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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:PIC Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Ervin":MAILTO:cervin@swmnpic.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002
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SUMMARY:Tour of Manufacturing Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStudents 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 the manufacturing sector. \nStudents: If you are a student at one of these schools and are interested in participating\, talk to your school counselors to get signed up! \nBusinesses: Host sites are full for this year’s event. If you are interested in participating in the future\, please fill out our “get involved” form and indicate “Tour of Manufacturing” in the comments section. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/tour-of-manufacturing/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:PIC Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Rickert":MAILTO:krickert@swmnpic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T122500
DTSTAMP:20240807T192844Z
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SUMMARY:Southwest Minnesota Career Expo
DESCRIPTION: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. \n2024 Expo Dates \n\n\nTuesday\, September 24 at SMSU/Marshall\nWednesday\, September 25 at MN West/Worthington\n\n9:15am – 12:25pm at both locations\n\n\n\nClick Here to Learn More \nClick Here to Register \nSince 2002\, a number of education and workforce agencies\, along with regional businesses\, have cooperated to provide regional “Career Exploration Days” for high school students. Today the event has evolved into a highly interactive “Career Expo”.  Hundreds of business\, agency and education volunteers work together to provide this opportunity for high school students\, adult basic education students and various SW MN Workforce Center participants … and nearly 2\,000 participate annually and each year the number and type of interactive exhibits expand to better meet the needs of schools and students from the region.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/southwest-minnesota-career-expo/
LOCATION:MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Bruns":MAILTO:laura.bruns@swwc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T170000
DTSTAMP:20241116T045642Z
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SUMMARY:Nursing Assistant Training - Worthington
DESCRIPTION:Fill out OUR INTEREST FORM today to see if you qualify for this FREE Nursing Assistant Training. \nStudents will earn their Minnesota Nursing Assistant License and be on their way to becoming Certified Nursing Assistants\, Home Health Aids\, and more. \nClasses will run from September 23rd – November 23rd and will be held at Minnesota West in Worthington\, MN \nIf you are interested in this course or would like to learn more\, please fill out OUR INTEREST FORM and indicate you are interested in the Nursing Assistant Training Course. \nClass Schedule\nOrientation \n\nSeptember 23 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm\n\nFace-to-Face Lecture \n\nSeptember 30\, October 2\, October 7 from 4:30 to 10:00pm\n\nFace-to-Face Lab \n\nOctober 8 from 4:00 to 9:30pm\nOctober 15 from 4:00 to 9:30pm\nOctober 16: Lecture from 4:30-7:00pm/Lab from 7:00pm -10:00pm\nOctober 22: from 4:30 to 10:00pm\nOctober 29: from 4 to 9:30pm\nNovember 5: from 4:30 to 10:00pm\nNovember 11: 4:30 to 10:00p\nNovember 13: from 4:30 to 9:30pm\n\nClinical \n\nNovember 16: 8a to 5pm: Ammeulia. At Maple Lawn; Fulda\, MN\nNovember 23: 8a-5p: Ammeulia. At Maple Lawn; Fulda\, MN
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/nursing-assistant-training-worthington/
LOCATION:Minnesota West – Worthington\, 1450 College Way\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Peters":MAILTO:mpeters@swmnpic.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTSTAMP:20240701T171803Z
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SUMMARY:Welding Course - Marshall - July 22\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:This Welding course adds value to any manufacturing career pathway. Through hands-on training\, students will earn six college credits\, including Blueprint Reading and Welding Principals and Fundamentals. \nClasses will run from July 22nd – September 5th \nClass Schedule: Monday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday from 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm. (Blueprint Training on Monday mornings from 8-9:30 am) \nThis is a FREE Training for qualified participants. Students\, please fill out our interest form and indicate Welding Course as your program of interest or contact Sandy to see if you qualify.44 \n  \nEmployers\, we are continually looking for guest speakers\, mentors\, business tours\, and placements for students taking the course. If you are looking to hire welders or interested in connecting\, please fill out our interest form here and indicate specifically that you are interested in the welding course. \nProgram Flyer: \n	Welding Course - Marshall - July 2024
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/welding-course-marshall-july-2024/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240824
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SUMMARY:Welding Training - Worthington
