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SUMMARY:STEAM Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:STEAM Summit Mission and Overview:\nThe STEAM Summit encourages over 1\,000 middle and high school students to pursue science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math careers by connecting them to business and higher educational institutions which offer STEAM courses in a highly interactive\, hands-on format. \nThe future success of the Southeast Minnesota economy depends on a well-prepared pipeline of students with the education and skills needed to keep the region’s business and industry competitive. This summit brings together 50+ businesses\, higher education\, local government and our community to motivate and prepare students for an increasingly competitive global marketplace. \nQuestions\nFor questions please contact Ally Sheehan at asheehan@rochestermnchamber.com.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/steam-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Rochester Community and Technical College – Field House\, Select a Country:
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@rochestermnchamber.com
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SUMMARY:Career Watch Parties - Webinar for Students & Educators
DESCRIPTION:The high school career watch parties are geared toward high school students and educators to help students navigate the pathway between high school and the next stage of their life through introductions to a variety of careers.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/discover-mayo-clinic-high-school-webinar/2024-11-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Career Watch Parties - Webinar for Students & Educators
DESCRIPTION:The high school career watch parties are geared toward high school students and educators to help students navigate the pathway between high school and the next stage of their life through introductions to a variety of careers.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/discover-mayo-clinic-high-school-webinar/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Discover Mayo Clinic Explorers
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/discover-mayo-clinic-explorers-2/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus\, 1st Street Southwest\, Rochester\, MN\, 55905\, United States
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SUMMARY:CHANGEMAKER HUBS
DESCRIPTION:Changemaker Hubs are day-long design thinking experiences that bring students\, educators\, school leaders\, and community members together to explore an essential question: How can we transform education to ensure that all young people have a safe and inclusive school where they develop the essential skills they need to thrive in a complex and interconnected world? \nSTUDENT COLLABORATION | Using our Knowledge to Action Process\, students will use their own lived experiences as well as new information that they gather to think critically and creatively about what school can and should look like. \nPROFESSIONAL LEARNING | While the students collaborate\, adults will engage in professional learning around what global competence is\, why it is important\, and how to facilitate active learning experiences that build on students’ interests\, elevate their voices\, and develop the essential skills we know young people need. \nCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | A big part of this day is the dialogue that takes place between adults and students. Business and community leaders\, educators and administrators\, and students from across multiple districts or schools will engage in conversation to learn from and with one another. \nOUTCOMES | Students will develop solutions to take back to their schools and districts that start conversations in their communities that will benefit everyone. Adults will gain a new understanding of the student experience as well as the tools they need to support youth-led change. \nESSENTIAL QUESTIONS | What does school feel like for young people today? What did school feel like for the adults? What are the essential skills businesses and community leaders look for in potential employees? What are the skills and dispositions that people need to be active and engaged citizens? How can our education system be more nimble so it can keep pace with a world that is changing faster than ever before? \nView Flyer
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/changemaker-hubs/
LOCATION:Southeast Service Cooperative\, Woodlake Drive\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast Service Cooperative":MAILTO:mschnell@ssc.coop
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SUMMARY:2024 - 2025 FAFSA Training for Educators and Counselors
DESCRIPTION:This is a “train the trainer” webinar for school counselors\, college access programs and community partners who work with students/families to complete the FAFSA. Presented by the MN Office of Higher Education. \n If you have specific questions related to this training\, please reach out to The Minnesota Office of Higher Education at financialaid.ohe@state.mn.us. \n\nPresentation slides are here.\nView the recording. To view it\, you will register with your name and email.\nPlease note: We are still compiling questions and answers from the live session. These will be sent out to everyone when completed. Thanks for your patience!
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/2024-2025-fafsa-training-for-educators-and-counselors/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:2025 - 2026 MN Dream Act Training
DESCRIPTION:Thanks for your interest in “25-26 MN Dream Act Training\,” presented December 4\, 2024. If you have specific questions related to this training\, please reach out to The Minnesota Office of Higher Education at financialaid.ohe@state.mn.us. \n\nPresentation slides are attached here.\nView the recording. To view it\, you will register with your name and email.\nPlease note: We are still compiling questions and answers from the live session. These will be sent out to everyone when completed. Thanks for your patience!
