badge.

Fire hats, flashing lights, and friendly faces made for a memorable day at Heartwood School, where students had a hands-on opportunity to engage with real emergency vehicles in a supportive sensory learning environment.

At the annual Joe Dimmick Memorial Golf Outing, students from the Wilson Talent Center's Business & Risk Management program put their sales and people skills to the test—raising over $700 in scholarship funds while connecting with real-world insurance professionals.