FutureForward™

JA Finance Park Pop-Up
2026-04-09 08:15 - 11:45, 2026-03-31 08:15 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Minnesota
JA Finance Park is a hands-on financial literacy simulation where students step into the role of an adult for the day. Each student is assigned a career, salary, credit score, and life scenario, and works through real-world budgeting decisions such as housing, transportation, food, insurance, and more.
Volunteers play an important role in guiding students through the simulation, encouraging decision-making, and helping students understand how financial choices impact their future. No prior experience is needed—Junior Achievement staff provide a brief training and all materials, including a guide to support you throughout the experience.
This is a meaningful and engaging way to give back to your community and help students build the skills and confidence they need to live choice-filled lives.

Dream Student Paid Internship
2026-04-02 - 2026-04-16 | Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus, 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, United States
The Summer High School Internship program is a paid
summer internship available to underrepresented rising 11th
& 12th grade students to gain insight and experience into a
future career in healthcare.
This 10-week, 20-hour per week program gives you an
opportunity to experience the healthcare career possibilities.

Eagan Job Fair
2026-03-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Eagan Civic Center, 3870 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, 55121, United States
Join us at the Eagan Job Fair on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eagan Civic Arena, located at 3870 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN. This event is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to connect with a diverse range of employers from various industries.
Employers are encouraged to register early to secure their participation in this exciting event.
Explore new career opportunities and network with potential employers—all in one convenient location. Don’t miss out on this valuable chance to take the next step in your career journey!
What: Eagan Job Fair
When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10am – 1pm
Where: Eagan Civic Arena – 3870 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55121

Mayo Clinic Career Webinars
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Minnesota
These webinars are designed to provide guidance through Mayo Clinic’s application and interviewing process, along with highlighting the many career opportunities available at Mayo Clinic.
CRNA Insider Pathway to Success: Navigating Your Career Journey
February 24, 2026 – 4:30 p.m. CST
X-Ray – The Foundation of Diagnostic Imaging
February 26, 2026 – 1:00p.m. CST
DLMP – Phlebotomy
March 17, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. CST
CT & MRI – Advanced Imaging for Precision Care
May 7, 2026 – 1:00 p.m. CST
DLMP – Lab Assistant (LA)/Lab Processing Assistant (LPA)/Referral Specialists
May 19, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. CST
DLMP – CLT/CLS/Histology/Cytology
July 21, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. CST
Interventional Radiology – Where Imaging Meets Innovation
September 8, 2026 – 1:00 p.m. CST
DLMP – Phlebotomy
September 15, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. CST
DLMP – LA/LPA/Referral Specialists
November 10, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. CST
Nuclear Medicine – Imaging Beyond Anatomy
November 17, 2026 – 1:00 p.m. CST

Minnesota HOSA State Leadership Conference
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-11 13:30 | River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th avenue south, St. Cloud, 56301, United States
The Minnesota HOSA State Leadership Conference is an enriching and exciting event that brings together future healthcare professionals from across the state. This conference serves as a key platform for HOSA members to grow their leadership skills, connect with peers, and explore the ever-evolving world of healthcare.
Throughout the conference, participants take part in interactive workshops, hands-on sessions, and guest lectures led by professionals and educators in the field. From emerging medical technologies to career prep and personal development, the topics are designed to inspire and inform.
One of the highlights of SLC is the chance to compete. Students will demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and creativity in a wide range of healthcare-related competitive events. Winners at the state level earn the honor of advancing to the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Technology Exploration Award - Registration Closes - March 7
2026-03-07 | Online
The Technology Exploration Award recognizes high school students who take the initiative to set up meetings with and learn from technology practitioners. Students who pursue and earn this award will gain a deeper understanding of various technology careers and the paths to those careers, and benefit from building their professional networks earlier in life.
The path to earning this award provides students with professional skills and experiences that are not part of the curriculum in most schools, increasing the chance that they have opportunities that are not usual for high school students.
Basic award information:
– Students must reach out to and learn from a minimum of 5 technology practitioners to be recognized
– Registration ends on February 28th (just changed) March 7.
– The award submission period lasts from November 25th to March 31st (just changed) April 10th.
– There are possible cash prizes for earning this award (see the website for more information)
Website: https://mntech.org/technology-exploration-award/