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/2025-2026-mn-dream-act-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:2024 - 2025 FAFSA Training for Educators and Counselors
DESCRIPTION:This is a “train the trainer” webinar for school counselors\, college access programs and community partners who work with students/families to complete the FAFSA. Presented by the MN Office of Higher Education. \n If you have specific questions related to this training\, please reach out to The Minnesota Office of Higher Education at financialaid.ohe@state.mn.us. \n\nPresentation slides are here.\nView the recording. To view it\, you will register with your name and email.\nPlease note: We are still compiling questions and answers from the live session. These will be sent out to everyone when completed. Thanks for your patience!
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/2024-2025-fafsa-training-for-educators-and-counselors/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:RISE for Youth Program - Application Window
DESCRIPTION:RISE for Youth is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Rochester branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) designed to help Black and underrepresented students transform themselves from youth with potential into competitive and empowered talent entering the workforce. \nRISE for Youth aims to create new pathways for success by providing students with critical educational and leadership skills\, training\, and long-term mentoring for successful careers in healthcare\, science\, and beyond. \nThe RISE for Youth Program will enroll a cohort model of 20 students from the local community. \nProgram dates\nThe 2025 summer program will be held June 9th through July 3rd\, 2025. \nThe program will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, Monday through Thursday at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Rochester\, Minnesota.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/rise-for-youth-program-application-window/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus\, 1st Street Southwest\, Rochester\, MN\, 55905\, United States
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SUMMARY:Career Immersion Program - Application Window
DESCRIPTION:Discover what a career in healthcare looks like and get an exclusive inside look at a wide range of healthcare careers. You are invited to apply to be a part of a talented group of diverse\, Minnesota high school incoming juniors and seniors at our Career Immersion Program offered June 22-26\, 2025. \nDuring this program\, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences will pull back the curtain and share insights and information about several careers most students don’t even know exist. \nThe program includes:\n*Discovery about the most in-demand careers in healthcare\n*Connecting with health sciences professionals\, including Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences students\, staff\, and faculty\n*Understanding the academic path for enrolling in health sciences programs\n*Learning and interactive sessions in college classrooms and labs\n*Gaining knowledge on what professionalism is in the healthcare setting\n*Networking with other students\n*Housing and meals\n*Transportation from a central location to and from Mayo Clinic
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/career-immersion-program-application-window/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus\, 1st Street Southwest\, Rochester\, MN\, 55905\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discover Healthcare 2025
DESCRIPTION:Southeast Service Coop in partnership with Rochester Community and Technical College and the Future Health Professionals (HOSA) Regional Conference to offer a Healthcare Event on Friday\, January 10th\, 2024 to 10th graders in the region. \nTwo sessions: 9:00 – 10:30 am and 10:45 am – 12:15 pm. \nFor any questions please contact SSC Healthcare Month lead Jami Schwickerath at jschwickerath@ssc.coop or by phone at 507.273.8365. \nYou are also encouraged to connect with your Career-Connected Learning Specialist:\nMike Schnell – mschnell@ssc.coop – 507.281.6683\nNick Wobig – nwobig@ssc.coop – 507.273.9661 \n 
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/discover-healthcare-2025/
LOCATION:Rochester Community and Technical College
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast Service Cooperative":MAILTO:mschnell@ssc.coop
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SUMMARY:Service-Learning Program through Volunteer Services - Application Window
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this program is to provide students (grades 11 & 12) with an opportunity to engage in volunteer service during their school day and receive academic credit. Through regular service\, students will be exposed to a healthcare environment\, observe a variety of career opportunities\, and develop their professional skills. \nFor our new Service-Learning Program through Volunteer Services\, students will engage in volunteer service experiences across the practice\, presenting them with opportunities to engage directly with patients\, clinical care team members\, and provide non-clinical assistance in a busy hospital environment. Our inaugural Service-Learning program will be the 2025-2026 school year\, with opportunities for single or multiple semester commitments. Ideal applicants would be:\n• Interested in a healthcare career\n• Inquisitive\, observational\, and tactile learners\n• Have a desire to be an engaged member of the Mayo Clinic care team \nService-Learning Program Applications will be accepted throughout the month of February\, with a final deadline of March 1. In addition to an application\, all applicants will be required to submit a Service-Learning agreement form\, to be signed by the student\, a parent/guardian\, and a school representative. Following review of submitted applications\, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services staff will invite a select number of students to interview for this opportunity. Final selections will be made by April 1.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/service-learning-program-through-volunteer-services-application-window/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus\, 1st Street Southwest\, Rochester\, MN\, 55905\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Girls' Engineering Day 2025 "I Look Like an Engineer"