DESCRIPTION:This Welding course adds value to any manufacturing career pathway. Through hands-on training\, students will earn six college credits\, including Blueprint Reading and Welding Principals and Fundamentals. \nClasses run from June 17 – August 23\, 2024\, in Worthington\, MN. Students will meet for 12 hours per week between those dates. \nThis is a FREE Training for qualified participants. Please fill out our interest form and indicate Welding Course as your program of interest or contact Sandy to see if you qualify. \nEmployers\, we are continually looking for guest speakers\, mentors\, business tours\, and placements for students taking the course. If you are looking to hire welders or interested in connecting\, please fill out our interest form here and indicate specifically that you are interested in the welding course. \nProgram Flyer: \n	Welding Course - Worthington - June 17\, 2024
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/welding-training-worthington/
LOCATION:Center for Career Education – Worthington\, MN\, 1215 3rd Ave\, Worthington\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T130000
DTSTAMP:20240430T194028Z
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SUMMARY:CareerForce Open House - Worthington
DESCRIPTION:An open house event will be held on June 13th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM  at the Worthington CareerForce location to introduce Nancy Landeros as the new Workforce Development Representative hired by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This is a come-and-go event where individuals can meet Nancy and learn all that CareerForce and The Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council have to offer regarding programs and assistance.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/careerforce-open-house-worthington/
LOCATION:Government Center\, 318 9th Street\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTSTAMP:20240529T185517Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Internship Program
DESCRIPTION:All Summer Internship Programs are Full for 2024.  \nThe Summer Internship Program is a collaboration between participating southwest Minnesota counties and the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (PIC). The program connects college students with local businesses for a paid internship where they can gain professional experience and learn what local employers have to offer. This summer we are partnering with Nobles and Murray Counties to offer this program to area college students. We are looking for student applicants as well as business host sites. Learn more and apply by visiting our Summer Internship Program page. \n 
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/summer-internship-program-application-deadline/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240509
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SUMMARY:Technology and Trades on the Prairie's Career Insitutue
DESCRIPTION:On May 8th\, 2024\, The Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council had the opportunity to be a part of the Technology and Trades on the Prairie‘s Career Institute\, an event sponsored and brought together by a number of local employers and organizations\, to promote careers for 7-9th grade students in the Redwood County area! Students attended multiple sessions to learn about different careers and education pathways available in the area\, with many hands-on activities! We love to collaborate with others in order to bring activities like these to students!
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/technology-and-trades-on-the-prairies-career-insitutue/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T150000
DTSTAMP:20240528T195057Z
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SUMMARY:Minneota Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:On May 5\, 2024\, the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council hosted a career fair for students at Minneota High School. This was an opportunity for students to interact with area businesses and learn about potential career paths. Thank you to all the companies who participated in making this event a success. \n  \nParticipating Businesses: \nNorth Star Mutual Insurance Company\, Southwest Minnesota State University\, ADM\, Lyon County MN Sheriff’s Office\, Kibble Equipment\, Minneota Veterinary Clinic\, D&G Excavating\, Inc.\, Minnesota West Community and Technical College\, U.S. Bank\, Schwan’s Food Service\, Invenergy\, Sanford Canby Medical Center\, Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center\, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\, North Memorial Ambulance Services\, Hoffman & Brobst PLLP\, Minnesota Army National Guard\, Ag Plus Cooperative \n                     \n 
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/minneota-career-fair/
LOCATION:Minneota High School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T150000
DTSTAMP:20240528T195331Z
CREATED:20240521T174621Z
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SUMMARY:YMIC Business Tour Day
