About the Northern Valley Career Expo – Students
Learn about careers that are in demand right here in our region at the expo. Sophomore students will explore an exhibit floor with hands-on experiences comprised of career tasks and hear first-hand from professionals in each industry during break-out session
Student Session Preference & Registration Information
Opens September 9th
Work With Your School Contact
- In order for students to attend the expo, their school must be registered to attend.
- Students will work with a representative from their school to go through the registration process, as each school may have a different process.
- Please confirm your school’s process before registering.
Work With Your School Contact
- In order for students to attend the expo, their school must be registered to attend.
- Students will work with a representative from their school to go through the registration process, as each school may have a different procedures.
- Please confirm your school’s process before registering.
Student Self-Registration Instructions
- Priority student registration opens on September 10th and runs through October 3rd!
- If your school contact has asked you to self-register, please review and follow the steps below.
- There is a limited number of seats available for each session. Students are asked to identify their top 4 choices from each block during registration.
- If a student’s top choice is unavailable, they will be assigned to their second choice, and so on.
Student Self-Registration Instructions
- Priority student registration opens on September 10th and runs through October 3rd!
- If your school contact has asked you to self-register, please review and follow the steps below.
- There is a limited number of seats available for each session. Students are asked to identify their top 4 choices from each block during registration.
- If a student’s top choice is unavailable, they will be assigned to their second choice, and so on.
1. Review Available Sessions
The list of available sessions is below.
Click on each name to expand the description and career information.
Alternatively, schools can print the 2025 Student Registration Guide pdf document for students to fill out.
1. Review Available Sessions
The list of available sessions is below.
Click on each name to expand the description and career information.
Alternatively, schools can print the 2025 Student Registration Guide pdf document for students to fill out.
Group A Sessions
- Review the sessions available in Group A and identify your top 4 choices.
- You will be assigned one career area to attend during the Group A Breakout Session based on your identified rankings and session availability.
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Career Field
Occupational Description
- Aviation careers include transportation of passengers and cargo by flight and support of flight transportation
- Concentrate on operations and/or maintenance used with unmanned aerial or ground vehicles.
Related Occupations
- UAS Pilot
- Data Analysts
- Mapping Technicians
Architecture & Construction Career Field
Occupational Description
- Help develop a construction project from conception to completion. Oversee organization, scheduling, and budgeting.
Related Occupations
- Carpenters
- Building Inspector
- Plumber
- Heating/Air Conditioning Installer
Information Technology Career Field
Occupational Description
- Work to develop controls that safeguard government, corporate, and personal systems from security breaches and viruses.
Related Occupations
- Software Developer
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Systems Engineer
More Information About Computer Programming / Cybersecurity >
Human Services Career Field
Occupational Description
- Provides various treatments to improve the skin and beauty-enhancement of clients including makeup, facial treatments, hair styling, and manicures and pedicures.
Related Occupations
- Beautician
- Hair Stylist
- Skincare Specialist
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Career Field
Occupational Description
- Design, operate, or maintain tools, engines, and other mechanically functioning equipment in a variety of settings.
Related Occupations
- Aerospace Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Fields
Occupational Description
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Related Occupations
- Lawyer
- Attorney
- Law Clerks
- Paralegal
Business, Management, & Administration Career Field
Occupational Description
- Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing campaigns and strategies, such as determining the demand for products and services and identifying potential customers.
Related Occupations
- Marketing Manager
- Search Marketing Strategist
- Advertising & Promotions Manager
Manufacturing Career Field
Occupational Description
- Whether implementing a design to production, maintaining complex equipment, or managing workflow, a variety of careers exist in manufacturing.
Related Occupations
- Robotics Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Production Technician
More Information About Mechatronics/Industry Auto./Manufacturing >
Health Sciences Career Field
Occupational Description
- Care for sick or disabled individuals; including the prevention of disease and caring/monitoring of specialized patients.
Related Occupations
- Respiratory Therapist
- EMT/Paramedic
- Medical Assistant
Health Sciences Career Field
Occupational Description
- “Pre-health” is a designation for those who seek admission to health professional programs. This session provides an overview of in-demand pre-health fields.
Related Occupations
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
- Chiropractor
Human Services Career Field
Occupational Description
- Provide support people need to address physical, mental, emotional, or social conditions. Employers may include agencies, nonprofits, schools, and hospitals.
Related Occupations
- Social Service Manager
- Mental Health Counselor
- Social/Human Services Assistant
Group B Sessions
- Review the sessions available in Group B and identify your top 4 choices.
