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7:15 \;am \;- Registration\, Breakfast and Networking (park on the North side parking lot of Sartell High School)
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7:45 am \;- CMMA Workforce Initiatives by Les Engel\, Owner\, Engel Metallurgical and CMMA President and \;Tim Zipoy\, Business Service \;Coordinator\, Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services\, Inc. (CMJTS) and \;Chair\, CMMA Workforce Committee
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7:55 am \;- "\;Aligning \;Learning with Livelihood: \;The Future Has Arrived"\; by \;Luke Greiner\, Labor Market Analyst\, MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
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8:20 \;am \;- Minnesota CTE Grant by Alison Orgaard\, CTE Manager\, Resource Training &\; Solutions\;
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8:30 \;am - \;CTE Program Highlight: Chisago Lakes School by Tammy Yackley\, \;High School Principal\, with Scott Leffler and Ryan Dewey\, Industrial Tech Teachers
\n \n - 8:55 am \;- Manufacturer Spotlight: \; Niron Magnetics by \;Peter Ladwig\, VP of Nanoparticle Technology and Leslie Hunter\, Sr. Director\, Projects. \; Niron Magnetics \;is the manufacturer of \;the Clean Earth Magnet®\; technology\, the world&rsquo\;s first commercial\, high performance\, rare earth free permanent magnet. \; Magnets are essential components of so many of the devices we rely on today\, from cell phones to automobiles. Currently\, nearly all high performance magnets are made overseas with environmentally damaging rare earth element mining practices. \; Niron will manufacture rare earth free magnets in high volume from readily available\, domestically sourced materials\, here in Sartell\, MN
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9:20 \;am - Tour of \;Sartell High School (Michael Rivard\, Superintendent\, Shayne Kusler\, Principal\, Nick Phillips and Joseph Schulte\, CTE Teachers)\;
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10:30 am \;- Completion of tour
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In the October 4\, 2024 Sartell - St. Stephen - St. Joseph The Newsleaders publication\, Superintendent Dr. Michael Rivard shared that Sartell-St. Stephen offers a variety of CTE classes to ensure students can explore a variety of fields\, whether it be in engineering\, health services\, construction\, manufacturing or media production. Those programs play a crucial role in fostering technical skills and professional readiness among students\, aligning with the district&rsquo\;s commitment to comprehensive education and student success.
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Students are able to explore their unique abilities\, interests and aspirations as they gain real-world skills to equip them with technical expertise and also foster creativity\, innovation and problem-solving. These programs are an essential part of our educational framework\, preparing students to thrive in today&rsquo\;s workforce.
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Sartell High School&rsquo\;s CTE programming includes real-world experience with construction\, metals\, robotics\, manufacturing and more. Classes like SabreCON Habitat for Humanity Home Build give students the chance to apply their skills\, contributing to community service and gaining practical experience in the construction industry.
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\nThe immersive experiences offered in CTE and STEM\, such as middle-school wood shops or high-school robotics labs\, are laying the foundation for a generation of creative thinkers\, problem-solvers and innovators. As we continue to strengthen the partnership between education and industry\, our students will be well-prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow\, ensuring Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 remains a hub of opportunity\, growth and excellence for years to come.
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