U.P. Shift College & Career Event
A MiLEAP-sponsored event focused on expanding postsecondary access and opportunities for young men in the the Upper Peninsula - all are welcome.
See what's hands-on at NMU
Join us Friday, November 6 to explore NMU college and career education opportunities. This is a Friday event for U.P. high school students in 11th and 12th grade.
Registration opens soon.
Tentative Schedule
Friday, November 6
9:00 - 9:30 am: Arrival & Breakfast
9:30 - 10:00 am: Welcome
10:30 - 11:30: Station Breakouts & Tech Expo
- Industry and Academic Expo: Visit our friends working in the field and other exciting programs NMU has to offer at their tables during the Expo
- Interactive Trade Stations: Faculty and student-led hands-on challenges across Construction Management, Engineering Tech, Automotive Service, Welding, Electrical Tech, HVAC, Hospitality Management, and Indoor Ag
- Learn more about - WHY NMU? (The NMU Advantage)
- Financial Pathways: Clear breakdown of the "UP Promise," Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) incentives, and local scholarships that cover trade certificate and degree costs
- Direct Admissions Desk: Immediate application walk-throughs and conditional acceptance on the spot for attending students
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Tailgate Lunch & Student Panel
12:30 - 1:30 pm: Campus Tours & Gear Giveaway