MN Works: Exploring Tech and Trades
2024-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Riverland Community College, 2200 Riverland Dr, Albert Lea, 56007, United States
The Minnesota State Centers of Excellence and Riverland are excited to invite you to “Minnesota Works: Exploring Tech and Trades” on Friday, November 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Riverland Community College in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
This event is your invitation to explore the high skill and high paying jobs critical to Minnesota’s economic future. This daylong event will feature a morning with a snapshot of eight career sectors to explore with hands-on activities. You’ll have the opportunity in the afternoon to immerse yourself in a one-hour session with leaders and students in these fields, allowing you and program students to become more informed and excited about career education. There will be opportunities for tours of Riverland’s labs and classroom spaces.

Discover Mayo Clinic Explorers
2024-11-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-18 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.

Construct Tomorrow - 2024 - Mankato
2024-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Mankato Mayo Civic Center, Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, Minnesota, 56001, United States
Construct Tomorrow helps bring awareness to high school students about the amazing post-secondary opportunities in the construction and building trades industries.

Career Watch Parties - Webinar for Students & Educators
2024-11-12 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-11-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
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.

STEAM Summit 2024
2024-11-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Rochester Community and Technical College – Field House, Select a Country:
STEAM Summit Mission and Overview:
The 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.
The 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.
Questions
For questions please contact Ally Sheehan at asheehan@rochestermnchamber.com.

CHANGEMAKER HUBS
2024-11-19 08:00 - 15:00 | Southeast Service Cooperative, Woodlake Drive, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
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?
STUDENT 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.
PROFESSIONAL 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.
COMMUNITY 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.
OUTCOMES | 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.
ESSENTIAL 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?
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2024 - 2025 FAFSA Training for Educators and Counselors
2024-12-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
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.
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.

Presentation slides are here.
View the recording. To view it, you will register with your name and email.
Please 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!

2025 - 2026 MN Dream Act Training
2024-12-04 14:30 - 15:30 | Zoom
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.

Presentation slides are attached here.
View the recording. To view it, you will register with your name and email.
Please 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!

RISE for Youth Program - Application Window
2025-01-01 - 2025-03-14 | Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus, 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, United States
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.
RISE 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.
The RISE for Youth Program will enroll a cohort model of 20 students from the local community.
Program dates
The 2025 summer program will be held June 9th through July 3rd, 2025.
The program will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Career Immersion Program - Application Window
2025-01-01 - 2025-03-15 | Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus, 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, United States
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.
During 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.
The program includes:
*Discovery about the most in-demand careers in healthcare
*Connecting with health sciences professionals, including Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences students, staff, and faculty
*Understanding the academic path for enrolling in health sciences programs
*Learning and interactive sessions in college classrooms and labs
*Gaining knowledge on what professionalism is in the healthcare setting
*Networking with other students
*Housing and meals
*Transportation from a central location to and from Mayo Clinic

Discover Healthcare 2025
2025-01-10 09:00 - 12:15 | Rochester Community and Technical College
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.
Two sessions: 9:00 – 10:30 am and 10:45 am – 12:15 pm.
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:
Mike Schnell – mschnell@ssc.coop – 507.281.6683
Nick Wobig – nwobig@ssc.coop – 507.273.9661

Service-Learning Program through Volunteer Services - Application Window
2025-02-01 - 2025-03-01 | Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus, 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, United States
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.
For 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:
• Interested in a healthcare career
• Inquisitive, observational, and tactile learners
• Have a desire to be an engaged member of the Mayo Clinic care team
Service-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.

2025 Girls' Engineering Day 2025 "I Look Like an Engineer"
2025-02-01 10:00 - 18:00 | Minnesota North – Virginia Campus, 1001 W Chestnut Street, Virginia, 55792, United States
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.

FutureForward™ 2025 Groundhog Job Shadow Initiative
2025-02-02 07:00 - 19:00
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.
Southeast 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.

Women in the Workforce - Hibbing Campus
2025-02-06 09:30 - 14:00 | Minnesota North – Hibbing Campus, 1515 East 25th Street, Hibbing,, MN, 55746
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.
Event includes:
A panel of local professional women
Campus program tours
Employer Booths
FREE T-shirt and Lunch
To learn more, contact Angela Heikkila at angela.heikkila@minnesotanorth.edu

Open House: Collaborative Healthcare Learning & Simulation Center
2025-02-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Massey Building, 202 1st Ave SE, Rochester, 55902
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.
This innovative center, a collaborative effort between our region’s educational institutions, addresses critical training challenges faced by both students and educators.
• Limited access to training facilities: Overbooked private training spaces hinder collaborative learning and hands-on experience.
• High cost of technology: Access to state-of-the-art equipment is often prohibitively expensive, limiting student exposure to the latest advancements in healthcare.
The Simulation Center aims to overcome these barriers by providing:
• 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.
• Enhanced collaborative learning opportunities: The center facilitates collaborative training experiences, preparing students for the teamwork and communication skills crucial for success in healthcare professions.
• 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.
Join us at the Open House to:
• Explore our simulation space
• Experience an immersive virtual simulation
• Try out an interactive virtual anatomy table
• Discover the future of healthcare education and training
We 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.

