WHO:  
The Southern Minnesota Education Consortium (SMEC) of high schools includes:
Alden-Conger High School
Glenville-Emmons High School
Grand Meadow High School
Kingsland High School
LeRoy-Ostrander High School
Lyle High School
Southern Minnesota Education Consortium - Alternative Learning Center (ALC)
Southland High School

WHAT:  
An outdoor career exploration event for 250 high school students in Freeborn, Mower, and Fillmore counties (mostly sophmores & juniors) 

WHERE:
SMEC Education Center
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN  55912

WHEN:
Wednesday May 8 from 9:30am -11:30m (set-up from 8:00- 9:15am)
Lunch will be provided for vendors!
Event may be moved inside if weather is bad.

WHY:
The SMEC high schools have collaborated on this career-connected learning initiative in direct response to businesses’ needs for future talent, which is the number one issue of employers today.  Our goal with this event is to provide students with a relatable link to the real world through hands-on expertise and concrete examples of how academics relate to future educational and occupational opportunities right here in southeast Minnesota.

HOW:
Engaging simulations or demonstrations tailored to high school students
Profile of your business or organization on our virtual portal www.FutureForward.org
Promote summer job openings in southeast Minnesota

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