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Manufacturing Engineering Partnership Program (MEPP)

Coopersville High School’s one-of-a-kind K–12 engineering and manufacturing programming is built in collaboration with West Michigan industry partners. Students gain early exposure to real career pathways beyond high school and college, along with meaningful opportunities to develop both technical skills and career-readiness. Students aged 16 and older can access a pathway to employment with our business partners during high school, after graduation, or following college. All partner companies offer college tuition assistance as part of their benefits package.

Coordinators/Instructors

Jean Arteaga MEPP Coordinator/School Counselor Send an Email
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Phil Klein Metals, Plastics, Woods & MEPP Prep Send an Email
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Matt Murphy Woods, CAD, SolidWorks Certifications Send an Email
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Kelly Kroft Coding/Computer Science Send an Email
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Ryan Schoenborn Robotics & Science Club Send an Email
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Michael Hoch Engineering Send an Email
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Hands-On Engineering & Manufacturing Courses MEPP courses give students foundational experience in design, tooling, plastics, machining, and automation.

Interview Guarantees with Industry Partners MEPP partners offer guaranteed interviews for students seeking employment, helping them connect directly with local opportunities.

Student Success Stories Real examples of CHS students who found skills, direction, and opportunities through MEPP.

Tuition Assistance & Scholarships MEPP supports students with employer-sponsored tuition assistance and scholarship pathways tied to postsecondary training.

MEPP Partners

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Connect With Local Industry Partners

https://toolingsystemsgroup.com/

https://artiflexmfg.com/

https://www.autocam-medical.com/

https://fairlife.com/

https://www.nninc.com/

https://royaltechnologies.com/

https://www.stoneplasticsmfg.com/

https://www.disher.com/

https://www.dewys.com/

What is MEPP?

Who We Are

What MEPP Offers

Middle school students interested in industrial tech can attend a summer camp at the high school to explore the programs and opportunities available there.

Coopersville Public Schools provides multiple K–12 opportunities to explore careers. MEPP partners support this work through volunteering and financial assistance, including guest speakers, field trips, job shadows, networking, STEM events, and practice interviews.

CHS has 17 different classes that help students explore skills connected to the manufacturing industry as well as careers in technology, engineering, and the trades.

Coopersville High School offers Engineering 1, Engineering 2, and Captains Engineering as elective options. Students gain hands-on experience designing, building, testing, repairing, and competitively racing electric cars.

MEPP partners agree to provide guaranteed interviews for students interested in employment. Partners share updated job opportunities, and CHS Student Services supports students with resume writing and interview preparation.

The MEPP Prep Class for juniors and seniors helps students explore a wide variety of manufacturing careers through presentations and partner location tours. Students also learn resume, cover letter, and interviewing skills that benefit any career path.

Seniors who take the MEPP Prep Class or apply for guaranteed interviews are eligible for MEPP-funded scholarships that support post-secondary goals in either the workforce or college.

Coopersville Area Schools has robotics teams in every building from grades 4–12. Students design, build, and program robots and compete locally, statewide, and nationally, with MEPP helping to fund this skill-building opportunity.

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January 5, 2026

Investing in Tomorrow’s Talent: fairlife and MEPP Into the New Year

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December 8, 2025

Fairlife + MEPP: Building Career Pathways for CHS Students

Since joining MEPP in 2024, fairlife has given CHS students a real look at careers in engineering and manufacturing—from classroom presentations to a full behind-the-scenes facility tour. We’re grateful for their ongoing partnership.

December 8, 2025

Tyler’s Journey: From Coopersville High – MEPP program, to Senior Design Engineer

From CHS to ArtiFlex, Tyler turned his love of CAD into a career—thanks to MEPP. Eleven years later, he’s a Senior Design Engineer still learning, building, and proving there’s more than one path to success.

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