Health Sciences Internship
2024-03-20 08:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
The 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.
For any questions, please contact Sarah Bohnet, MHA Grant Program Manager at sbohnet@mnhospitals.org.

Discover Mayo Clinic High School Webinar
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
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.

All Craft University 2024
2024-04-01 - 2024-05-10
Earn while you Learn!
This 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.
Apply no later than May 10.
Interviewing begins April 01.
Must be 18 years old by the start of class – June 18.

MN HOSA State Leadership Competition
2024-04-07 08:00 - 2024-04-09 14:00 | River’s Edge Convention Center, Saint Cloud, MN
Three days of learning, leading, serving and innovating! Competitive events, networking, workshops, speakers, activities and more!

Outstanding Industry Partner of the Year Awards
2024-04-12 07:30 - 09:00 | Wood Lake Meeting Center, Woodlake Drive, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
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.
Nominate 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.)
Register 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.)
Together, we can elevate the future of our students and the region’s workforce.

Mayo Surg Tech Open House
2024-04-13 08:30 - 14:00
Whether you are a student (grade 10 – 12), or a high
school graduate, you are invited to attend this hands on
event. Join us to see a mock operating room and
experience surgical services tasks utilizing operating
room instruments and equipment.
Connect with Mayo Clinic professionals who currently
work in Surgical Services. You will have the opportunity
to ask questions and learn how to get started preparing
for a career in this exciting field.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024
Each session is the same
experience offered at different times.
• Session #1: 8:30 am – 10 am
• Session #2: 10:30 am – 12 pm
• Session #3: 12:30 pm – 2 pm
Consider a life-changing career at Mayo Clinic in Rochester where you will play a vital role in saving lives. Our team-focused
approach brings leading expertise to each patient with research and education that deliver innovation.

Onsite Hiring Event - Materials Handlers
2024-04-17 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-18 08:00 - 16:00 | Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus, 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, United States
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.
Please follow these two steps to secure your interview:
Click on the “Apply Now” button to the upper right corner of https://jobs.mayoclinic.org to apply to this posting today.
Click 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.
Interview Event Location: 3131 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Materials 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.

Southeast Minnesota Welding Competition 2024
2024-04-30 08:00 - 15:00 | Rochester Community and Technical College – Heintz Center, Collegeview Road East, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
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.
More information regarding registrations will be posted soon.

Young Authors, Young Artists Conference
2024-05-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-14 09:00 - 2024-05-16 13:30 | Rochester Community and Technical College – Heintz Center, Collegeview Road East, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
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!

Lemonade Day - Rochester, MN
2024-06-08
Squeeze The Day! Help us empower today’s youth to be tomorrow’s entrepreneurs!
Lemonade 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!
The 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.
Each 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.
Once 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.
Lemonade Day – June 8, 2024
Going 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.
Join 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!
Reach out to Ally Sheehan at asheehan@rochestermnchamber.com with questions!

Child Life 101
2024-07-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual, MN, United States
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.
Registration period closes Thursday, July 25, 2024
To learn more about the Child Life Specialist Internship: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/child-life-specialist-internship-minnesota/

The Minnesota Manufactured™ Statewide Tour Student Video Contest
2024-09-01 - 2025-02-28
Students are encouraged to create a video that highlights the importance of manufacturing in Minnesota. To submit the video, simply upload it to YouTube or Vimeo and send a link to our Center’s email address at mnmfg@minnstate.edu. Be sure to include the hashtags #MinnesotaManufactured, #MinnesotaManufacturing, #StatewideTour, and #MNMFGStudentVideoContest in the social media posts about the contest.
The video contest is a unique blend of educational enrichment and creative expression giving students the opportunity to:
• Polish their communication skills: Crafting clear and concise messages enhances the ability to convey complex ideas effectively both in person and online.
• Explore manufacturing careers: Gain insights into the diverse and rewarding career paths in manufacturing, sparking interest or inspiring students to share this knowledge with others.
• Unleash their creativity: Showcase storytelling and video production skills by creating compelling and engaging content.
• Win exciting prizes: Compete for cash awards valued up to $750!
Three prizes will be awarded to the winning students as determined by the Statewide Tour Video committee:
• 1st place prize: $750 cash prize
• 2nd place prize: $500 cash prize
• 3rd place prize: $250 cash prize
The contest deadline is February 28, 2025. See the full details of the contest, including video topic ideas, best practices, resources, and much more at mnmfg.org/videocontest.
We hope to see your students’ videos in the Minnesota Manufactured™ Statewide Tour Manufacturing Student Video Contest! Good luck!
Jaimee Meyer
Director of Marketing and Outreach

