2025 Southeast Minnesota Welding Competition
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!
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!
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
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
Manufacturing Month will feature: - In person and virtual tours - FutureForward™ links to manufacturers - Classroom speaker opportunities - Activities & classroom supplements - Connection to Construct Tomorrow
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 ofContinue Reading
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. TwoContinue Reading
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
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 ofContinue Reading
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
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:Continue Reading
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
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
