Downriver Career Technical Consortium

John Nasarzewski serves as Director of Career and Technical Education for the Downriver Career Technical Consortium, where he leads regional efforts to expand high-quality career education opportunities and strengthen connections between education, industry, and workforce development. With more than three decades of experience in education, skilled trades training, and military leadership, John is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in advanced manufacturing, mobility, engineering, and other high-demand fields.

Prior to his current role, John served as a Career and Technical Education Teacher and Mechatronics/Skilled Trades Instructor, helping students develop the technical and professional skills needed to succeed in modern industry. His educational leadership is complemented by an extraordinary 33-year career with the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 5 and Strategic Mobility Officer. Throughout his military service, he held leadership roles supporting global operations, logistics, mobility planning, and workforce development.

John also served as an Expeditionary Warfare Instructor, continuing his commitment to leadership development and professional education. His unique combination of experience in education, military service, and technical training provides valuable insight into talent development, leadership, and workforce readiness.

John holds advanced studies in Secondary School Administration and Principalship from Wayne State University and completed graduate-level military education through the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College.

As a member of the MAGMA Governing Board, John brings expertise in career and technical education, workforce development, leadership, and industry engagement to help strengthen Michigan's talent pipeline and support the future of mobility innovation.

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