Events

Houston County Employers showcase your business and connect with local talent. Booth Space is Free!

Explore Your Future at the 2025 Iron Range Job Fair! Join us on Thursday, April 24th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center, for the largest job fair on the Iron Range! This event is your chance to: - Meet with 80+ local employers offering a variety ofContinue Reading

EXPLORE Your Future (previously known as the Regional Career Exploration Day) will take place on the Willmar campus of Ridgewater College, on April 25th from 9am to 12pm. This event is open to current 10th graders and registration is completed through the high school counselor in late March. Students will spend time on campus gettingContinue Reading

The Southeast Minnesota Welding Competition is returning for its third year! The event is held at the Local 6 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Facility in Rochester, MN. Registrations are LIVE!

Sponsored by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and hosted at Two Harbors High School, the Lake County Community Career Expo is an annual event that connects area employers with job seekers and students.

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

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

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

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