Each summer, our region proudly hosts a middle school camp designed for sixth and seventh graders, providing an exciting and immersive experience over four action-packed days. This camp introduces students to a variety of hands-on, interactive learning pathways that spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage exploration in different fields. Participants get the chance to diveContinue Reading

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,Continue 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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here, it's useful and it is going to open doors previously closed to everyone, but a few. Join us for a couple of hours of learning more about artificial intelligence, an introduction into problem solving and visualizing complex topics using AI, while gaining hands on practice skills in a secure environment.Continue Reading