- You will be assigned one career area to attend during the Group B Breakout Session based on your identified rankings and session availability.
Business, Management, & Administration Career Field
Occupational Description
- A variety of options including working in a bank setting helping sell and process loans, to working as a financial advisor, to managing loan and investment portfolios.
Related Occupations
- Financial Manager
- Loan Officer
- Business Banker
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Field
Occupational Description
- Manage and guide farmers and producers to maximize crop outputs using advanced technologies like GPS, remote sensing, and geospatial analysis.
Related Occupations
- Crop Specialist
- Precision Agronomist
- Vet Technician
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Field
Occupational Description
- Maintain large bulldozers, front-end loaders, and farm equipment. May specialize in engines and/or hydraulic systems.
Related Occupations
- Bus and Truck Mechanic
- Motor/Power Tool Mechanic
- Automotive Mechanic
Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology Career Field
Occupational Description
- Plan, design, and oversee the construction and maintenance of structures and facilities.
Related Occupations
- Civil Engineering Designer
- Construction Analyst
- Transportation Engineer
Human Services Career Field
Occupational Description
- Explore careers within the educational setting, besides teaching, that provide an opportunity to work with children and young adults.
Related Occupations
- Special Education Teacher
- School Counselor
- Paraprofessional
Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology Career Field
Occupational Description
- Design, install, and maintain electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Inspect systems; identifying and repairing hazards.
Related Occupations
- Electrician
- Power-Line Installer & Repairer
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Health Sciences Career Field
Occupational Description
- If health care is your passion and you want to get into the workforce quicker, this session provides in-demand careers, with two years or less of post-secondary training.
Related Occupations
- Radiology Technologist
- Surgical Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Field
Occupational Description
- In this field you may study animals in their natural habitats, inventory populations, manage wildlife preservation programs and enforce rules and regulations.
Related Occupations
- Biologist
- Zoologist
- Game Warden
Human Services Career Field
Occupational Description
- Respond to emergencies, protect people and property. Enforce laws, investigate crime, and accident scenes. Monitor suspicious, unusual, and illegal activities.
Related Occupations
- Law Enforcement/Police
- Firefighters
- Ambulance
Health Sciences Career Field
Occupational Description
- Serve individuals as a counselor, psychologist, or nurse to identify and support individual rehabilitation and treatment programs.
Related Occupations
- Mental Health Counselor
- Clinical Psychologist
- Family Therapist
Health Sciences Career Field
Occupational Description
- Test patients’ strength and functional capacity. Restore physical function, alleviate pain, prevent physical dysfunction, and administer exercises/treatments.
Related Occupations
- Physical/Occupational Therapy Asst.
- Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
2. Fill Out Preferences On the Registration Page
Navigate to the registration page.
- Fill out the first name, last name, and select the correlating school from the dropdown list.
- There are two breakout sessions, A & B. Please select your top session choice from the dropdown list for Group A.
- Click ‘Add Session.’
- Complete this four times, in order of interest.
- Repeat these steps for Group B.
- Click Register. You’re done! Thank you for registering.
2. Fill Out Preferences On the Registration Page
- Navigate to the registration page.
- Fill out the first name, last name, and select the correlating school from the dropdown list.
- There are two breakout sessions, A & B. Please select your top session choice from the dropdown list for Group A.
- Click ‘Add Session.’
- Complete this four times, in order of interest.
- Repeat these steps for Group B.
- Click Register. You’re done! Thank you for registering.
3. Assigned Sessions & Next Steps
- Prior to the expo, an auto-generated email with the schedule for each student will be sent to the registration primary contact for each school.
- As a note for schools, being the schedules are auto-generated with a third-party system, the email may go to a junk folder. Please check there if you don’t receive it.
3. Assigned Sessions & Next Steps
- Prior to the expo, an auto-generated email with the schedule for each student will be sent to the registration primary contact for each school.
- As a note for schools, being the schedules are auto-generated with a third-party system, the email may go to a junk folder. Please check there if you don’t receive it.
In-Demand Career Information
North Dakota Schools
Minnesota Schools
Student Checklist
- Check out the list of exhibitors and breakout sessions.
- Choose the breakout sessions that you would like to attend.
- Prepare thoughtful questions to ask exhibitors and presenters.
- Arrive with an open mind and excitement to learn about potential careers.
- Engage with exhibitors and try hands-on experiences.
- Have Fun!
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Northern Valley Career Expo
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Morning Session: 9:15 – 11: 20 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:10 – 2:15 p.m.
Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND
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