NEW CONNECTIONS OF KALAMAZOO
Empowering Youth Through Trades, Creativity & Enterprise
Now Enrolling for 2025-2026 School Year
Grades 8-12
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Join Our Mission
Help empower youth through trades, creativity & enterprise
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PROGRAMS OFFERED (Grades 8-12)
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Class Times: Mon-Thurs, 2:30-5:30 PM
Transportation & Dinner provided
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What Our Community Says
Hear from students, parents, and community partners about their experiences with New Connections of Kalamazoo
“I really enjoyed my Urban Farming trade; I learned a valuable skill that I believe will help me in my future.”
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Akeela B
Student
“I really enjoyed my urban farming class! because learned new information about how to grow certain plants indoors and which one lasted and which ones failed and succeeded”
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Nakirra M
Student
“This program was extremely fun! it taught me a lot of things like how to bake pies and how to make noodles from scratch in Culinary. It also taught me how to wire a 3-way light bulb in my electrical trade It also gave me a certificate in CPR”
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Kitty
Student
“The transportation and dinner provided make it so much easier for working families. My daughter has discovered her passion for culinary arts and is thriving in this program.”
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James Thompson
Parent
“NCK gave me the foundation I needed to pursue my dream career. The skills I learned here are still helping me today, and I'm grateful for the opportunities this program provided.”
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Lisa Park
Former Student
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