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SUMMARY:Child Life 101
DESCRIPTION:Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Child Life Internship program will be holding a virtual session for current\, potential\, or future child life students to increase their understanding about the field of child life. This is open to high school juniors/seniors\, college students\, and individuals considering a possible career change. Participants will get to hear directly from the program director and other child life specialists and have the opportunity to ask questions. \nRegistration period closes Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 \nTo learn more about the Child Life Specialist Internship: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/child-life-specialist-internship-minnesota/
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LOCATION:Virtual\, MN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science":MAILTO:mccm@mayo.edu
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SUMMARY:Discover Mayo Clinic High School Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The transition from high school to adulthood can leave you feeling overwhelmed. This webinar series is for high school students\, parents/guardians\, and educators to provide tips\, career exploration opportunities\, and highlighted careers to make the transition smoother. Each session will feature a different topic\, career exploration opportunity\, or presentation by Mayo Clinic employees on careers that will be available to high school students after high school.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/discover-mayo-clinic-high-school-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Exploration":MAILTO:careerexploration@mayo.edu
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SUMMARY:Lemonade Day - Rochester\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Squeeze The Day! Help us empower today’s youth to be tomorrow’s entrepreneurs! \nLemonade Day is a free\, fun\, experiential learning program that teaches local youth entrepreneurial and life skills as they learn how to start their very own business. Learn how to develop a business and experience all the aspects of developing and maintaining a business such as creating a product\, establishing a budget\, designing a marketing plan\, and so much more! \nThe foremost objective of Lemonade Day is to empower youth to take ownership of their lives and become productive members of society – the business leaders\, social advocates\, volunteers\, and forward thinking citizens of tomorrow. \nEach child that registers receives access to the Lemonade Day curriculum that teaches them lessons like creating budgets\, setting profit-making goals\, serving customers\, repaying investors\, and giving back to the community. Along the way\, they acquire skills in goal-setting\, problem solving\, and gain self-esteem critical for future success. They keep all the money they make and are encouraged to spend some\, save some and share some. \nOnce you register you will get an email explaining the next steps. Workbooks and Backpacks have been ordered and will soon arrive at the Chamber office. Once we get them in we will send you an email explaining how to pick them up\, either at our office or by attending one of our upcoming events. \nLemonade Day – June 8\, 2024 \nGoing on vacation or away from Rochester during Lemonade Day on June 8? No worries\, Lemonade Day is about the journey and the process! We encourage you to make your lemonade stand work within your family’s plans. \nJoin our Lemonade Day Facebook page for updates and information. We will also be sending out emails as we get closer to June with tips and tricks\, lemonade recipe ideas and more! Be sure to share this event with your friends\, family and co-workers! \nReach out to Ally Sheehan at asheehan@rochestermnchamber.com with questions!
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/lemonade-day-rochester-mn-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@rochestermnchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T180000
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SUMMARY:Discover Mayo Clinic High School Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The transition from high school to adulthood can leave you feeling overwhelmed. This webinar series is for high school students\, parents/guardians\, and educators to provide tips\, career exploration opportunities\, and highlighted careers to make the transition smoother. Each session will feature a different topic\, career exploration opportunity\, or presentation by Mayo Clinic employees on careers that will be available to high school students after high school.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/discover-mayo-clinic-high-school-webinar-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Exploration":MAILTO:careerexploration@mayo.edu
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SUMMARY:Young Authors\, Young Artists Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Young Authors\, Young Artists Conference welcomes students in grades 3-5 from public and private schools across southeast Minnesota. Students participate in active\, motivating\, idea-generating symposium of sessions. The conference’s focus is to promote student enthusiasm and competence in written and visual communication. Students will be encouraged to have fun with their creativity and uniqueness. This program significantly impacts children whose writing interests range from mild to avid and exposes students to the art and joy of writing. It’s a great way to cultivate a child’s imagination!