Building Her Future: Women in Construction Panel
2026-03-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual, MN, United States
Join us for an apprentice-focused panel featuring women who began their journeys through MN Trades Academy and Lake Street Works and are now building successful careers in construction. Hear inspiring stories about internships, first job experiences, challenges, and the lessons that shaped their paths.
Panelists will share how hands-on training helped build their confidence and how their careers have grown since completing their programs.
Register Today – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blueprint-to-the-trades-speaker-series-women-in-construction-tickets-1983477707216?aff=oddtdtcreator

MAPS Teen Connect Fair
2026-03-05 08:45 - 11:45 | Minnesota
Need Employees, Volunteers, or Student Enrichment Participants?
Secure high school aged talent and help local teens make their summer count by registering for the 5th Annual Teen Connect Event hosted by Mankato Area Public Schools. This event connects MAPS students with local employers, volunteer and enrichment opportunities in the Mankato area.
Teen Connect will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. at Mankato East High School. Approximately 600 MAPS high school students are expected to attend and will have the opportunity to visit with organizations during the fair and follow up after the event.
Registration includes a table in the Mankato East High School gymnasium, promotion to students and families, and on site supervision by school personnel. Registration closes February 13, 2026, and space is limited. Participation must align with the MAPS mission and vision. This is a recruitment only event for jobs, volunteering, and enrichment opportunities. No sales or solicitation permitted.

2026 FutureForward™ Career, College, and Job Fair Sponsored by Mayo Clinic, Gemini, People's Energy Cooperative, Local 6, and Xcel Energy
2026-03-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Cannon Falls Community Field House, Minnesota Street East, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009, United States
Discover Your Future at the 2026 FutureForward™ Career, College, and Job Fair Sponsored by Mayo Clinic, Gemini, People’s Energy Cooperative, Local 6, and Xcel Energy
Join businesses representing every career cluster, hosting 95 booths, and more than 1,000 students from 17 schools at Southeast Minnesota’s premier regional career, college, and job fair.
What to Expect:

Interactive Exhibits – Each booth is encouraged to have engaging, hands-on activities to maximize the benefits for students, educators, and businesses.
Career Exploration – Learn about internships, school employment, and long-term career opportunities to get inspired for the future.
Training & Education – Explore training and education opportunities—like two-year and four-year college programs, hands-on apprenticeships, or employer-led training designed to advance your future career.
Job & Internship Opportunities – Discover part-time, full-time, and summer job openings.
FutureForward™ Resources – Each business will have a free FutureForward™ page that can be accessed by you, or your students, at any time without the need for any clunky logins and each business will have a FutureForward™ QR code on their booth to facilitate connections between students, educators, and the business or training partner.

Curious about the 2025 event? Check out the full report on the 2025 FutureForward™ Career, College, and Job Fair sponsored by Gemini below.

Final FutureForward™ Career, College, and Job Fair sponsored by Gemini 2025 Report – bit.ly/4iflTaz

This event is all about making connections and helping students take the next step toward their future. Don’t miss it!
Businesses sign up: bit.ly/42cBEIw
Schools sign up: bit.ly/4lh8PmN

Understanding Your Transfer Credit
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Many students will enter college with credit earned in high school, and many students will make the decision to transfer to another college once their higher education journey has already begun. Join us to learn more about how credits transfer, how to plan for a smooth transfer process, and more! This session is targeted towards transfer college students, but will include information that will be helpful for high school students who have earned college credit, too.
This event is part of a 6-event series called The College Planning series. Check out the other events at the link below!

Understand Your Financial Aid Offer
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Once a student applies for financial aid and sends their application off to a college, the college will begin processing the application to determine what the student can receive for financial aid. Once ready, the college will send off a financial aid offer letter. These letters include a lot of information, and understanding it all can be confusing. Join us to learn helpful tips and tricks for confidently reading an offer letter so you can make the best financial decisions for you and your family.
This event is part of a 6-event series called The College Planning series. Check out the other events at the link below!

