• Southwest Minnesota Career Expo

    Register today to exhibit at one or both of the career expos in September! The Southwest Minnesota Workforce Development Board is proud to sponsor such an impactful event and encourages businesses to participate. 2024 Expo Dates Tuesday, September 24 at SMSU/Marshall Wednesday, September 25 at MN West/Worthington 9:15am - 12:25pm at both locations Click Here […]

  • Tour of Manufacturing Event

    The annual Tour of Manufacturing event kicks off Manufacturing Month, celebrated every October, and aims to give students an inside look at the world of manufacturing. Students from RCW Schools, Yellow Medicine East, Lakeview Skills, Montevideo, and MACCRAY will tour various manufacturing facilities, meet industry professionals, and learn about the diverse career opportunities available in […]

  • Breaking Traditions

    Click Here to register yourself or your students.  Breaking 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 […]

  • LifeSkills – Ridgewater

    Ridgewater College - Willmar Campus 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United States

    Life-Skills is a one day workshop where students will explore college programs with hands-on activities and learn about personal success. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. (Those with special dietary restrictions are welcome to bring their own lunch.) Correct registration numbers are essential! If you or your students are interested in attending, please contact Cathy […]

  • Major Madness – Worthington

    Minnesota West - Worthington 1450 College Way, Worthington, MN, United States

    Major Madness is an event for current and recently transitioned EL, BIPOC, and first-generation juniors and seniors to learn about career and academic opportunities available after high school. Students will have an opportunity to hear from professionals and college students from diverse backgrounds talk about their career and academic experiences. Minnesota West and SMSU Admissions […]

  • Major Madness – Marshall

    Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State St, Marshall, MN, United States

    Major Madness is an event for current and recently transitioned EL, BIPOC, and first-generation juniors and seniors to learn about career and academic opportunities available after high school. Students will have an opportunity to hear from professionals and college students from diverse backgrounds talk about their career and academic experiences. Minnesota West and SMSU Admissions […]

  • Southwest Minnesota Workforce Cohorts

    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. Sessions will be led by Whitney Harvey, Sr. Director […]

  • Minneota Career Fair 2024

    Minneota High School

    Business Partners! Register today to be a part of the Minneota Career Fair on December 3rd 2024 from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. 9th-12th Grade students from Westbrook Walnut Grove will be in attendance. We encourage employers to come with interactive exhibits for the students to engage with you during the event. Register Here   […]

  • Westbrook Walnut Grove Career Fair

    Westbrook Community Center 849 5th St, Westbrook, MN, United States

    Business Partners! Register today to be a part of the Westbrook Walnut Grove Career Fair on December 5th 2024. 7th-12th Grade students from Westbrook Walnut Grove will be in attendance. We encourage employers to come with interactive exhibits for the students to engage with you during the event. Register Here 

  • CDL Training

    Tribal Safety Center 5523 Prairie's Edge Lane, Granite Falls, MN, United States

    Get your Commercial Drivers License (CDL) through this FREE training opportunity for qualified participants. Classes run from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm on the following dates: January 28 January 30 February 4 February 6 Learn More by attending an Open House on January 21st from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at the Tribal Safety Center […]

  • YMIC Business Tour Day 2025

    Marshall, MN

    YMIC Business Tour Day allows juniors from six area high schools (Yellow Medicine East, Minneota, Canby, Renville County West, Dawson-Boyd, and Lakeview) to explore what local careers Marshall has to offer. We are looking for businesses in Marshall, MN to open their doors and give students a firsthand look at your unique workplace, highlight your […]

  • FREE Electrician Training

    Lower Sioux Hemp Campus 33115 Omega Ave, Morton, MN, United States

    CLICK HERE to apply for our FREE Residential Electrician Training Program, offered in partnership with the Lower Sioux Community and Minnesota West Community & Technical College. This program is open to the public and designed to help you gain the skills needed to succeed in a high-demand, high-paying field. Start Date: January 28, 2025 Duration: […]