DESCRIPTION:I Look Like An Engineer is an event hosted on February 1st at Iron Range Engineering in Virginia\, MN. This fun and free event is open to women in 9th-12th grade interested in learning more about STEM careers.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/2025-girls-engineering-day-2025-i-look-like-an-engineer/
LOCATION:Minnesota North – Virginia Campus\, 1001 W Chestnut Street\, Virginia\, 55792\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kortani Samsa":MAILTO:kortani.samsa.@ire.minnstate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T070000
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SUMMARY:FutureForward™ 2025 Groundhog Job Shadow Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Groundhog Job Shadow Day takes place annually on February 2. The day enables students across the nation to get an up-close look at the specifics of an actual job and how the skills they learn in school can be put into effective action\, in line with the jobs. On this day\, students from across the country shadow scientists\, firefighters\, mechanics\, doctors\, teachers\, and every other type of profession. \nSoutheast Service Cooperative is highlighting the importance of this type of career-connected learning experience with a month long initiative encouraging employers to partner with their local schools and start connecting with their future workforce.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/futureforward-2025-groundhog-job-shadow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T140000
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SUMMARY:Women in the Workforce - Hibbing Campus
DESCRIPTION:Local 10th – 12th Graders are invited to the Women in the Workforce event on Thursday\, February 6\, 2025\, from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nEvent includes: \nA panel of local professional women\nCampus program tours\nEmployer Booths\nFREE T-shirt and Lunch \nTo learn more\, contact Angela Heikkila at angela.heikkila@minnesotanorth.edu
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/women-in-the-workforce-hibbing-campus/
LOCATION:Minnesota North – Hibbing Campus\, 1515 East 25th Street\, Hibbing\,\, MN\, 55746
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T170000
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SUMMARY:Open House: Collaborative Healthcare Learning & Simulation Center
DESCRIPTION:As you know\, preparing youth for successful careers in healthcare requires hands-on experience and exposure to cutting-edge technology. To better support those with an interest in healthcare in southeast Minnesota\, we are excited to invite you to the Collaborative Healthcare Learning & Simulation Center Open House on Thursday\, February 6th\, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the First Floor\, Massey Building\, 202 1st Ave SE\, Rochester\, MN 55902. \nThis innovative center\, a collaborative effort between our region’s educational institutions\, addresses critical training challenges faced by both students and educators.\n• Limited access to training facilities: Overbooked private training spaces hinder collaborative learning and hands-on experience.\n• High cost of technology: Access to state-of-the-art equipment is often prohibitively expensive\, limiting student exposure to the latest advancements in healthcare. \nThe Simulation Center aims to overcome these barriers by providing:\n• Shared access to state-of-the-art technology: Experience immersive virtual simulations\, explore interactive virtual anatomy tables\, and gain hands-on experience in a realistic training environment.\n• Enhanced collaborative learning opportunities: The center facilitates collaborative training experiences\, preparing students for the teamwork and communication skills crucial for success in healthcare professions.\n• A valuable resource for CTE programs: The Simulation Center can serve as a valuable resource for your CTE programs\, providing students with unique learning experiences and enhancing their career readiness. \nJoin us at the Open House to:\n• Explore our simulation space\n• Experience an immersive virtual simulation\n• Try out an interactive virtual anatomy table\n• Discover the future of healthcare education and training \nWe believe this center will be a valuable asset to our region’s healthcare education ecosystem. We encourage all to attend and learn how the Simulation Center can support your future career success in healthcare.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/open-house-collaborative-healthcare-learning-simulation-center/
LOCATION:Massey Building\, 202 1st Ave SE\, Rochester\, 55902
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Rochester Advocates for Universities & Colleges":MAILTO:sness@ssc.coop
