Breaking Traditions 2025

Breaking Traditions is an annual career exploration event sponsored by Minnesota West Community & Technical College and the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council. This event is designed to encourage high school students to consider a variety of career paths through hands-on, interactive activities offered on multiple Minnesota West campuses.

High schools are invited to choose the campus location that best aligns with the interests of their students. There is no cost to attend, and all participants will receive lunch, snacks, and materials for the day’s activities.

2025 Event Dates & Locations:

October 14

• Pipestone Campus (Plumbing, Carpentry, Cosmetology, LIberal Arts/Transfer Pathways, Nursing Assistant/TMA, Nursing) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR PIPESTONE
• Luverne Campus (Medical Laboratory, Surgical Tech, Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Radiology Technician, Liberal Arts/Transfer Pathways) – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR LUVERNE

October 21

• Canby Campus (Solar, Electrician, Diesel, Liberal Arts/Transfer Pathways, Dental Assitant) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CANBY
• Worthington Campus (Liberal Arts/Teacher Education, Nursing, Nursing Assistant/TMA, Biology, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Peace Officer) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR WORTHINGTON

October 28

• Jackson Campus (Powerline, Electrical, Welding, Cosmetology, Automotive, Liberal Arts/Transfer Pathways, Computer Networking) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR JACKSON
• Granite Falls Campus (Medical Lab Technology, Welding, Nursing, Nursing Assistant/TMA, Early Childhood Education, Computer Networking, Liberal Arts/Transfer Pathways, Surgical Tech, Powerline) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR GRANITE FALLS

Use the registration links above to secure your spot today!