Join local legislators, educators, employers, and professionals as we celebrate the connections made and partnerships developed over the past year to increase awareness of local careers that fuel our economy and career-connected learning opportunities that lead students to employment in those careers. This two-part event will include a labor market update from Amanda O'Connell, SoutheastContinue Reading

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 toContinue Reading

Southeast Service Cooperative, along with GRAUC and FutureForward™, present the Southeast Minnesota Post-Secondary Guide, an all-encompassing resource for students and parents to learn more about the post-secondary process. This 20-page book highlights the 3 E’s (Exploration, Exposure, and Experience) to prepare for college and career, financial aid, grants, scholarships, resources from the state, and howContinue Reading

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 5th, 2024 to 10th graders in the region. Medical professionals from Olmsted Medical Center and Mayo Clinic have agreed to offer hands-on learning experiences as well as toContinue Reading

Join over 125 employers and post-secondary institutions in this truly regional career, college, and job fair. This event has a history of bringing more than 1,000 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 careerContinue Reading

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 thisContinue Reading