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SUMMARY:Bite of Reality - Grand Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Bite of Reality is a 1.5 hour ‘Real World\nSimulation’ that guides students through a\nday in the life of an adult. Each student is\ngiven a persona for the day. The persona\nincludes an occupation\, income\, credit\nscore\, family description\, possible debt and\nstudent loans. The student then moves\nfrom station to station making decisions\nabout how to spend their money on\nexpenses like housing\, transportation\,\ngroceries and dining\, child care\, etc.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/bite-of-reality-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:Reif Center\, 720 NW Conifer Dr\, Grand Rapids\, 55744\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T133000
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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day with Cloquet High School
DESCRIPTION:Event to bring female students from the Cloquet High School into USG for a tour and manufacturing career presentation. Lunch provided by USG.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/international-womens-day-with-cloquet-high-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T193000
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SUMMARY:SEMN Welding Competition - Instructor Training
DESCRIPTION:We will be offering an opportunity for welding instructors to meet with industry and post-secondary professionals to get a refresher/crash course on the welding processes required for competitors at this year’s competition. This will be a 3-hour event hosted by Rochester Community and Technical College\, Lincoln Electric\, Crenlo\, McNeilus Steel\, Local 6 Plumbers & Pipefitters\, and more. We will go over welding symbols\, plan reading\, the welding processes\, and ways to efficiently and effectively teach your students these topics. We will have resources you can take back to your classroom\, and you will make some great connections in the industry\, and have a chance to ask all the questions! \na. DATE: Wednesday\, 2/19/25\nb. TIME: 4:30 – 7:30 PM\nc. LOCATION: RCTC Heintz Center. Enter through Door H8 and proceed to the Weld Lab\nd. Only open to instructors – No students\, please\ne. Please bring your own welding PPE\nf. We will have pizza for everyone in attendance\ng. CEUs will be offered for everyone in attendance as well
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/semn-welding-competition-instructor-training/
LOCATION:Rochester Community and Technical College – Heintz Center\, Collegeview Road East\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast Minnesota Welding Competition":MAILTO:nwobig@ssc.coop
GEO:44.0206377;-92.4367772
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201005
CREATED:20250129T183506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T183506Z
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SUMMARY:RCTC - Aviation Program Open House
DESCRIPTION:The RCTC Aviation Pilot Program is hosting an Open House for people interested in this exciting career in the skies! The open house is Wednesday\, February 19 at the Signature Flight Hangar at the Rochester International Airport from 5:30pm to 7pm. \nInstructors and students will be there to chat about the program and career opportunities.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/rctc-aviation-program-open-house/
LOCATION:Signature Flight Support Hanger (RST)\, 7300 Brataas Dr SW\, Rochester\, 55902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201005
CREATED:20250224T211332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T211332Z
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SUMMARY:Austin High School (AHS) Career Pathways Day
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise with students. \nFeel free to bring informational materials\, job applications\, props\, demonstrations\, or anything else that can help students better understand your industry and the career pathways available. \nEngaging with Students: Students have been provided with a list of suggested questions and a survey to complete for prize drawings. Since they’re still exploring their options\, they may not always know what to ask. We encourage you to guide the conversation by sharing insights into your industry\, career paths and training requirements\, resources about your business\, and the pros and cons of your field.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/austin-high-school-ahs-career-pathways-day-2/
LOCATION:Austin High School – Hastings Gym\, 301 Third Street NW\, Austin\, 55912\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201005
CREATED:20240605T153915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T153915Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Up Your Passion for Teaching at the Educator Forum!
DESCRIPTION:Want a sneak peek into the exciting world of teaching? \nThe Educator Forum is your chance to see how educators stay at the top of their game! \nHere’s why you should attend: \nGet Inspired: Meet passionate teachers and learn what makes them tick.\nNetwork Like a Pro: Connect with educators and schools actively seeking future teachers!\nUnlock Opportunities: Get a head start on your teaching career with potential summer jobs or future employment!\nFutureproof Your Skills: See the latest tech and teaching practices firsthand! \nThis is your chance to: \nDiscover if teaching is the right path for you.\nLearn how to make a difference in young minds. ‍\nMake valuable connections for your future career. \nSo\, are you ready to step into the shoes of a educator? \nDon’t miss this chance to ignite your passion for teaching!
