Events

Jumpstart your career in the trades with our four-week Carpentry Industry Orientation, which is designed to introduce you to essential skills and knowledge for success in the construction industry. Whether you're new to the field or looking to sharpen your foundation, this program offers hands-on training and real-world insights from experienced professionals. Throughout the fourContinue Reading

Find out what Minnesota private colleges and universities have to offer! Come on your own, with friends or with your parents. These free, low-pressure introductory campus tours and informational meetings can serve as a first step to help you discover just what you’re looking for in a college — especially if you are early inContinue Reading

Free summer day camp for girls ages 14-17. Hands-on projects in electrical controls, industrial mechanical technology, welding, and local industry tours. Daily lunch is provided. Registration is required (see attached information).

Nitro-X Summer Camp is designed for middle school students to explore careers in transportation through hands-on activities. Hosted by Minnesota State Colleges and High Schools, the camp features technical sessions, hands-on tinkering with RC cars, and painting RC car bodies in professional paint booths. Campers also participate in two VIP industry tours, build technical confidence,Continue Reading

Event Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025 (Multiple Week-Long Sessions) Location: Winona State University, Winona, MN Event Description: Dive into the exciting world of composite technology with the America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) Composites Summer Bootcamps at Winona State University! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience with carbon fiber and fiberglass, learnContinue Reading

Nitro-X Summer Camp is designed for middle school students to explore careers in transportation through hands-on activities. Hosted by Minnesota State Colleges and High Schools, the camp features technical sessions, hands-on tinkering with RC cars, and painting RC car bodies in professional paint booths. Campers also participate in two VIP industry tours, build technical confidence,Continue Reading

SHE (Summer Healthcare Experience) in Oncology is a virtual, multi-institutional, synchronous program for high school students. Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors interested in STEM are encouraged to apply. Program activities are designed to foster an interest in health-related careers, recognizing the unique challenges of rural Minnesotans. Programming is delivered in part through a partnership withContinue Reading