Career Chats

Kent ISD’s Career Chats are designed to provide 7-12-grade students a virtual opportunity to meet real professionals employed in real jobs. This series of 30-minute sessions will highlight professions in a variety of career pathways, giving students the opportunity to learn more about a career of interest or to explore new options. Professionals will share their career paths, along with valuable industry insights that support student career exploration. Students will have an opportunity to ask their questions through the platform’s chat function.
If you are interested in being one of our Professional Guests at a future Career Chat, please complete this brief form, and we will follow-up with you!
Questions? Contact Krista Harmon, [email protected], or 616-447-3087.
Register now for upcoming 2025/2026 Career Chats
Nick Pipla February 18, 2026
Manager, Enterprise Infrastructure
Carol Kendra February 24, 2026
COO, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
R. Kyle Grooters March 4, 2026
Assoc. Broker - Industrial Real Estate
Career Chat Lesson Plans
We have created lesson plans for use in middle school and high school classrooms to engage students in Career Exploration.
Upcoming Career Chats
Nick Pipla February 18, 2026
Manager, Enterprise Infrastructure
Carol Kendra February 24, 2026
COO, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
R. Kyle Grooters March 4, 2026
Assoc. Broker - Industrial Real Estate
Heather Day April 14, 2026
Chief Administration Officer