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/fire-up-your-passion-for-teaching-at-the-educator-forum/
LOCATION:Southeast Service Cooperative\, Woodlake Drive\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast Service Cooperative":MAILTO:mschnell@ssc.coop
GEO:43.9734063;-92.4589222
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201005
CREATED:20250219T231913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T231913Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Mayo Clinic Explorers: Nursing
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the different roles within Nursing through hands-on tasks and speak to nurses and other professionals to learn about the different roles and how to get started preparing for them. \nEVENT DETAILS\nAttendees: High school students\, grades 10th-12th \nDiscovery Sessions (Register by February 21\, 2025) Wednedays (2/26\, 3/5\, 3/12) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Stabile Building\, Downtown \nParent Q&A Panel: Parent are invited to learn more career opportunities at Mayo Clinic for their students – March 12\, 2025 from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. \nAcademic and Recruitment Fair: Talk with our affiliated colleges and Mayo Clinic recruiters – March 12\, 2025 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stabile Building (no registration needed)
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/discover-mayo-clinic-explorers-nursing/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus\, 1st Street Southwest\, Rochester\, MN\, 55905\, United States
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GEO:44.0223132;-92.4667642
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus 1st Street Southwest Rochester MN 55905 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1st Street Southwest:geo:-92.4667642,44.0223132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201005
CREATED:20250129T183422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T183422Z
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SUMMARY:Women in the Workforce - MN North Vermilion Campus - Ely
DESCRIPTION:Women in the Workforce – Vermilion Campus\nLocal 10th – 12th Graders are invited to the Women in the Workforce event on Thursday February 27\, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nEvent includes: \nPanel of local professional women\nCampus program tours\nEmployer Booths\nFREE T-shirt and Lunch
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/women-in-the-workforce-mn-north-vermilion-campus-ely/
LOCATION:Minnesota North – Ely Campus\, 1900 East Camp Street\, Ely\, 55731\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Heikkila":MAILTO:angela.heikkila@minnesotanorth.edu
GEO:47.9053103;-91.8368971
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minnesota North – Ely Campus 1900 East Camp Street Ely 55731 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 East Camp Street:geo:-91.8368971,47.9053103
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201005
CREATED:20241113T180148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T142821Z
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SUMMARY:Rochester Regional STEM Fair
DESCRIPTION:The STEM Fair is an event where students can showcase science and engineering projects. Prior to the event\, students find a question or problem that interests them. They build prototypes or conduct experiments\, sharing what they learned with their peers. Students may win awards based on the quality of their projects and presentations. \nThe STEM Fair will be held at the Rochester Regional Sports Complex at RCTC on Friday\, February 28\, 2025. \nWho can participate? Students in grades 6-12 who live in these SE Minnesota counties: Dodge\, Fillmore\, Goodhue\, Houston\, Mower\, Olmsted\, Rice\, Steele\, Wabasha\, and Winona. View the website to connect with your local coordinator. Don’t see one for your school? Use the website to contact us! \nVolunteer Judges Needed! View the informational volunteer flyer to learn more.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/rochester-regional-stem-fair/
LOCATION:Rochester Community and Technical College – Field House\, Select a Country:
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rochester Public Schools":MAILTO:johalverson@rochesterschools.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201005
CREATED:20240307T142918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T143203Z
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SUMMARY:2025 FutureForward™ Career\, College\, and Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join over 100 employers and post-secondary institutions in this truly regional career\, college\, and job fair. \nThis event has a history of bringing more than 1\,300 students from 13 school districts across SE MN together to learn more about local businesses and their future careers. \nGoals of this event:\n– Inform students about different career opportunities and pique their interest for the future.\n– Show different training options (post-secondary programs and employer-led) that allow students to get the skills they need.\n– Connect students to current and/or summer employment opportunities.\n– Highlight local employers willing to partner with area schools\, both now and in the future\, on career-connected learning opportunities like classroom presentations\, internships\, site tours\, and/or job-shadows. \nSign up your school here: https://bit.ly/FFCCJF2025School \nSign up your business here: https://bit.ly/3YdwL0X \n 
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/2025-futureforward-career-college-and-job-fair/
LOCATION:Cannon Falls Community Field House\, Minnesota Street East\, Cannon Falls\, MN\, 55009\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast Service Cooperative":MAILTO:mschnell@ssc.coop
