MCIS Training

The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is offering free training workshops in our area. The workshops are hands-on in a computer lab and are geared primarily for school personnel. If school staff have not attended a MCIS workshop in the past couple of years, this workshop is highly recommended. There are many new and exciting enhancements that have been added to the system. Workshops run from 8:00-3:30.


If you are intersted in the training and would like to view all the available sessions, please let me know. The closest training for our area is in Marshall on Nov. 12. To register please click on the link or cut and paste it into your browser.


Thurs, Nov 12-SW/WC Service Cooperative-Marshall MN
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229K8CEZDZL

Teachers Attend Refresher Welding Training

Twenty-one Ag. instructors from throughout the region attended a welding refresher course at Lakeview High School on June 24, 2009. The day’s activities included tours of SMI & Hydraulics in Porter and Hydroswing in Cottonwood where attendees had the opportunity to see first-hand the exciting changes within the welding industry and hear about career opportunities for their students. The remainder of the day included learning basic blueprint reading, learning how to troubleshoot equipment, and hands on demonstrations.

Be looking for details about the welding competition planned for the 2010 Technical Skills Challenge!

Save the Date

Dates have been set for the following events. Mark your calendars!

October 20, 2009- Career Expo at Southwest Minnesota State University

October 20, 2009- Youth Energy Summit held in conjunction with Career Expo

October 21, 2009- Career Expo at Minnesota West, Worthington Campus

November 17, 2009- Annual FACS Teachers' Meeting

December 2, 2009- Annual Business Teachers' Meeting

April 8, 2010- Culinary Skills Challenge, Southwest Minnesota State University

April 22, 2010- Technical Skills Challenge- Minnesota West, Canby Campus