The Minnesota State Centers of Excellence invite you and your students to attend Minnesota Works: Exploring Tech and Trades event taking place November 1, 8, or 15, 2024 

What is Minnesota Works?

This event invites our communities from across the state to explore the high-skill and high-paying jobs critical to Minnesota’s economic future. This event will feature a morning with a snapshot of seven career sectors for students to explore hands-on. You’ll have the opportunity in the afternoon to immerse yourself in a one-hour session with leaders and students in Agriculture, Energy, Engineering, Healthcare, IT, Manufacturing, and Transportation. Allowing students and yourselves to become more informed and excited about career and technical education.  

When is Minnesota Works? When can I register? 

• Friday Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Minnesota State Community & Technical College in Moorhead.

Who should come to Minnesota Works? 

Students who are Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will have the best experience in attending this event to engage in hands-on careers exploration opportunities.  

Ag, CTE, and STEM Teachers; Guidance Counselors; Perkins Coordinators; Parents; and any member of the community interested in learning about careers in technology or the trades.  

Registration for these events will open soon.

Please email kristin.zakariasen@metrostate.edu with any questions.