Minnesota Colleges
This Minnesota college is often abbreviated to "U of M."
University of Minnesota
This staff member won a national title with his ultimate frisbee team in college
Mr. Sackey
This type of college offers programs leading to an associates degree. Some programs these colleges might offer include: dental hygiene, veterinary tech, nursing assistant, carpentry.
Two-Year College
If this staff member had to choose a different career, they'd love to do any job that allowed them to work with moose!
What type of degree do you need to be a teacher?
A. Associates Degree B. Bachelors Degree C. Masters Degree
B. Bachelors Degree (though many of our teachers have a Masters degree!)
This Minnesota college has a great hockey program and is sometimes referred to as UMD.
University of Minnesota-Duluth
When this staff member was younger, they had dreams of being a cowboy.
Ms. Campbell
Completion of this program earns you a bachelor's degree. Students can study a variety of fields and explore various interests while attending this program, though it does require time and money investment (though scholarships are widely available!)
4-Year College
As a child, this staff member had dreams of being the Senate Majority Leader (or, el líder de la mayoría en el Senado)
Mr. Govrik
Before becoming a Lawyer, individuals need to pass the ______ exam.
A. Bar B. MCAT 3. ACT
A. Bar Exam
This Minnesota college is located in Moorhead, with it's mascot being a cob of corn.
This staff member whose classroom currently resides in the basement spent time as a school principal before going back into the classroom.
Mr. Gallivan
This post-secondary option requires students to take the ASVAB Exam and pass medical/fitness requirements.
Military.
This staff member has both her Bachelors and Masters degree in Nursing.
Nurse Jana
What job is currently in the highest demand in Minnesota?
A. Home Health and Personal Care Aides
B. Retail Salespersons
C. Fast food and Counter Workers
A. Home Health and Personal Care Aides (but all three are in high demand!)
What kind of degree could you earn at Hennepin County Technical College, Anoka Ramsey College, or Normandale Community College?
2-year degree or Associates Degree
This newish to West staff member, who you can find in the office, attended college with Prince William.
Ms. Stennes
High school graduates who choose this pathway are able to earn money right away and explore different career options with gaining student loans. The job might lead to continued education opportunities in the future.
Workforce/Jobs
When this staff member was in middle school, they had dreams of being a middle school math teacher. Dreams do come true!
Ms. Powers
Which career has a median wage of $126,000?
A. Registered Nurse B. Accountants C. Software Developers
C. Software Developers (And this career field is projected to grow over 25% in the next 10 years!)
Name one of the two colleges located in Northfield, MN.
St. Olaf College or Carleton College
This staff member is a certified yoga instructor (and certified Prince lover!)
Ms. Flowers
This is an intentional year off, usually between high school and college. It is important to have a PLAN if you are choosing this path after high school!
Gap Year
This staff member earned free college credit in high school by participating in a PSEO program. Now, if he ever changed careers, he would want to start a band!
Mr. Herlofsky
Now more than ever, many individuals are seeking jobs that allow them to WFH, which stands for what?
Work From Home