A range of employers from different industries will set up booths for a career fair, offering you a chance to have exciting conversations about future job possibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about different careers, discover what education you might need for those careers, and meet some inspiring people along the way!
Stay tuned for updates, as we’ll be adding more companies to the list. You can check out which businesses are currently joining us based on the Expo location.
East Grand Forks
Check out the companies participating at the Experience Northland Expo on Wednesday, April 23, at the East Grand Forks campus!
We are a world-renowned sugarbeet cooperative located in your backyard. Located throughout the Red River Valley with factories in Drayton, ND; Crookston, MN; East Grand Forks, MN; Hillsboro, ND & Moorhead, MN, we have 2800 growers and talented factory workers. To learn about our many career options, visit crystalsugar.com/careers. We offer entry level, train on the job positions, as well as a scholarship program.
BNSF Railway is one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies. BNSF operates approximately 32,500 route miles of track in 28 states and also operates in three Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain and agricultural products, low-sulfur coal, and industrial goods such as petroleum, chemicals, housing materials, food and beverages. BNSF’s shipments help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day. For career information, visit jobs.bnsf.com/us/en.
ECMC The College Place helps people of all ages pursue opportunities for postsecondary education. We use the umbrella term “college” to refer to all types of education beyond high school, including certificate programs, career and technical education (CTE), apprenticeships, community college and four-year college. We primarily focus on providing a broad range of resources to underserved populations. Our mission is to help students succeed.
The College Place has college access centers in eight locations: one each in California, Colorado, Connecticut and Oregon and two in Minnesota and Virginia. Our services are free and available to students and families in our communities. To learn about what we do and how we can help, come chat with us and visit ecmc.org/studentseducators/college-access-centers/the-college-place-northern-minnesota.
Machinewell, Inc. is a job shop specializing in machining, welding, and fabricating components and assemblies for a wide variety of customers. The internal tooling department produces several different types of jigs, fixtures, prototyping, and specialty machines for producing quality parts. Since Machinewell, Inc. first began producing in 1976, its facilities have grown to 30,000 square feet. This includes two machine shops, a welding shop, and a research and development shop. Learn more at https://machinewell.com/
Thinking about joining the National Guard? Our organization has a proud history of service, dating back to its establishment in 1856, and its soldiers embody the National Guard motto, “Always Ready, Always There.” The Minnesota Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the Minnesota National Guard. It is a dual-purpose force, serving both state and federal missions. At the state level, it supports emergency response efforts, such as disaster relief during floods, wildfires, and severe storms. Federally, it provides trained and ready units for deployment during times of war, national emergencies, and overseas operations. We offer over 120 different jobs. Part of being in the Minnesota Army National Guard is ability to use education benefits, and receive healthcare. Visit our booth to learn more.
At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable, and leading-edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you with the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.
Minnesota State Patrol: A law enforcement agency whose main concern is for the well-being of all that travel Minnesota’s roadways. We express this concern through the enforcement and education of all of Minnesota’s laws.
Sanford Health, the largest rural healthcare system in the United States, offers a variety of job opportunities. With 48 medical centers, 211 clinics, and over 160 retirement facilities, you have many options to choose from! If you’re looking to explore a rewarding career in healthcare, Sanford Health invites you to discover exciting roles in areas like nursing, physical therapy, radiology technology, and laboratory science, among others. This is a great opportunity to meet healthcare professionals and learn about the many vibrant careers available in the field. Don’t miss the chance to follow your passion and make a meaningful impact! Stop by their booth to chat and get more information. For more information, visit sanfordcareers.com/sanford-health/
Stop by our booth and learn about our metal manufacturing facilities located across the United States! Steffes specializes in building and shaping steel, as well as providing electrical services, making it an ideal workplace for anyone who enjoys hands-on tasks. We supply materials to various industries including oil and gas, contract manufacturing, as well as electric thermal storage. Our team of skilled engineers and manufacturing professionals work together to develop innovative solutions and tackle complex challenges in the manufacturing field. If you’re interested in exploring job opportunities with us, check out steffes.com/careers.
Steffes is a lean-operating original equipment manufacturer based in Dickinson, North Dakota, with additional production sites in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Shelby, North Carolina. We also have support facilities in Midland, Texas; Casper, Wyoming; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thief River Falls + Aerospace
Check out the companies participating at the Experience Northland Expo on Thursday, April 10, at the Thief River Falls campus and Aerospace site!
American Airlines is seeking skilled aircraft mechanics to join our team. Their role is crucial in making sure our airplanes are safe for both our passengers and staff on every flight. We offer a variety of positions in ground operations, maintenance, and leadership, making American Airlines not just a job, but a place where you can build a lifelong career.
We are a world-renowned sugarbeet cooperative located in your backyard. Located throughout the Red River Valley with factories in Drayton, ND; Crookston, MN; East Grand Forks, MN; Hillsboro, ND & Moorhead, MN, we have 2800 growers and talented factory workers. To learn about our many career options, visit crystalsugar.com/careers. We offer entry level, train on the job positions, as well as a scholarship program.
Gain a highly desirable skillset in only 2 years with Northland’s Mechatronics A.A.S. program. The Advanced Resource Center for Innovation and Education (ARC) located in Warroad, MN collaborates with Northland and is a dedicated resource bringing advanced manufacturing education and skill development to people and industry in northwest Minnesota. For more information, visit ARC https://www.warroadarc.com/
Bemidji Aviation primarily flies cargo to different locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Colorado. We are employee owned with our own fleet of aircraft, pilots, and mechanics to maintain those aircraft. For over fifty years we’ve been committed to our employees and our customers, and that will never change. We work hard. We play hard. We support each other and grow together because we care about each other. That’s the Bemidji Aviation difference. That’s the place you’re walking into, it’s more than a job, it’s a family. For more information, visit https://bemidjiaviation.com/
Are you considering a career as a peace officer? A day in the life of a Cass County deputy could include the pursuit and apprehension of felons, investigation of crimes and accidents, searches for missing persons, patrolling county roads and lakes, and generally promoting public safety, serving official papers and maintaining the county jail. Additional employment opportunities include dispatchers, corrections officers and data entry clerks. Stop by the Cass County booth to learn more.
