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SUMMARY:2025 FutureForward™ Manufacturing Month
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing Month will feature:\n– In person and virtual tours\n– FutureForward™ links to manufacturers\n– Classroom speaker opportunities\n– Activities & classroom supplements\n– Connection to Construct Tomorrow
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/2025-futureforward-manufacturing-month/
LOCATION:Minnesota
ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast Service Cooperative":MAILTO:mschnell@ssc.coop
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SUMMARY:South Central Construct Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Construct Tomorrow is an interactive career fair that features each of the construction trades including bricklayers\, carpenters\, cement mason\, electricians\, floor coverers\, iron workers\, laborers\, pipe-fitters\, finishing trades\, sheet metal workers and more.  The trade trainers provide hands-on experiences for students to learn about careers in the construction industry and union apprenticeship training programs.  \nhttps://www.mnscsc.org/services/construct-tomorrow
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/south-central-construct-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Minnesota
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SUMMARY:Major Madness
DESCRIPTION:Major Madness is an event for current and recently transitioned EL\, BIPOC\, and first-generation juniors and seniors to learn about career and academic opportunities available after high school. Students will have an opportunity to hear from professionals and college students from diverse backgrounds talk about their career and academic experiences. Minnesota West and SMSU Admissions and Financial Aid staff will be available to answer questions. Campus tours will also be available.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/major-madness-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota West Community & Technical College\, College Way\, Worthington\, Minnesota\, 56187\, United States
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SUMMARY:Construct Tomorrow - 2025 - Mankato
DESCRIPTION:Construct Tomorrow helps bring awareness to high school students about the amazing post-secondary opportunities in the construction and building trades industries.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/construct-tomorrow-2025-mankato/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Skills and Knowledge Fair Grades 10-12
DESCRIPTION:Emergency Medical Services: Laura Korpi – Maximum of 22 students\nStudents will get an overview of the EMS field and employment opportunities.\nStudents will compete in two-person teams (please send an even number of students for this competition so everyone has a partner from their school) in a relay race that will include many EMS stations and applications. \nGraphic Design and Visual Communications: Paul McLaughlin\n(This event is designed for students who are interested in Graphics as a future career although no previous experience is necessary.) \n(Maximum of 6 students) – No previous experience needed.\nStudents with an interest in Video Editing and Motion Graphics  \nIndustrial Mechanical Technology: John Schweiberger\, Keith Bundermann\, Cary Satrang– Maximum of 30 students\nGeneral Mechanical & Skills Test\nApplications-\nMicrometers & measuring\nBearing identification\nTool identification\nCrane test \nPractical Nursing: Devon Luthens – Maximum of 30 students\nThere will be information on the program\, hand on activities and games.  \nElectrical Controls & Maintenance: Scott Hoffman & Derek Moe – Maximum of 12 students – No Previous Experience Necessary! (PLEASE BRING SAFETY GLASSES!)\nStudents will be wiring a simple low voltage circuit.  \nWelding: Randy Washenesky\, Ryan Dall & Eugene Stitt – Maximum of 40 students\nWritten general knowledge and safety test concerning Shielded Metal Arc Welding\, Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Oxy-Acetylene Cutting\nPractical test involving:\n7018 fillet weld T-joint in the vertical position on ¼” mild steel\n7018 fillet weld T-joint in the horizontal position on ¼” mild steel plate\nStudents are required to bring their own tools (Hood\, Gloves\, Jacket\, Safety Glasses\, Slag Hammer). \nEngineering: Katy Ulseth\, Christine Kennedy\, Katie Scherf – Maximum of 50 students\nWhat do engineers do? Why do we need engineers? The answer: They make the world a better place! Come learn about the endless opportunities that being an engineer brings while doing hands-on activities to show you what engineers do.  \nEarly Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher/Teacher’s Assistant/Instructional Aide: Julie Poderzay – Maximum of 30 Students\nDiscover careers in education\nTest your creativity and ingenuity\nShowcase your storytelling skills\nInvent tools to teach
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/skills-and-knowledge-fair-grades-10-12/
LOCATION:Minnesota North – Eveleth Campus\, 1100 Industrial Drive\, Eveleth\, MN\, 55734\, United States
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SUMMARY:Skills and Knowledge Fair Grades 10-12
DESCRIPTION:Emergency Medical Services: Laura Korpi – Maximum of 22 students\nStudents will get an overview of the EMS field and employment opportunities.\nStudents will compete in two-person teams (please send an even number of students for this competition so everyone has a partner from their school) in a relay race that will include many EMS stations and applications. \nGraphic Design and Visual Communications: Paul McLaughlin\n(This event is designed for students who are interested in Graphics as a future career although no previous experience is necessary.) \nThe registration link is https://forms.office.com/r/mVuwGPDec6 \nFunding is available for transportation and substitute teachers for those school districts residing within the Taconite Assistance Area. See the attached flyers and link which includes information on how to apply\, if this includes your school district.\nhttps://forms.gle/ZGjYpbeyu61GZ2bZ8\nIf you are a not a member of the True North Stars Perkins Consortium\, use the link below to apply for funding from the Northeast Services Cooperative. \nhttps://tinyurl.com/4bf44djh \nIf you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact me at 218-393-3826 or christopher.vito@minnesotanorth.edu.  \n(Maximum of 6 students) – No previous experience needed.\nStudents with an interest in Video Editing and Motion Graphics  \nIndustrial Mechanical Technology: John Schweiberger\, Keith Bundermann\, Cary Satrang– Maximum of 30 students\nGeneral Mechanical & Skills Test\nApplications-\nMicrometers & measuring\nBearing identification\nTool identification\nCrane test \nPractical Nursing: Devon Luthens – Maximum of 30 students\nThere will be information on the program\, hand on activities and games.  \nElectrical Controls & Maintenance: Scott Hoffman & Derek Moe – Maximum of 12 students – No Previous Experience Necessary! (PLEASE BRING SAFETY GLASSES!)\nStudents will be wiring a simple low voltage circuit.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/skills-and-knowledge-fair-grades-10-12-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota North – Eveleth Campus\, 1100 Industrial Drive\, Eveleth\, MN\, 55734\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Christopher Vito":MAILTO:christopher.vito@minnesotanorth.edu
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SUMMARY:STEAM Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:STEAM Summit Mission and Overview:\nThe STEAM Summit encourages over 3\,000 middle and high school students to pursue science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math careers by connecting them to business and higher educational institutions which offer STEAM courses in a highly interactive\, hands-on format. \nThe future success of the Southeast Minnesota economy depends on a well-prepared pipeline of students with the education and skills needed to keep the region’s businesses and industries competitive. This summit brings together 100+ businesses\, higher education\, local government and our community to motivate and prepare students for an increasingly competitive global marketplace. \nDate and Time\nTuesday Nov 18\, 2025\n10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST \n\n\n10:00am – 11:15am | Session 1 – High School Students\n\n11:30am – 12:45pm | Session 2 – Middle School Students\n\n1:30pm – 2:45pm | Session 3 – High School Students\n\n\nQuestions\nFor questions please contact Shannon Gowen at sgowen@rochestermnchamber.com or Claire Henneman at chenneman@rochestermnchamber.com.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/steam-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Rochester Community and Technical College – Field House\, Select a Country:
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@rochestermnchamber.com
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