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/young-authors-young-artists-conference/2024-05-14/2/
LOCATION:Rochester Community and Technical College – Heintz Center\, Collegeview Road East\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
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SUMMARY:Young Authors\, Young Artists Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Young Authors\, Young Artists Conference welcomes students in grades 3-5 from public and private schools across southeast Minnesota. Students participate in active\, motivating\, idea-generating symposium of sessions. The conference’s focus is to promote student enthusiasm and competence in written and visual communication. Students will be encouraged to have fun with their creativity and uniqueness. This program significantly impacts children whose writing interests range from mild to avid and exposes students to the art and joy of writing. It’s a great way to cultivate a child’s imagination!
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/young-authors-young-artists-conference/2024-05-14/1/
LOCATION:Rochester Community and Technical College – Heintz Center\, Collegeview Road East\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
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SUMMARY:Southeast Minnesota Welding Competition 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Minnesota Welding Competition is available to high school students in SE Minnesota who have taken welding courses and are interested in pursuing a career in welding\, manufacturing\, or the trades. The event will consist of three main parts: The Welding Competition\, A Career Fair\, and an opportunity for businesses\, schools\, and students to network and develop relationships to better the industries of welding\, manufacturing\, and the trades in Southeast Minnesota. The SE MN Welding Competition is held at the RCTC Heintz Center in Rochester on Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024. \nMore information regarding registrations will be posted soon.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/southeast-minnesota-welding-competition-2024/
LOCATION:Rochester Community and Technical College – Heintz Center\, Collegeview Road East\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T080000
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SUMMARY:Onsite Hiring Event - Materials Handlers
DESCRIPTION:If you want to make a real difference in people’s lives\, we’re talking to you. If you want to wield your powers for good\, we’re talking to you. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to work for the Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, yep\, talking to you. If any of this is ringing true\, take a closer look and join us for an on-site hiring event for Materials Handlers on April 17th & 18th\, from 8am – 4pm. \nPlease follow these two steps to secure your interview: \nClick on the “Apply Now” button to the upper right corner of https://jobs.mayoclinic.org to apply to this posting today. \nClick on this link here to select your interview time: https://intsignup.indeed.com/interview/0508e01d-c4bc-47e4-abdf-db950c76b642?_gl=1*o92970*_gcl_au*Mzk3NjMxNzIwLjE3MDg5NTc2MDM. \nInterview Event Location: 3131 Valleyhigh Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN 55901 \nMaterials Handlers are responsible for the correct receiving\, replenishment\, picking/packing/shipping\, crediting\, truck loading/unloading and housekeeping duties for MIC. Proper rotation and industry storage guidelines are to be followed. Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all. Must meet or exceed performance metrics. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff. Need to meet productivity standard.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/onsite-hiring-event-materials-handlers/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus\, 1st Street Southwest\, Rochester\, MN\, 55905\, United States
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SUMMARY:Onsite Hiring Event - Materials Handlers
DESCRIPTION:If you want to make a real difference in people’s lives\, we’re talking to you. If you want to wield your powers for good\, we’re talking to you. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to work for the Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, yep\, talking to you. If any of this is ringing true\, take a closer look and join us for an on-site hiring event for Materials Handlers on April 17th & 18th\, from 8am – 4pm. \nPlease follow these two steps to secure your interview: \nClick on the “Apply Now” button to the upper right corner of https://jobs.mayoclinic.org to apply to this posting today. \nClick on this link here to select your interview time: https://intsignup.indeed.com/interview/0508e01d-c4bc-47e4-abdf-db950c76b642?_gl=1*o92970*_gcl_au*Mzk3NjMxNzIwLjE3MDg5NTc2MDM. \nInterview Event Location: 3131 Valleyhigh Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN 55901 \nMaterials Handlers are responsible for the correct receiving\, replenishment\, picking/packing/shipping\, crediting\, truck loading/unloading and housekeeping duties for MIC. Proper rotation and industry storage guidelines are to be followed. Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all. Must meet or exceed performance metrics. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff. Need to meet productivity standard.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/onsite-hiring-event-materials-handlers/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus\, 1st Street Southwest\, Rochester\, MN\, 55905\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T083000
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SUMMARY:Mayo Surg Tech Open House
