• 2025 Southeast Minnesota Welding Competition

    Local 6 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center 3111 19th ST NW, Rochester, United States

    The Southeast Minnesota Welding Competition is returning for its third year! The event is held at the Local 6 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Facility in Rochester, MN. Registrations are LIVE!

  • 2025 Industry Partner of the Year Awards

    Wood Lake Meeting Center Woodlake Drive, Rochester, MN, United States

    Join us as we celebrate the businesses and professionals who go above and beyond to support students through career-connected learning. This event includes breakfast, networking, round table discussions, and recognitionContinue Reading

  • STEM Day at the Olmsted County Fair | Free!

    Olmsted County Fairgrounds 1403 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN, United States

    Join us for engaging, hands-on STEM experiences for young people and their families, nurturing their curiosity and helping them envision themselves in STEM fields. Our hands-on activities are designed toContinue Reading

  • FORGE Welding Instructor Training

    Rochester Community and Technical College - Heintz Center Collegeview Road East, Rochester, MN, 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 onContinue Reading

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  • 2026 Educator Forum: AI Unleashed

    Southeast Service Cooperative Woodlake Drive, Rochester, MN, 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,Continue Reading

  • 2026 FutureForward™ Welding Competition

    Local 6 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center 3111 19th ST NW, Rochester, United States

    FutureForward™ Welding Competition The FutureForward™ Welding Competition is an annual regional event that celebrates and showcases the skills of high school welding students across Minnesota. Students compete in a hands-on welding challenge judged by industry professionals, gaining real-world feedback and recognition for their craftsmanship. In addition to the competition, students have the opportunity to engageContinue Reading

  • 2026 Industry Partner of the Year Awards

    Wood Lake Meeting Center Woodlake Drive, Rochester, MN, United States

    This award acknowledges individuals and organizations who enhance K-12 student achievement, show leadership and commitment to ongoing development, advocate for career and technical education paths, and display collaboration among K-12Continue Reading