DESCRIPTION:On April 29th\, 2024\, Juniors from the Yellow Medicine Integration Collaborative (including the schools of Yellow Medicine East\, Renville County West\, Lakeview\, Dawson-Boyd\, Minneota\, and Canby) participated in the YMIC Business Tour Day. About 200 students attended tours and panels in Marshall\, MN to learn more about careers in Southwest Minnesota! 14 businesses opened their doors to students to come in and learn about careers. We also hosted some panels so students could learn about careers in business and entrepreneurship and human services from local professionals. Thank you to all the businesses and panelists for sharing their day with the students and showing them the variety of careers available in the area! We had some amazing panelists willing to share their story and advice with the students. \n  \nParticipating Businesses: \nTruck Center Companies\, Minnesota Department of Transportation\, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\, ADM\, Western Mental Health Center\, Kibble Equipment\, Vishay Intertechnology\, Henle Printing Company\, Marshall Area YMCA\, Runnings Stores\, Southwest Minnesota State University\, Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center\, SWWC Service Cooperative\, Action Manufacturing \nYMIC Business Tour Day
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/ymic-business-tour-day/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
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SUMMARY:LAC QUI PARLE CAREER FAIR
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024 the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council partnered with Lac Qui Parle Valley High School to host a career fair for 7th-12th graders. 38 local businesses\, education\, and organizations represented local careers\, career pathways\, education and promoted staying within the community after high school. Some booths included some really engaging\, hands-on activities for the students! Thank you to all employers\, organizations\, and education partners for participating and making this event such a success! \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n 
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/lac-qui-parle-career-fair/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTSTAMP:20240430T193620Z
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SUMMARY:WESTBROOK WALNUT GROVE JOB SHADOW DAY
DESCRIPTION:In April 2024\, 50 students from Westbrook Walnut-Grove High School had the opportunity to explore a career path of their choice by participating in a job shadow with an area business. Students spent the day learning what a “day in the life” would be like in their chosen field. Thank you to all of the businesses who opened their doors to provide this unique opportunity.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/westbrook-walnut-grove-job-shadow-day/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20240109T211655Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T211655Z
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SUMMARY:MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL CAREER FAIR
DESCRIPTION:Looking for employers to create interactive booths to highlight their organization and careers within.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/marshall-high-school-career-fair/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTSTAMP:20240109T211532Z
CREATED:20240109T211532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T211532Z
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SUMMARY:WINDOM CAREER FAIR
DESCRIPTION:Looking for employers to create interactive booths to highlight their organization and careers within.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/windom-career-fair/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTSTAMP:20240109T211501Z
CREATED:20240109T211501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T211501Z
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SUMMARY:WABASSO CAREER EXPLORATIONS DAY
DESCRIPTION:Looking for employers to represent different industries and host a hands-on career session for students.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/wabasso-career-explorations-day/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTSTAMP:20240109T211921Z
CREATED:20240109T211435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T211921Z
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SUMMARY:GAME OF LIFE (KMS)
DESCRIPTION:This event is taking place for 7th and 8th graders at KMS (Kerkhoven – Murdock – Sunburg) high school. Looking for employers to volunteer to share with students the cost of their services/products and business tours.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/game-of-life-kms/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20240109T211405Z
CREATED:20240109T211405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T211405Z
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SUMMARY:WORTHINGTON CAREER FAIR
DESCRIPTION:Looking for employers to create interactive booths to highlight their organization and careers within.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/worthington-career-fair/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTSTAMP:20240109T211334Z
CREATED:20240109T211334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T211334Z
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SUMMARY:MRVC TEC HEALTH CARE TOUR DAY
DESCRIPTION:Looking for healthcare-related panelists to talk about careers with students. This event is for the Minnesota River Valley Career and Technical Education Collaborative. Montevideo\, MACCRAY\, Yellow Medicine East\, Renville County West\, Lakeview schools and will take place at Minneosta West (Granite Falls Campus)
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/mrvc-tec-health-care-tour-day/
LOCATION:MN
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