Events

WINDOM CAREER FAIR

Looking for employers to create interactive booths to highlight their organization and careers within.

WESTBROOK WALNUT GROVE JOB SHADOW DAY

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 […]

LAC QUI PARLE CAREER FAIR

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 […]

YMIC Business Tour Day

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 […]

Minneota Career Fair

Minneota High School

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.   Participating Businesses: North […]

Technology and Trades on the Prairie’s Career Insitutue

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 […]

Summer Internship Program

All Summer Internship Programs are Full for 2024.  The 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 […]

CareerForce Open House – Worthington

Government Center 318 9th Street, Worthington, MN, United States

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 […]

Welding Training – Worthington

Center for Career Education - Worthington, MN 1215 3rd Ave, Worthington, United States

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. Classes run from June 17 - August 23, 2024, in Worthington, MN. Students will meet for 12 hours per week between those dates. This is a FREE Training […]

Welding Course – Marshall – July 22, 2024

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. Classes will run from July 22nd - September 5th Class Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm. (Blueprint Training on Monday mornings from 8-9:30 […]

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