Manufacturing Pathway Internship Signing Day
2024-09-16 11:30 - 13:30 | Timberlake Lodge, 144 SE 17th Street, Grand Rapids, United States
Celebrate with students,
parents, educators, and
business partners on the
accomplishment of the
manufacturing pathway
students being placed at a local
company for an internship.

Southwest Minnesota Career Expo - Marshall
2024-09-24 09:15 - 12:25 | Southwest Minnesota State University, State Street, Marshall, Minnesota, 56258, United States
The Career Expo has evolved into a highly interactive event. Hundreds of business, agency, and education volunteers work together to provide this opportunity for high school students, adult basic education students, and various SW MN Workforce Center participants … and nearly 2,000 students participate annually, and each year the number and type of interactive exhibits expand to better meet the needs of schools and students from the region.

Southwest Minnesota Career Expo - Worthington
2024-09-25 09:15 - 12:30 | Minnesota West Community & Technical College, College Way, Worthington, Minnesota, 56187, United States

Ready, Set, FAFSA! - Session #1: Apply to College
2024-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Suggested audience: 10th, 11th, 12th grade students and their parent(s)/guardian(s)
Applying for college can be daunting. This session will help simplify the process, providing all the information you need to know about preparing, searching, and applying for college. We will provide a broad overview of how to choose a college, provide several tools to narrow down your search, and tips for completing your college applications.
Please follow the link below to register for the event.

Ready, Set, FAFSA! - Session #4: Search for Scholarships
2024-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Suggested audience: 10th, 11th, 12th grade students and their parent(s)/guardian(s)
Want to know more about earning free money for college? Learn how to search and apply for scholarships to help you pay for your education after high school. We will highlight specific scholarships, provide tools to keep you organized, and tips to make your application stand out!
Please register for this event at the link below.

2024 SE MN Education Fair - Winona State University
2024-09-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Rochester Community and Technical College – Field House, Select a Country:
Who comes to a Minnesota Education Fair?
Anyone interested in postsecondary education and military opportunities is welcome to attend a Minnesota Education Fair. Most high schools in Minnesota will be invited to attend a specific program based on the school’s proximity to a MEF site. Prior to each MEF, the Site Coordinator will provide site-specific information to area high schools and participating postsecondary institution.
Download Questions to Ask: https://www.mn-acac.org/Resources/Documents/Past%20MEF/MEF_Questions_When_Attending_a_Fair.pdf
REGISTER BEFORE YOU GO TO THE FAIR!
Students attending the fairs go to the registration page at www.StriveFair.com and fill out a quick form on their phone or computer (in advance or at the door). When they sign up, StriveScan sends them a barcode via text message and email. The next day, students receive an email with a report on all of the colleges and representatives they met along with their contact information and social media profiles. There is no cost for students.
Don’t forget to pre-register your personal information online! Sign up for a barcode at strivefair.com.