2026 HEALTH CARE VIRTUAL CAREER DAY
2026-02-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, MN, United States
Explore a Career in Health Care
Health care careers provide high-paying, stable jobs – and Minnesota’s hospitals are hiring! Join the Minnesota Hospital Association for a free virtual career day to learn about opportunities in health care.
AUDIENCE
The webinar is designed for high school, university, community college, and technical school students who are interested in learning more about a career in health care.
Event Programming
A Day in Life of the Hospital
See what a typical day looks like inside a hospital and how different teams work together to care for patients.
Terrific Techs
Learn about lab, pharmacy, and surgical tech careers and how these hands-on roles support doctors and nurses.
Health Care Operations: Careers Beyond the Bedside
Discover the careers in health care that keep hospitals and clinics running, like administration, data, HR, and finance.
Direct Patient Care: Clinical Roles in Health Care
From nurses and physicians to physical and occupational therapy, explore a variety of clinical careers and how they work directly with patients.
Growing Your Health Care Career
Find out how you can start in one health care role and grow into new opportunities over time through education and experience.
Beyond Clinical Care: Essential Support Roles
Learn about support careers, including social, food, and environmental services, that play a critical role in patient care and hospital operations.
Taking Your Next Steps in Health Care
Get practical tips on education options, training programs, and entry-level jobs to help you start a health care career.
Find out more and register here: https://www.mnhospitals.org/about/about-mha/minnesota-hospital-foundation/virtual-career-day/

2026 Educator Forum: AI Unleashed
2026-02-11 16:30 - 19:30 | Southeast Service Cooperative, Woodlake Drive, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
Sessions for every K-12 educator, future educator, professional hiring a STEM workforce, & STEM enthusiast!
Explore the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education alongside engaging sessions on computer science, math, science, integrated STEM, and technology integration.
Register at www.ssc.coop

FutureForward(TM) Group Job Shadow Day at Mayo Clinic Austin
2026-02-11 08:45 - 11:30, 2025-12-03 08:45 - 11:30 | Mayo Clinic Austin, 1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, 55912, United States
Step inside the world of healthcare during the FutureForward™ Group Job Shadow Day at Mayo Clinic Austin. This immersive career exploration experience gives students a behind-the-scenes look at one of the region’s leading healthcare organizations.
Throughout the day, students will dive deeper into several healthcare careers while meeting professionals who make a difference every day. Participants will tour various departments, learn about career pathways and education requirements, and gain valuable insights into the teamwork, technology, and compassion that define healthcare at Mayo Clinic.
This is more than a tour—it’s a chance to explore your future and discover the many ways you can make an impact in the healthcare field.

FAFSA 101
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
In Minnesota, ALL students should apply for financial aid using one of two applications! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most commonly used form – and is for students who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. We will provide insight on specific sections of your application, tips to avoid common errors and more. Financial aid experts will be available to answer your questions in the Q & A during the session.
This event is part of a 6-event series called The College Planning series. Check out the other events at the link below!

Scholarships 101
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
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!
This event is part of a 6-event series called The College Planning series. Check out the other events at the link below!

FORGE Welding Instructor Training
2026-02-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Rochester Community and Technical College – Heintz Center, Collegeview Road East, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
Led by FORGE by FutureForward™ in partnership with Rochester Community and Technical College, Lincoln Electric, Local #6 Plumbers & Pipefitters, Airgas, and Emcor Enclosures, the day-long training will focus on blueprint reading, weld acceptance criteria, hands-on welding, and direct coaching from industry experts. The goal is to better equip instructors with practical, real-world techniques they can immediately bring back to their students, ensuring learners are prepared for modern welding careers in trades, manufacturing, and engineering.
This instructor training also serves as preparation for the FutureForward™ Welding Competition, taking place April 15, 2026, at the Local #6 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center in Rochester.

Discover Mayo Clinic Explorers: Respiratory Care
2026-01-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus, 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, United States
Are you interested in a rewarding healthcare career where you make a direct impact on patient care? Mayo Clinic invites you to attend an interactive Respiratory Therapy Educational Experience designed to help you explore this in demand profession.
During this hands on event, participants will:
• Learn about careers in Respiratory Therapy
• Complete hands on activities related to the field
• Connect with respiratory therapists and healthcare professionals
• Discover how to start preparing for a career at Mayo Clinic
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🫁 2026 Respiratory Therapy Education Experience – Event Details
📍 Location: Downtown Campus, Rochester, MN
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
🕘 Morning Session (9:00–10:30 AM CST)
High school students (Grades 9–12)
🕚 Afternoon Session (11:00 AM–12:30 PM CST)
College students and adult learners
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✅ Registration
Please register online by January 19, 2026 using the link below:
👉 Register Here: https://airtable.com/appZMWX9aXc8Qzg5a/pagyKMu00z6ZSxUTa/form
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If you have questions, please contact workforcedevelopment@mayo.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you and helping you take the first step toward a life changing career in healthcare.

