Mecosta-Osceola Career Center

What a fantastic week at Career Cruisin' into Summer! ☀️

Last week, our students wrapped up an exciting week of learning, creating, and exploring careers through hands-on activities and new experiences. While the week ended with some hot and humid Michigan weather, everyone was grateful for the cold treats that helped keep spirits high and smiles even bigger! 🍦😎

Thank you to all of our instructors, staff, students, and families who made this week such a success. We loved seeing students discover new interests, build skills, make friends, and have fun along the way.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer, and we look forward to seeing you at future MOCC programs and events!

🎉 𝐌𝐎𝐂𝐂 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! 🎉

Sunday night, MOCC instructors Andy Klimek and Kelli Bollin, along with our talented students, returned home after an incredible 1,800+ mile journey to the National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, held June 1–6.

Our Graphics & Printing Technology and Cosmetology students earned the opportunity to compete on the national stage after winning their respective SkillsUSA Michigan state competitions.

The Graphics & Printing Technology team of Grace Barrett (CCA), Lindsey Raffel (CCA), and Alana Senopole (EHS) competed in the Promotional Bulletin Board competition against 40 teams from across the country. Their hard work and creativity earned them an impressive 11th-place finish nationally!

Representing MOCC in the Cosmetology competition, Liyah Wiersma, a 13th-year student and former MSHS student, placed 14th overall out of 20 competitors. Competing at the national level provided valuable experience and an opportunity to showcase her skills among some of the nation's best. Next up for Liyah: her state board exams!

We are incredibly proud of these students for representing MOCC, their schools, and our community with professionalism, dedication, and excellence. Congratulations on an outstanding achievement! 👏✨

☀️ Day 1 of the MOCC Career Cruisin' Into Summer Camp!

Students kicked off an exciting week of learning, exploration, and hands-on activities as they began discovering different career pathways and building new skills. From engaging experiences to making new friends, the energy and enthusiasm was incredible!

We can't wait to see what the rest of the week has in store.

We had nearly 30 students achieve perfect attendance at the Career Center this school year—an incredible accomplishment!

A special congratulations goes to our Perfect Attendance Drawing winners for the 2025–2026 school year:
🎉 Madeline Linder (Evart High School)
🎉 Eli Hayes (Reed City High School)

Madeline and Eli, both juniors, demonstrated outstanding commitment by maintaining perfect attendance throughout the entire school year. As a reward for their dedication, each student received a pair of Apple AirPods 4.

We are proud of their hard work, reliability, and commitment to their education. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

We look forward to welcoming both students back to the Career Center next year for another successful year.

Congratulations to two of our Diesel Tech students for their outstanding perfect attendance this year!

Students had the opportunity to earn tools through excellent attendance, helping them build both their skills and their toolboxes for the future. 🛠️

A special shoutout goes to these two students who achieved perfect attendance and did not miss a single day all year! Their commitment, work ethic, and perseverance truly paid off.

We are proud of their dedication and the example they set for others in the program!

The Agriscience Program at the MOCC has been hard at work planting grape vines for their new table grape vineyard! 🍇🌱

Each class session is responsible for caring for and planting two different grape varieties, giving students hands-on experience in vineyard management and crop production. Students also staked the vines to help train them to grow up the posts and prepare for healthy growth.

Next up: building the trellis system that will support the vineyard as the vines continue to grow and develop. We’re excited to watch this project take shape and see all the learning opportunities it brings for our students!

☀️ 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧’ 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫!☀️

👉𝑹𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬: https://form.jotform.com/260843639256162

Presented by the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District and the Mecosta-Osceola Career Center, this exciting hands-on experience is packed with opportunities to try out real-world skills and careers.

📆 June 8-11, 2026
🕘 Morning Session: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
🕦 Afternoon Session: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Students can dive into a variety of engaging sessions, including:
👩‍🍳 Culinary Arts
🔧 Diesel & Automotive
💇 Cosmetology
🧸 Babysitting & Safety
📚 Education
⚙️ Engineering …and more!

Check out our website for course descriptions and more information https://www.moisd.org/schools/career-center/career-cruisin-into-summer-camp/