About the Northern Valley Career Expo – Schools
Get ready for the exhilarating Northern Valley Career Expo! The Expo is set up to welcome students for one day of high-impact career exploration. Schools can attend either the morning session or the afternoon session. Both sessions include opportunities for students to connect with exhibitors from businesses and educational institutions in the interactive exhibit hall.
Students can attend two exciting break-out sessions to learn more about careers in the region. Students select the break-out sessions beforehand, giving them a personalized itinerary when they arrive at the Expo. Break-out sessions and exhibitor discussions offer valuable information to students, guiding them in preparing to pursue a career path.
2023 School Registration Timeline
Week of August 7
School Registration Opens
September 11
School Info Webinar – recording available
September 11
Priority School Registration Deadline
October 6
Priority Student Registration Deadline
October 9
NVCE Team Schedules Student Sessions & Addresses Conflicts
October 11
Primary School Contact Receives Student Schedules
October 18
Final Day for Student Registrations
October 19
NVCE Team Schedules Late Registration Student Sessions
October 20
Late Registration Student Schedules Sent to School Primary Contact
October 25
Northern Valley Career Expo
School Registration
Schools are asked to register to attend the Northern Valley Career Expo beginning August 7.
This will allow the planning committee to:
- Establish a primary point of contact for each school
- Gauge the number of students who will attend (we understand this may change, but please provide an estimate)
- Collect the school’s preference for morning or afternoon attendance
Questions?
For more information about registering your school, students, or school-related Expo questions, please contact:
Mark Maliskey
School & Student Registration Coordinator
701.738.0238
School Webinar
All schools that are attending the expo are encouraged to watch the informational webinar. It provides an event overview, step-by-step instructions for student registration, check-in and arrival process updates, and activity overview.
We are looking forward to a great event with over 100 interactive stations and 22 break-out sessions. We hope your students find it an informative and engaging day as they explore career opportunities in this region.
Please take a few minutes to review this important information and details about the event.
Student Registration Information for Schools
Session Schedule
Morning Session: 9:15 – 11: 20 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:10 – 2:15 p.m.
Each Student Registers
- Each student must register to attend the Expo.
- Students will select session preferences that best suit their interests during registration.
- Based on their preferences and availability, students will be assigned one session to attend for session a and one for sessions b giving them the opportunity to explore two career fields more in depth.
Registration Process
- Schools have the option to have each student register themself by following the instructions on the student registration page or to collect their preferences on the provided handout and register for them.
- Each school does this differently based on the number of students attending and the primary school contact preferences.
- Primary school contacts can contact markm@grandforks.org for a list of students that have registered. Please note this list is pulled manually so it may require up to 48 hours.
Schedules Emailed To Primary Contact
- At the specified dates in the timeline above, the primary contact for each school will receive an auto-generated email with an attachment containing each student’s schedule.
- The attachment is laid out with one student’s schedule per page.
- This can be printed and each student can be handed their schedule on the day of the expo.
- If a student misplaces their schedule, the registration desk can help find it.
Each Student Registers
- Each student must register to attend the Expo.
- Students will select session preferences that best suit their interests during registration.
- Based on their preferences and availability, students will be assigned one session to attend for session a and one for sessions b giving them the opportunity to explore two career fields more in depth.
Registration Process
- Schools have the option to have each student register themself by following the instructions on the student registration page or to collect their preferences on the provided handout and register for them.
- Each school does this differently based on the number of students attending and the primary school contact preferences.
- Primary school contacts can contact markm@grandforks.org for a list of students that have registered. Please note this list is pulled manually so it may require up to 48 hours.
Schedules Emailed To Primary Contact
- At the specified dates in the timeline above, the primary contact for each school will receive an auto-generated email with an attachment containing each student’s schedule.
- The attachment is laid out with one student’s schedule per page.
- This can be printed and each student can be handed their schedule on the day of the expo.
- If a student misplaces their schedule, the registration desk can help find it.
School Attendance Guide
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Alerus Center
1200 S 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
On behalf of the NVCE Planning Committee, thank you for taking the time out of your schedules to bring your students to this amazing event! We’re looking forward to greeting you and your students at the expo.