Bite of Reality - Grand Rapids
2025-02-07 08:30 - 14:00 | Reif Center, 720 NW Conifer Dr, Grand Rapids, 55744, United States
Bite of Reality is a 1.5 hour ‘Real World
Simulation’ that guides students through a
day in the life of an adult. Each student is
given a persona for the day. The persona
includes an occupation, income, credit
score, family description, possible debt and
student loans. The student then moves
from station to station making decisions
about how to spend their money on
expenses like housing, transportation,
groceries and dining, child care, etc.

International Women’s Day with Cloquet High School
2025-02-11 12:00 - 2025-03-11 13:30
Event to bring female students from the Cloquet High School into USG for a tour and manufacturing career presentation. Lunch provided by USG.

SEMN Welding Competition - Instructor Training
2025-02-19 16:30 - 19:30 | Rochester Community and Technical College – Heintz Center, Collegeview Road East, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
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!
a. DATE: Wednesday, 2/19/25
b. TIME: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
c. LOCATION: RCTC Heintz Center. Enter through Door H8 and proceed to the Weld Lab
d. Only open to instructors – No students, please
e. Please bring your own welding PPE
f. We will have pizza for everyone in attendance
g. CEUs will be offered for everyone in attendance as well

RCTC - Aviation Program Open House
2025-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Signature Flight Support Hanger (RST), 7300 Brataas Dr SW, Rochester, 55902, United States
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.
Instructors and students will be there to chat about the program and career opportunities.

Austin High School (AHS) Career Pathways Day
2025-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Austin High School – Hastings Gym, 301 Third Street NW, Austin, 55912, United States
Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise with students.
Feel 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.
Engaging 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.

Fire Up Your Passion for Teaching at the Educator Forum!
2025-02-26 16:30 - 19:30 | Southeast Service Cooperative, Woodlake Drive, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
Want a sneak peek into the exciting world of teaching?
The Educator Forum is your chance to see how educators stay at the top of their game!
Here’s why you should attend:
Get Inspired: Meet passionate teachers and learn what makes them tick.
Network Like a Pro: Connect with educators and schools actively seeking future teachers!
Unlock Opportunities: Get a head start on your teaching career with potential summer jobs or future employment!
Futureproof Your Skills: See the latest tech and teaching practices firsthand!
This is your chance to:
Discover if teaching is the right path for you.
Learn how to make a difference in young minds. ‍
Make valuable connections for your future career.
So, are you ready to step into the shoes of a educator?
Don’t miss this chance to ignite your passion for teaching!

Discover Mayo Clinic Explorers: Nursing
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus, 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, United States
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.
EVENT DETAILS
Attendees: High school students, grades 10th-12th
Discovery 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
Parent 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.
Academic 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)

Women in the Workforce - MN North Vermilion Campus - Ely
2025-02-27 09:30 - 14:00 | Minnesota North – Ely Campus, 1900 East Camp Street, Ely, 55731, United States
Women in the Workforce – Vermilion Campus
Local 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.
Event includes:
Panel of local professional women
Campus program tours
Employer Booths
FREE T-shirt and Lunch

Rochester Regional STEM Fair
2025-02-28 09:45 - 13:00 | Rochester Community and Technical College – Field House, Select a Country:
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.
The STEM Fair will be held at the Rochester Regional Sports Complex at RCTC on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Who 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!
Volunteer Judges Needed! View the informational volunteer flyer to learn more.

2025 FutureForward™ Career, College, and Job Fair
2025-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Cannon Falls Community Field House, Minnesota Street East, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009, United States
Join over 100 employers and post-secondary institutions in this truly regional career, college, and job fair.
This 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.
Goals of this event:
– Inform students about different career opportunities and pique their interest for the future.
– Show different training options (post-secondary programs and employer-led) that allow students to get the skills they need.
– Connect students to current and/or summer employment opportunities.
– 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.
Sign up your school here: https://bit.ly/FFCCJF2025School
Sign up your business here: https://bit.ly/3YdwL0X
