Cambridge-Isanti 8th Grade Annual Career Exploration Day

 

On Thursday, March 21, nearly 400 eighth-grade students from Cambridge and Isanti Middle Schools participated in the annual Career Exploration Day. Held at the Cambridge Campus of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and the Armed Forces Reserve Center, this event provided students with a hands-on introduction to a variety of career opportunities.

Throughout the day, students rotated through interactive stations and attended short presentations led by local businesses and community organizations. Many stations featured engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark interest and excitement about potential future career paths.

The event highlighted career opportunities across multiple pathways, including:

• Arts, Communications & Information Systems

• Business, Management, and Administration

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology

• Health Sciences, Human Services, and Agriculture/Natural Resources

Career Exploration Day is made possible through a collaborative planning effort that includes Cambridge-Isanti Schools, Arts and Science Academy, Cambridge Christian School, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and the North 65 Chamber of Commerce. A special thank you goes to Melissa Bettendorf of the North 65 Chamber of Commerce and Shannon Kirkeide of Anoka-Ramsey Community College for their leadership in organizing this valuable event.

By providing students with direct exposure to diverse career paths, Career Exploration Day helps them envision their futures and take meaningful steps toward their goals.

On Thursday, March 21, nearly 400 eighth-grade students from Cambridge and Isanti Middle Schools participated in the annual Career Exploration Day. Held at the Cambridge Campus of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and the Armed Forces Reserve Center, this event provided students with a hands-on introduction to a variety of career opportunities.

Throughout the day, students rotated through interactive stations and attended short presentations led by local businesses and community organizations. Many stations featured engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark interest and excitement about potential future career paths.

The event highlighted career opportunities across multiple pathways, including:

• Arts, Communications & Information Systems

• Business, Management, and Administration

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology

• Health Sciences, Human Services, and Agriculture/Natural Resources

Career Exploration Day is made possible through a collaborative planning effort that includes Cambridge-Isanti Schools, Arts and Science Academy, Cambridge Christian School, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and the North 65 Chamber of Commerce. A special thank you goes to Melissa Bettendorf of the North 65 Chamber of Commerce and Shannon Kirkeide of Anoka-Ramsey Community College for their leadership in organizing this valuable event.

By providing students with direct exposure to diverse career paths, Career Exploration Day helps them envision their futures and take meaningful steps toward their goals.

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Thank you to the volunteer presenters from each of the below organizations.  For more information or to participate please contact North 65 Chamber of Commerce: info@north65chamber.com or 763-689-2505 or message them on Facebook @North65Chamber.

Allina Health Emergency Medical Services
Allina Health Emergency Medical Services provides urgent pre-hospital medical care, treatment, and stabilization for serious illnesses and injuries, then transports to definitive care to hospitals.
AFRCC | allinahealth.org

ATS Advanced Telemetry Systems
Learn about how engineers help make cool new stuff, in this case, wildlife trackers! Hear from an engineer working right here in Isanti.
AFRCC | atstrack.com

City of Isanti (multiple pathways)
The City of Isanti is excited to expose students to a variety of positions within local government including administration, public works and public safety.
AFRCC | cityofisanti.us

DW Companies
Discover how the dirt world can bring you high job satisfaction, endless opportunities, great pay and benefits, and more! Find out about how what you are learning today in school will apply to your future!
AFRCC | dwcompanies.com

EFS Advisors
Financial Advisors help to remove the burden of financial management in the household, so individuals can focus on their career, family and enjoying life!
AFRCC | efsadvisors.com

MCM Inc
We will be discussing the manufacturing industry along with the technological advances over the years and how it is changing for the future.
AFRCC | metalcoatingsandmfg.com

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
Roads are all around you! Learn about how we keep the roads safe, safe driving tips, and careers at MnDOT. You can even experience being in the driver’s seat of a plow truck!
AFRCC | www.dot.state.mn.us

MN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
The MN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD has over 100 different careers to choose from. Helping make a difference in our communities as a citizen soldier.
AFRCC | MNARNG.COM

TEAM Inc.
Student will learn the basics about Forgings, Castings and Bar Stock for producing metal products.
AFRCC | www.team-ind.com

Turpen Realty – The Realest Agents
A real estate agent helps clients buy, sell, and rent properties by providing market expertise, negotiating deals, and handling legal and financial processes to ensure smooth transactions.
AFRCC | realagent.house

Anoka County Highway Department
The Anoka County Highway Department is responsible for building and maintaining the County Highway system of roads and bridges. We employ a variety of civil engineers and engineering technicians.
ARCC | anokacountymn.gov

Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Nursing
Learn about careers in nursing from nurses who teach you how to be a nurse!
ARCC | anokaramsey.edu

Anoka-Ramsey Community College - CNET
We'll discuss educational pathways to careers in CyberSecurity as well as what those careers may include.
ARCC | www.AnokaRamsey.edu

Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Business
Highlight of business academic programs at Anoka Ramsey Community College.
ARCC | anokaramsey.edu

Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Communication
Understanding time and management skills and study habits is an important skill set to develop to be successful in high school and college. This presentation will provide an overview of a handful of skills that attendees can start to implement now to help them be more successful in high school and college.
ARCC | anokaramsey.edu

Cambridge-Isanti High School
Cambridge-Isanti Schools: our mission, in partnership with our community, is to educate, empower and inspire every student, every day to achieve their full potential.
ARCC | c-ischools.org

CMJTS
Learn how the Reality Check Tool can help you explore whether or not you can achieve your desired lifestyle based on your career of interest.
ARCC | www.cmjts.org

Courage Kenny Rehab, Allina Health - OT, PT
Occupational and Physical therapists will have activities available that we would complete with our patients to help them gain independence and return to their daily activities.
ARCC | allinahealth.org

Isanti County Health and Human Services
This presentation will discuss working within Child Welfare in a county system. Discussion includes requirements to become a social worker and the day-to-day work within the Children's Services unit.
ARCC | www.co.isanti.mn.us

JoJo's Photos & Studio
The pros and cons of owning a small business in the photography industry.
ARCC | jojosphotosandstudiomn.com

-Submitted by Ryan O’Donovan, School Counselor, Cambridge Middle School