FutureForward™

Greater Mankato Career Expo
2026-04-15 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato
Each year, over 1,500 10th grade students from South Central Minnesota attend the Career Expo to explore future career paths. Through interactive exhibits, personal career stories, and a lively career-themed game show, students connect with local professionals and gain insights into real-world opportunities.
https://www.mnscsc.org/services/career-expo
Questions, contact Gwenn Wolters

Key Conversations Before College Begins
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
If you’re a parent/guardian with a student heading to college this fall, join us to learn more about how to best prepare your child for their next educational journey. This sessions will cover some of the key conversations to have with your child before they start college. From understanding finances, to navigating a college campus, to making sure your child knows how to do their laundry, we will help you feel prepared to send your child to college!
This event is part of a 6-event series called The College Planning series. Check out the other events at the link below!

2026 Industry Partner of the Year Awards
2026-05-08 07:30 - 09:00 | Wood Lake Meeting Center, Woodlake Drive, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
This award acknowledges individuals and organizations who enhance K-12 student achievement, show leadership and commitment to ongoing development, advocate for career and technical education paths, and display collaboration among K-12 schools, businesses, trades, and higher education institutions.
Tentative Agenda:
7:30 AM – Breakfast & Networking
8:00 AM – Round Table Sessions
8:30 AM – Regional Impact Review & Awards Ceremony
Nomination Form:
bit.ly/IPOY2026Nominate
Registration Link:
bit.ly/IndustryPartneroftheYearAwards2025Registration
This event is free to attend. Tables of 6 are reserved for all nominees and nominators, with additional seating available upon request.

2026 Middle School Career Academy (Summer Camp)
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-12 15:00 | Rochester Community and Technical College – Heintz Center, Collegeview Road East, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
For students in current grades 6, 7, 8
400 seats available – Register today!
– Half-day with one pathway or full-day with two pathways, lunch provided
Interactive career exploration
25 students per session
PATHWAYS: Agriculture, Construction, Culinary, & Hospitality, Health Science “SCRUBS Camp”, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Public Safety and Emergency Services, Transportation

REGISTRATION: Limited to 25 students per session and 400 seats are available, so do not hesitate to register as soon as you can.

Camp Options Include: Morning Session (8-11 AM), Afternoon Session (12-3 PM).
