NMU to Host MiKickoff Event for Upper Peninsula Students
Northern Michigan University (NMU) in Marquette will host the MiKickoff event on November 6 at the Jacobetti Complex. This regional event, part of a series by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP), invites high school juniors…
Marquette, MI, October 26, 2026 —
Northern Michigan University will host MiKickoff on November 6 at the Jacobetti Complex in Marquette. The regional event is intended for high school juniors and seniors from across the Upper Peninsula and will focus on postsecondary education and career pathways.
MiKickoff is part of an event series organized by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential, known as MiLEAP. The event is described as an opportunity for students to explore options after high school through hands-on learning and interaction with professionals.
The information provided does not specify the year of the November 6 event, its schedule, the professionals or organizations taking part, or the particular activities planned. It also does not state whether students need to register, whether there is a participation fee, or how schools and families can obtain additional details.
The event’s stated audience is high school juniors and seniors in the Upper Peninsula. No further eligibility requirements or details about the range of postsecondary programs and careers to be featured were provided.
MiLEAP is identified as the organizer of the series, while NMU is the host location for this event. The available information does not describe other events in the series or provide details about MiKickoff’s intended outcomes beyond helping students explore education and career pathways.
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