At Consolidated Equipment, we manufacture, design, and distribute equipment for the attachments industry. We source parts for the unfortunately defunct McClain manufacturing company so that you don’t have to retire your McClain compactor. Visit our site today to learn more ceqp.com.
ECMC The College Place helps people of all ages pursue opportunities for postsecondary education. We use the umbrella term “college” to refer to all types of education beyond high school, including certificate programs, career and technical education (CTE), apprenticeships, community college and four-year college. We primarily focus on providing a broad range of resources to underserved populations. Our mission is to help students succeed.
The College Place has college access centers in eight locations: one each in California, Colorado, Connecticut and Oregon and two in Minnesota and Virginia. Our services are free and available to students and families in our communities. To learn about what we do and how we can help, come chat with us and visit ecmc.org/studentseducators/college-access-centers/the-college-place-northern-minnesota.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
Machinewell, Inc. is a job shop specializing in machining, welding, and fabricating components and assemblies for a wide variety of customers. The internal tooling department produces several different types of jigs, fixtures, prototyping, and specialty machines for producing quality parts. Since Machinewell, Inc. first began producing in 1976, its facilities have grown to 30,000 square feet. This includes two machine shops, a welding shop, and a research and development shop. Learn more at https://machinewell.com/
Thinking about joining the National Guard? Our organization has a proud history of service, dating back to its establishment in 1856, and its soldiers embody the National Guard motto, “Always Ready, Always There.” The Minnesota Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the Minnesota National Guard. It is a dual-purpose force, serving both state and federal missions. At the state level, it supports emergency response efforts, such as disaster relief during floods, wildfires, and severe storms. Federally, it provides trained and ready units for deployment during times of war, national emergencies, and overseas operations. We offer over 120 different jobs. Part of being in the Minnesota Army National Guard is ability to use education benefits, and receive healthcare. Visit our booth to learn more.
At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable, and leading-edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you with the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.
Stop by our booth and learn about our metal manufacturing facilities located across the United States! Steffes specializes in building and shaping steel, as well as providing electrical services, making it an ideal workplace for anyone who enjoys hands-on tasks. We supply materials to various industries including oil and gas, contract manufacturing, as well as electric thermal storage. Our team of skilled engineers and manufacturing professionals work together to develop innovative solutions and tackle complex challenges in the manufacturing field. If you’re interested in exploring job opportunities with us, check out steffes.com/careers.
Steffes is a lean-operating original equipment manufacturer based in Dickinson, North Dakota, with additional production sites in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Shelby, North Carolina. We also have support facilities in Midland, Texas; Casper, Wyoming; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
At Wipaire we have been engineering and manufacturing aircraft floats for the last 60 years and have become an aviation industry leader of diversified aviation services. Our products are used to convert existing airplanes into sea planes. We support passenger service, tourism, and fire-fighting operations all over the world. Wipaire is committed to investing in our people, products, and technology. Our core values are simple, a win-win mindset, technically adept, work/life balance, do the right thing and have fun. If these values speak to you, we want to connect! Join this growing company that is proudly producing products made in the USA. For more information regarding careers, visit wipaire.com/about-wipaire/careers-at-wipaire.
Warroad
Check out the companies participating at the Experience Northland Expo on Wednesday, April 2, at the Warroad site!
Gain a highly desirable skillset in only 2 years with Northland’s Mechatronics A.A.S. program. The Advanced Resource Center for Innovation and Education (ARC) located in Warroad, MN collaborates with Northland and is a dedicated resource bringing advanced manufacturing education and skill development to people and industry in northwest Minnesota. For more information, visit ARC https://www.warroadarc.com/
We are a world-renowned sugarbeet cooperative located in your backyard. Located throughout the Red River Valley with factories in Drayton, ND; Crookston, MN; East Grand Forks, MN; Hillsboro, ND & Moorhead, MN, we have 2800 growers and talented factory workers. To learn about our many career options, visit crystalsugar.com/careers. We offer entry level, train on the job positions, as well as a scholarship program.
ECMC The College Place helps people of all ages pursue opportunities for postsecondary education. We use the umbrella term “college” to refer to all types of education beyond high school, including certificate programs, career and technical education (CTE), apprenticeships, community college and four-year college. We primarily focus on providing a broad range of resources to underserved populations. Our mission is to help students succeed.
The College Place has college access centers in eight locations: one each in California, Colorado, Connecticut and Oregon and two in Minnesota and Virginia. Our services are free and available to students and families in our communities. To learn about what we do and how we can help, come chat with us and visit ecmc.org/studentseducators/college-access-centers/the-college-place-northern-minnesota.
Thinking about joining the National Guard? Our organization has a proud history of service, dating back to its establishment in 1856, and its soldiers embody the National Guard motto, “Always Ready, Always There.” The Minnesota Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the Minnesota National Guard. It is a dual-purpose force, serving both state and federal missions. At the state level, it supports emergency response efforts, such as disaster relief during floods, wildfires, and severe storms. Federally, it provides trained and ready units for deployment during times of war, national emergencies, and overseas operations. We offer over 120 different jobs. Part of being in the Minnesota Army National Guard is ability to use education benefits, and receive healthcare. Visit our booth to learn more.
At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable, and leading-edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you with the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.