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a student (grade 10 – 12)\, or a high\nschool graduate\, you are invited to attend this hands on\nevent. Join us to see a mock operating room and\nexperience surgical services tasks utilizing operating\nroom instruments and equipment.\nConnect with Mayo Clinic professionals who currently\nwork in Surgical Services. You will have the opportunity\nto ask questions and learn how to get started preparing\nfor a career in this exciting field. \nSATURDAY\, APRIL 13\, 2024\nEach session is the same\nexperience offered at different times.\n• Session #1: 8:30 am – 10 am\n• Session #2: 10:30 am – 12 pm\n• Session #3: 12:30 pm – 2 pm\nConsider a life-changing career at Mayo Clinic in Rochester where you will play a vital role in saving lives. Our team-focused\napproach brings leading expertise to each patient with research and education that deliver innovation.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/mayo-surg-tech-open-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T090000
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SUMMARY:Outstanding Industry Partner of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary celebration of innovation and collaboration in education at the Outstanding Industry Partner of the Year Awards. This event is a testament to the power of partnerships between K-12 school districts\, non-profits\, for-profits\, and post-secondary partners that are revolutionizing the way students prepare for their futures. Be a part of this transformative experience as we recognize and honor the exceptional industry partners who are paving the way for student success. \nNominate Your Outstanding Industry Partner: Do you know an organization that goes above and beyond to provide immersive\, career-connected learning experiences for students? Nominate them for the Industry Partner of the Year Award and give them the recognition they deserve. (Coming January 2024.) \nRegister to Attend: Educators\, industry professionals\, and community members\, mark your calendars for April 2024 and register now to attend this inspiring event. Your presence and support are instrumental in shaping the future of education and ensuring that all students have the skills and knowledge to thrive in economically viable careers. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and celebrate with like-minded individuals who are passionate about bridging the gap between education and industry. (Coming January 2024.) \nTogether\, we can elevate the future of our students and the region’s workforce.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/outstanding-industry-partner-of-the-year-awards/
LOCATION:Wood Lake Meeting Center\, Woodlake Drive\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T140000
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SUMMARY:MN HOSA State Leadership Competition
DESCRIPTION:Three days of learning\, leading\, serving and innovating!  Competitive events\, networking\, workshops\, speakers\, activities and more!
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/mn-hosa-state-leadership-competition/
LOCATION:River’s Edge Convention Center\, 10 4th avenue south\, St. Cloud\, 56301\, United States
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SUMMARY:All Craft University 2024
DESCRIPTION:Earn while you Learn! \nThis is a unique opportunity for graduating seniors to “dip their toes” into the field of construction. Not sure what to do after high school? Apply for All Craft U and learn the basics in this 6-week\, paid\, hands-on experience. Our instructor is a high school industrial arts teacher supported by All Craft professionals. \nApply no later than May 10. \nInterviewing begins April 01. \nMust be 18 years old by the start of class – June 18.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/all-craft-university-2024/
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ORGANIZER;CN="All Craft Exteriors":MAILTO:bob.tremain@allcraftexteriors.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T170000
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SUMMARY:Health Sciences Internship
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Health Care Internship Program\, funded by the Minnesota Department of Health\, provides funding for hospitals\, clinics\, nursing homes\, and home care agencies to host up to 5 interns at each facility. Internship wages are reimbursed 50% through this program.  \nThe Minnesota Hospital Association facilitates this program and is currently accepting applications from health care facilities to host interns. Internships run Memorial Day to Labor Day\, students can begin applying any time. We expect more employers to be added to the approved list after the April 19th deadline. \nFor any questions\, please contact Sarah Bohnet\, MHA Grant Program Manager at sbohnet@mnhospitals.org.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/health-sciences-internship/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T170000
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SUMMARY:Middle School Career Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Middle School Career Academy camp is now open for registrations\, and we are thrilled to have business partners on board. Please help us spread the word by talking with your current 6th and 7th-grade students and their families. Let’s encourage them to participate in this exciting hands-on career learning experience taking place from June 11 to 14 at Rochester Community and Technical College\, Heintz Center\, in Rochester. Eight pathways will be explored: agriculture\, construction\, culinary\, health sciences “Scrub Camp”\, information technology\, manufacturing\, public and emergency services\, and transportation. Students can choose from a morning (8am-11am) or afternoon (12-3) session to learn about a pathway of choice.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/middle-school-career-academy/
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