Earn College Credit in High School
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Earn College Credit in High School
Jan 20, 2026 from 7 to 8pm
Location: Online
Are you a high school student or parent looking to learn more about all the ways to earn college credit in high school? Join us for this virtual information session, where we will discuss the different programs that may be available in your school.
This event is part of a 6-event series called The College Planning series. Check out the other events!

IASC Career Pathways 8th Grade Career Day
2026-01-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Minnesota North Itasca, 1851 East Highway 169, Grand Rapids, 55744, United States
IASC NEXT 8th Grade Introduction to Career Pathways
This event introduces all IASC 8th Grade students to the eight career pathway options supported by IASC NEXT. Students rotate through a series of hands-on activities coordinated by IASC NEXT Career Pathways instructors. This helps prepare them to select classes that will prepare them for their future.
Half-day sessions are held on Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9. Morning sessions run from 9:00 to 11:00 and afternoon sessions run from 12:00 to 2:00.

Discover Healthcare 2026
2026-01-09 08:30 - 12:00 | Rochester Community and Technical College – Heintz Center, Collegeview Road East, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
Southeast Service Cooperative and RCTC, in partnership with Minnesota HOSA bring you “Discover Healthcare” at the Heintz Center on January 10, 2025. Experience hands-on learning with real-life medical professionals.
Two sessions: 8:30 – 10:00 am and 10:00 am – 11:30 am.
For any questions please contact SSC Healthcare Month lead Jami Schwickerath at jschwickerath@ssc.coop or by phone at 507.273.8365.
You are also encouraged to connect with your Career-Connected Learning Specialist:
Jeannie Meidlinger – jmeidlinger@ssc.coop – 507.206.9963
Mike Schnell – mschnell@ssc.coop – 507.281.6683
Nick Wobig – nwobig@ssc.coop – 507.273.9661

Blueprints to the Trades: A Speaker Series
2025-12-09 18:00 - 18:30 | Zoom
Construction Careers Foundation is partnering with Apprenticeship Minnesota to host the Blueprints to the Trades series. This series will be offered as live webinar sessions and is designed for a wide variety of audiences including educators, parents and guardians, and high school students who want to enter the construction trades through registered apprenticeship. Discover valuable insights into apprenticeship programs, career opportunities, and the steps to building a successful future in construction!
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday, October 28 at 3:30pm – Pathways to Welding through Registered Apprenticeship
Wednesday, November 12 at 12:00pm – Tools of the Trade: Apprenticeship Panel
Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00pm – Get Hired, Get Trained: Intent to Hire 101

The 2026 Rural Forum by GreenSeam
2025-12-04 16:00 - 20:30 | Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
Student Applications to Attend Rural Forum Free Now Open!
The 2025 Rural Forum will take place on December 4 in Mankato, an annual keynote event from GreenSeam offering students the competitive opportunity to connect with regional agricultural employers in their area of study. Students at regional colleges and universities may apply to attend at no cost through November 20, thanks to student sponsor, ISG.
Event Website: www.greenseam.org/ruralforum
At the Rural Forum
This annual event is attended by regional agribusiness leaders and public officials to discuss the latest trends impacting agricultural industries in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. The student ticket includes:
Personalized table placement with companies and professionals in their areas of interest for the dinner and the program.
Networking with over 200 agricultural professionals in the public and private sectors.
A program featuring Keynote remarks from a founding family member of one of the largest dairies in the U.S., Fair Oaks Farms, and Q&A with a panel of state lawmakers.
Who Should Apply?
A background or academic focus in agriculture is not necessary to apply! This opportunity is for any student searching for internships and employment opportunities from the following areas of study:
Business
Education
Engineering
Finance & Accounting
Human Resources
Life Sciences
Marketing & Communications
Political Science
Technology
Trades Pathways
50 student applicants from these disciplines will be selected to attend by showing initiative to connect with potential employers and take advantage of this special opportunity!
Apply Here by Nov. 20: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8480363/2025-Rural-Forum-Student-Attendee-Application
To learn more about the Rural Forum, visit www.greenseam.org/ruralforum

Major Madness
2025-11-20 08:00 - 13:30 | Southwest Minnesota State University, State Street, Marshall, Minnesota, 56258, United States
Major Madness is an event for current and recently transitioned EL, BIPOC, and first-generation juniors and seniors to learn about career and academic opportunities available after high school. Students will have an opportunity to hear from professionals and college students from diverse backgrounds talk about their career and academic experiences. Minnesota West and SMSU Admissions and Financial Aid staff will be available to answer questions. Campus tours will also be available.
