Lake Michigan College Hosts Hiring and Career Exploration Event

The Red Hawk Future Fair will feature 35 employers and 13 transfer universities looking to connect with students and the community.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:30am

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A softly blurred, impressionistic scene of a college career fair, with warm pools of light and color creating an atmospheric, dreamlike quality that captures the energy and potential of the event.The Red Hawk Future Fair at Lake Michigan College will bring together students, employers, and transfer universities in a vibrant, exploratory atmosphere.Sturgis Today

Lake Michigan College is planning a hiring and career exploration open house called the Red Hawk Future Fair next week. The event will allow students and the public to connect with local employers, learn about job opportunities, and explore transfer options to four-year universities.

Why it matters

The hiring event is part of LMC's Sustainability Week, highlighting organizations committed to sustainable practices. It provides a valuable opportunity for students and community members to explore diverse career paths and educational options in the Southwest Michigan region.

The details

The Red Hawk Future Fair will feature 35 employers from a wide range of industries, including banking, nonprofits, skilled labor, and hospitality. Attendees can move freely between employer tables to learn about available positions and make connections. Transfer universities like Andrews, Bethel, and Grand Valley State will also be present to discuss degree programs and application procedures.

  • The Red Hawk Future Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The players

Kathi Szabo

A student success coach at Lake Michigan College who is helping to organize the Red Hawk Future Fair.

Lake Michigan College

A community college in Southwest Michigan hosting the hiring and career exploration event.

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What they’re saying

“It's a job fair but it's also an exploration event so that you can come and talk to employers just to find out what employers are in the area, what they have to offer, and then we also have 13 four-0year transfer schools.”

— Kathi Szabo, Student Success Coach

What’s next

The Red Hawk Future Fair is a free event open to the public, with no registration required. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resume to share with potential employers.

The takeaway

The Red Hawk Future Fair provides a valuable opportunity for students and community members in Southwest Michigan to explore diverse career paths, connect with local employers, and learn about transfer options to four-year universities - all while highlighting organizations committed to sustainable practices.