GEO:44.5118277;-92.8899829
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cannon Falls Community Field House Minnesota Street East Cannon Falls MN 55009 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Minnesota Street East:geo:-92.8899829,44.5118277
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201005
CREATED:20250224T210509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T210558Z
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SUMMARY:Austin High School (AHS) Career Pathways Day
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise with students. \nFeel free to bring informational materials\, job applications\, props\, demonstrations\, or anything else that can help students better understand your industry and the career pathways available. \nEngaging with Students: Students have been provided with a list of suggested questions and a survey to complete for prize drawings. Since they’re still exploring their options\, they may not always know what to ask. We encourage you to guide the conversation by sharing insights into your industry\, career paths and training requirements\, resources about your business\, and the pros and cons of your field.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/austin-high-school-ahs-career-pathways-day/
LOCATION:Austin High School – Hastings Gym\, 301 Third Street NW\, Austin\, 55912\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201005
CREATED:20250219T231913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T231913Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Mayo Clinic Explorers: Nursing
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the different roles within Nursing through hands-on tasks and speak to nurses and other professionals to learn about the different roles and how to get started preparing for them. \nEVENT DETAILS\nAttendees: High school students\, grades 10th-12th \nDiscovery Sessions (Register by February 21\, 2025) Wednedays (2/26\, 3/5\, 3/12) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Stabile Building\, Downtown \nParent Q&A Panel: Parent are invited to learn more career opportunities at Mayo Clinic for their students – March 12\, 2025 from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. \nAcademic and Recruitment Fair: Talk with our affiliated colleges and Mayo Clinic recruiters – March 12\, 2025 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stabile Building (no registration needed)
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/discover-mayo-clinic-explorers-nursing/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus\, 1st Street Southwest\, Rochester\, MN\, 55905\, United States
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus 1st Street Southwest Rochester MN 55905 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1st Street Southwest:geo:-92.4667642,44.0223132
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T141500
DTSTAMP:20260405T201005
CREATED:20250203T223334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T223356Z
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SUMMARY:Construct Tomorrow - 2025 - Duluth
DESCRIPTION:Construct Tomorrow was founded in 2013 to bring awareness to high school students about the remarkable post-secondary career opportunities in the construction and building trades industries. \nSince then\, Construct Tomorrow has connected with 75\,000 students from more than 500 high schools across the state of Minnesota through experiential\, hands-on learning activities that feature the construction trades. Students who attend a Construct Tomorrow event receive practical\, one-on-one advice from experienced trades professionals\, and from current apprentices — young men and women not much older than the students themselves — who are thriving in apprenticeship programs.
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/construct-tomorrow-2025-duluth/
LOCATION:DECC – Duluth Entertainment Convention Center\, 350 Harbor Drive\, Duluth\, 55802\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Hailey Anunson":MAILTO:administrator@constructtomorrow.org
GEO:46.7802628;-92.0984629
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DECC – Duluth Entertainment Convention Center 350 Harbor Drive Duluth 55802 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=350 Harbor Drive:geo:-92.0984629,46.7802628
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201005
CREATED:20250219T231913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T231913Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Mayo Clinic Explorers: Nursing
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the different roles within Nursing through hands-on tasks and speak to nurses and other professionals to learn about the different roles and how to get started preparing for them. \nEVENT DETAILS\nAttendees: High school students\, grades 10th-12th \nDiscovery Sessions (Register by February 21\, 2025) Wednedays (2/26\, 3/5\, 3/12) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Stabile Building\, Downtown \nParent Q&A Panel: Parent are invited to learn more career opportunities at Mayo Clinic for their students – March 12\, 2025 from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. \nAcademic and Recruitment Fair: Talk with our affiliated colleges and Mayo Clinic recruiters – March 12\, 2025 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stabile Building (no registration needed)
URL:https://futureforward.org/event/discover-mayo-clinic-explorers-nursing/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus\, 1st Street Southwest\, Rochester\, MN\, 55905\, United States
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