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SUMMARY:Breaking Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to register yourself or your students.  \nBreaking Traditions is an annual event sponsored by Minnesota West Community and Technical College and the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council. The event is designed to encourage high school students to consider a variety of career paths through hands-on and interactive activities. High schools are encouraged to choose a campus to tour that reflects the interest of the majority of students. \n\nThere is no cost to the students or schools that attend. We will provide lunch\, snacks\, and all materials that are used for the activities. \n\n2024 Breaking Traditions Dates and Programs\nEach event is at the Minnesota West Technical and Community College in the corresponding city. \n9:30 AM – 12:30 PM \nOctober 1st – Canby\n\nElectrician\nDiesel Technology\nDental Assistant\n\nOctober 8th – Pipestone\n\nPlumbing\nCosmetology\nCarpentry\nNursing\n\nOctober 15th – Granite Falls\n\nPowerline\nWelding\nComputer Networking\nSurgical Technology\nCNA/TMA\nLiberal Arts\n\nOctober 29th – Worthington\n\nNursing\nOTA\nPeace Officer\nBiology\n\nNovember 5th – Jackson\n\nWelding\nCosmetology\nComputers\nAutomotive Technology\nElectrician\nPowerline\n\nClick Here to register yourself or your students. You can register for one or multiple dates. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/breaking-traditions/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Ervin":MAILTO:cervin@swmnpic.org
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SUMMARY:LifeSkills - Ridgewater
DESCRIPTION:Life-Skills is a one day workshop where students will explore college programs with hands-on activities and learn about personal success. \nBreakfast and lunch will be provided. (Those with special dietary restrictions are welcome to bring their own lunch.) \nCorrect registration numbers are essential! If you or your students are interested in attending\, please contact Cathy to register.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/lifeskills-ridgewater/
LOCATION:Ridgewater College – Willmar Campus\, 2101 15th Avenue NW\, Willmar\, MN\, 56201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Ervin":MAILTO:cervin@swmnpic.org
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SUMMARY:Southwest Minnesota Workforce Cohorts
DESCRIPTION:The SW MN Workforce Cohorts are designed to help employers in Southwest Minnesota to attract and retain a diverse workforce needed now and in the future.  Cohort peers will be focused on developing and sharing best practices for employee retention and overall growth of SW MN. \nSessions will be led by Whitney Harvey\, Sr. Director of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion\, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Foundation and will include additional guest speakers at each session. \nFrequently Asked Questions:\n\nFREE for Employers to attend!\nBusiness representatives are required to attend ALL FIVE – 2 hour sessions.\nFour meetings are virtual\, and the last 5th meeting will be in-person\nTraining will include baseline assessments that will help employers identify opportunities\, and recruitment and retention tools to lay the foundation for success.\nEmployers will create strategies for growth and an inclusive workforce action plan for their workplace as part of the training.\nAll attendees will receive a certificate upon completion\, and Busniess will be celebrated as a graduate of the training in our marketing materials and press release.\n\nCohort Meeting Dates\nAll Sessions run from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n\nNovember 13\, 2024\nDecember 18\, 2024\nJanuary 15\, 2025\nFebruary 19\, 2025\nMarch 19\, 2025\n\nCohort Training Schedule Final \n  \nFor More information and to register\, CLICK HERE\nRSVP by November 8\, 2024 \n 
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/southwest-minnesota-workforce-cohorts/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brad Gruhot":MAILTO:brad.gruhot@marshallmn.org
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