Northern Valley Careers

About Northern Valley Careers

About Northern Valley Careers

 

The Northern Valley Careers initiative is a dynamic effort on a mission to capture 10th graders’  interest in future careers right here in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. A dedicated group of passionate educators, industry leaders, economic development champions, and diligent workforce organizations work collaboratively throughout the year. Their shared goal? To find ways to ignite the curiosity of our high schoolers as they explore companies, careers, and education for their next steps in training and education.

Expo Planning Committee

Jenn Aamodt

Director of Admissions
University of North Dakota

Kinley Anderson

Workforce Development Specialist
Grand Forks Region EDC

Angela Beardemphl

Career Advisor
Grand Forks Public Schools

Howard Brockhouse

Director of Manufacturing Training
Northland Community and Technical College

Maggie Brockling

Economic Development Director
City of East Grand Forks

Becca Cruger

Director of Workforce Development
Grand Forks Region EDC

Cara Davis

Career Educator
Grand Forks Public Schools

Shari Elgin

Human Resources Manager
Construction Engineers

Chad Grassel

Wave Academy Coordinator
East Grand Forks Senior High School

Dustin Hillebrand

Workforce Center Manager
Job Service North Dakota

Mary Houdek

Business Service Consultant
Job Service North Dakota

Sam Jenson

Workforce Development Representative
State of Minnesota

Mark Maliskey

Marketing & Communications Manager
Grand Forks Region EDC

Eric Ripley

Director of Career and Technical Education
Grand Forks Public Schools

Chad Sperling

Director of Marketing, Communications, and Recruiting
Northland Community and Technical College

Steffanie Young

Experiential Learning Coordinator
University of North Dakota
 
 

Supporting Organizations:

Education and business organizations are collaborating to support workforce development initiatives throughout Northeast North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota.

  • Grand Forks Public Schools
  • East Grand Forks Public Schools
  • Economic Development and Housing Authority, East Grand Forks
  • Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation
  • Job Service North Dakota, Grand Forks
  • Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls
  • Northwest Private Industry Council, Crookston
  • University of North Dakota
  • University of Minnesota, Crookston


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