KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) and KRESA Foundation honored 93 learners in Kalamazoo County at the 40th annual Outstanding Achievement Awards this past Thursday at the Radisson Plaza Hotel.
Educators from Kalamazoo RESA’s career learning programs nominated these honorees who were recognized for their achievements in their respective programs.
Kalamazoo Central High School senior Alwaleed Altayara said that his Cybersecurity Career & Technical
Education experience impacted him in many ways. “This program opened my eyes to real career possibilities and
helped me make a smarter decision about my future.”
The KRESA Career Connect programs include:
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Education for the Arts (EFA)
• Early/Middle College (EMC)
• Work-Based Learning (WBL)
• 2Gen
• Career Coaching
• CareerNOW
• Education Reconnection
• MyCITY
“Early/Middle College gave me so many real-world experiences and showed me something that I found I am really passionate about,” said Micayla DeWaal, Climax-Scotts High School senior.
In addition to the scholarship awards, Kalamazoo RESA recognized the Millennium Restaurant Group as the Business and Industry Partner of the Year award and the Northside Ministerial Alliance as the Outstanding Community Organization Partner of the Year Award.
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