2024 La Crosse Education Fair - La Crosse Expo Center
2024-09-30 09:00 - 13:30 | La Crosse Expo Center, Front Street South, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Wisconsin Education Fairs is excited to offer Wisconsin wide College Fairs. Students, families, and school counselors will have access to over 100 colleges, universities, military branches, and specialty schools. Chat with representatives, meet other students and narrow down your college search.
Wisconsin Education Fairs provide easy access to information about postsecondary options on a timely basis for all Wisconsin citizens, regardless of geographic location.
WEF includes in its participant list all UW state universities and centers, Wisconsin’s independent colleges and universities, Wisconsin technical colleges, and many out-of-state institutions. In addition, many community colleges, trade schools, and the national service organizations, such as the armed forces are represented
Don’t know where to start? Consider the following before attending an Education Fair:

What are your career goals?
How far from home are you willing and able to go?
What size campus would you strive in?
Will financial aid and scholarships be available?

Next while at the fair. Use your time wisely by showing demonstrated interest….meaning, go up to a school you are interested in and bring a list of questions to ask booth representatives.
Consider asking some of these:

Tell me about your most popular programs. What makes them so popular?
What are your application deadlines and how much to apply?
What do students like most about your school?
What is the biggest complaint from current students?
What kinds of students are happiest at your school?
What is your admission criteria?
Tell me about your campus location.
How does your career planning department compare to other colleges/universities?
Can you give me the names of a few students whom I could talk to about their experience at your school?
What is the average total cost—including tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other estimated expenses—for the first year?
What percentage of students graduate with debt?
What is the average amount of student loan debt for graduates?
Are there on-campus work opportunities for work-study students? What if I don’t quality for a work-study job?
If I am awarded a grant, can I expect it to remain constant all four years (assuming my financial circumstances don’t change)?

All the representatives are excited to chat and meet with you. It can be a little awkward on where to start if you’re not prepared for the fair. Hope this helps get you pointed in the right direction.
REGISTER BEFORE YOU GO TO THE FAIR!
Students attending the fairs go to the registration page at www.StriveFair.com and fill out a quick form on their phone or computer (in advance or at the door). When they sign up, StriveScan sends them a barcode via text message and email. The next day, students receive an email with a report on all of the colleges and representatives they met along with their contact information and social media profiles. There is no cost for students.
Don’t forget to pre-register your personal information online! Sign up for a barcode at strivefair.com.

2024 SE MN Education Fair - RCTC
2024-09-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Rochester Community and Technical College – Field House, Select a Country:

2024 Manufacturing Month
2024-10-01 - 2024-11-30
Manufacturing Month will feature:
– In person and virtual tours
– FutureForward™ links to manufacturers
– Classroom speaker opportunities
– Activities & classroom Supplements
– Connection to Construct Tomorrow

Ready, Set, FAFSA! - Session #1: Apply to College
2024-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Suggested audience: 10th, 11th, 12th grade students and their parent(s)/guardian(s)
Applying for college can be daunting. This session will help simplify the process, providing all the information you need to know about preparing, searching, and applying for college. We will provide a broad overview of how to choose a college, provide several tools to narrow down your search, and tips for completing your college applications.
To register for this event please click the link below.

Discover Healthcare - Northern Minnesota
2024-10-02 09:00 - 14:00 | The College of St. Scholastica, 1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, 55811, United States
The 2024 Discover Health Career Exploration Event is an opportunity to learn about the types of healthcare careers and education students can find in Northern Minnesota. Discover Healthcare is a hands-on, fun activity for students.

Discover Mayo Clinic Explorers
2024-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus, 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, United States
This 7-week educational experience will provide you the opportunity to complete hands-on tasks and speak with healthcare professionals at the No. 1 hospital in the U.S. to learn about the types of roles we offer and how to start preparing for them.

Ready, Set, FAFSA! - Session #2: Understanding Financial Aid
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Suggested audience: 10th, 11th, 12th grade students and their parent(s)/guardian(s)
Paying for college should not be a barrier for anyone. This session will help you learn about the many ways to pay for college including grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study. We will answer these questions and more: Which funds are free to eligible students, which funds must be paid back, and which funds require a little work to receive but are still free?
Please follow the link below to register for this event.
