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Trade, Tech and Transportation Career night set for March 28 at Minnesota State College Southeast
Trade, Tech, and Transportation Career Night
Thursday, March 28, 2024
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Minnesota State College Southeast
1250 Homer Road, Winona, MN
Winona, MN (March 21, 2024) - If you enjoy hands-on work and have ever considered a career in a trades, technical, or transportation-related field, Minnesota State College Southeast has many opportunities available.
Learn about the college's career and technical programs at Trade, Tech and Transportation Career Night on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at 1250 Homer Road in Winona.
Prospective students and their families are invited to attend. Don't worry about missing dinner -- pizza will be served! Advance registration is encouraged at www.southeastmn.edu/event.
Students can discover how to get started in a variety of high-paying, in-demand careers, including Computer Aided Design, CNC Machine Tool, Construction, Electronics, Biomedical Technology, Welding, and Mechatronics. The Transportation Center will be open to showcase Automotive Technology, Auto Body Collision Technology, and Truck Driving.
"Career Night is an incredible opportunity for you and your family to explore all of our programs in one night," said Calvin Clemons, the college's Director of Trade and Technology. "You can tour our state-of-the-art labs and learn all about the programs from our experienced faculty."
There will be opportunities to meet with college instructors, financial aid experts, admissions staff, and industry representatives. Information about taking college credits while in high school will also be available.
Students who register in advance at www.southeastmn.edu/event will be entered into a drawing for a $250 scholarship or gift of tools, and those who register for classes at Trade, Tech and Transportation Career Night will be entered to win an additional $250 scholarship. (Must be present to win.)
Employment demand in all of these career areas is very high. "At Career Night, you can talk to industry representatives to hear what it's like actually working in those careers," said Calvin Clemons. "Our Trades, Tech, and Transportation graduates are in high demand and make great wages after just two years of college or less."
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About Minnesota State College Southeast
Located in the historic river towns of Red Wing and Winona, Minnesota State College Southeast is a community and technical college that provides a flexible, affordable, inclusive, and equitable college environment and offers a clear sense of direction to all students. College faculty and staff genuinely care about students' end goals, whether that be earning an academic award, transferring to university to complete a bachelor's degree, or attaining career skills. Minnesota State College Southeast is a member of the Minnesota State system.