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Each year, thousands of students normally have the opportunity to visit the Wilson Talent Center (WTC) to explore programs that are connected to career pathways. This year because of COVID-19 and heightened safety protocols, additional students have been unable to visit our programs and see the cutting-edge technology and equipment, talk with instructors and students and think about how programs may be aligned with their goals for life after high school. To help students and families understand our program offerings and see our facilities, we have created virtual tour videos. Check it out! #InghamImpact

Transition Expo to be Held March 5  

Ingham ISD will be hosting a virtual Transition Career Expo on March 5, 2021, from 9:00-10:30am for high school juniors in the Ingham ISD service area who are interested in pursuing a career track in college who have an active Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. Parent/Guardians, teachers, counselors and transition coaches are also encouraged to attend. Registration for this event is coordinated with your student's teacher and the special education department.   #InghamImpact

Mellema Shares Opinion on In-Person Learning 

Recently, Ingham ISD Superintendent Jason Mellema wrote an opinion article regarding in-person learning that was published in the Lansing State Journal (LSJ). We are grateful to our partners at the Ingham County Health Department and the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce for continuing to support educators, students and schools as we navigate through the pandemic. The LSJ article is for subscribers only, so we have posted the full opinion article on our website. #InghamImpact

Representatives from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) recently worked with several programs at the Wilson Talent Center (WTC) to provide a virtual financial reality fair. As part of the lesson, students were given an entry-level position and income in a field based on their WTC program. They were then asked a variety of financial questions such as where would they live, what would they drive, what food would they eat, what clothing would they wear, what electronics they would use, etc. Students then entered these numbers into a monthly budget to determine if they end the month positively or negatively. Thanks to MSUFCU for providing this valuable lesson to students! #InghamImpact