This guide was created to help prepare you and your students for what to expect, how to navigate, and set everyone up for success to have a positive experience! The guide is available to download as well.
Morning Day of Expo Timeline
9:20 am
Morning Groups Start
1/2 in sessions | 1/2 on expo floor
9:45 am
Breakout Session A-A Ends
Expo floor continue exploring
9:50 am
Breakout Session A-B Starts
1/2 in sessions | 1/2 on expo floor
10:15 am
Sessions & Expo Floor End
Switch, Floor -> Sessions, Sessions -> Floor
10:25 am
2nd 1/2 of Morning Groups Start
1/2 in sessions | 1/2 on expo floor
10:50 am
Breakout Session B-A Ends
Expo floor continue exploring
10:55 am
Breakout Session B-B Starts
1/2 in sessions | 1/2 on expo floor
11:20 am
Morning Sessions Conclude
Gather students and depart
11:20 am
Morning Sessions Conclude
Gather students and depart
Afternoon Day of Expo Timeline
12:15 pm
Afternoon Groups Start
1/2 in sessions | 1/2 on expo floor
12:40 pm
Breakout Session C-A Ends
Expo floor continue exploring
12:45 pm
Breakout Session C-B Starts
1/2 in sessions | 1/2 on expo floor
1:10 pm
Sessions & Expo Floor End
Switch, Floor -> Sessions, Sessions -> Floor
1:20 pm
2nd 1/2 of Afternoon Groups Start
1/2 in sessions | 1/2 on expo floor
1:45 pm
Breakout Session D-A Ends
Expo floor continue exploring
1:50 pm
Breakout Session D-B Starts
1/2 in sessions | 1/2 on expo floor
2:15 pm
Afternoon Sessions Conclude
Gather students and depart
Review Student Schedules
- Review schedule with students.
Print off the student schedules.
Distribute schedules on the bus or right before leaving to avoid losing.
Wayfinding Signage
Look Up for Signs
When looking for their assigned sessions in the breakout rooms, encourage students to LOOK UP to find the room names!
Signs Outside of Rooms
Posted outside of each room will be a sign with the title of the session corresponding to each session. If students are unsure if they’re in the right place, have them look there.
Student Handouts
Available in Expo Bag
At the beginning of their first session or when they enter the expo floor, students will receive an expo bag. That bag will contain a handout, postcard game, and candy.
Postcard Game | Collect Stamps
Students who ask good questions will receive a stamp from company representatives/exhibitors. The student with the most stamps filled in can turn in their postcard at the end of their expo floor time for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card!
Where To Go & Check In
Enter through Door 1
Please enter the Alerus Center through door 1, located at the far south east side of the building.
Check-in & provide student #
Check in with the expo volunteers and provide them with the total number of students you brought with you to the expo.
Wait to check in 15 mins prior
If you arrive more than 15 minutes early to the expo, please wait on the bus to allow event staff adequate amount of time to set up or eat lunch.
No Outside food or drinks
Thank you for leaving outside food and drinks on the bus, as they’re not allowed in the Alerus Center.
Make a Meet Up Plan for exit
Communicate to your students where to meet at the completion of the expo.
Recommended meeting location
Outlined in red on the map above is the recommended meet-up location for students and transportation after the conclusion of the expo.
What Schools Are Saying
"Students have a chance to interact with people from different career opportunities and hear what they're passionate about."
Steph Larson,
East Grand Forks Public Schools
Save The Date
Northern Valley Career Expo
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
Morning Session: 9:15 – 11: 20 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:10 – 2:15 p.m.
Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND
Tips & Resources
Help students make the most of their experience at the Expo! Encourage students to be curious. Ask presenters and exhibitors questions. For instance, asking questions such as “Does a career in your industry require an apprenticeship, internship, on-the-job training, or higher education?” can be valuable to students and their parents as they consider post high school graduation plans.
Include link to student handout
Include info on prepping for day of
Include Alerus Center map
Links to resources NVC steering committee provides (i.e., bingo, fact sheet, etc.)