Get ready for an awesome adventure at the Northern Valley Career Expo! Not only do you get to explore the amazing exhibit hall, but you also have the chance to dive into some interesting break-out sessions. Guess what? These sessions are led by awesome professionals working in various fields in the Northern Valley!
Students get to create their very own personalized schedule packed with the break-out sessions they’re most excited about. Every student gets to attend two breakout sessions, plus spend time exploring the exhibitor showcase.
So buckle up and get ready to have a blast at the Northern Valley Career Expo. It’s an adventure you won’t want to miss!
2024 Expo Schedule
Tuesday, October 22
Heavy Equipment Load-In
12pm – 4pm | About two weeks before the event, exhibitors who are bringing heavy equipment that needs to be driven in through the arena’s overhead doors will receive a load-in time slot. If you are unable to load in heavy equipment at this time, please work with event staff to identify options.
Tuesday, October 22
Heavy Equipment Load-In
12pm – 4pm | About two weeks before the event, exhibitors who are bringing heavy equipment that needs to be driven in through the arena’s overhead doors will receive a load-in time slot. If you are unable to load in heavy equipment at this time, please work with event staff to identify options.
Wednesday, October 23
Vendor Load-In
7:15am | On the day of the Expo, doors will open at 7:15 a.m. for non-heavy equipment load-in. All vendors must be completely set up by 8:45 a.m. Door number 8 will be the fastest shot to the arena floor.
Wednesday, October 23
Vendor Load-In
7:15am | On the day of the Expo, doors will open at 7:15 a.m. for non-heavy equipment load-in. All vendors must be completely set up by 8:45 a.m. Door number 8 will be the fastest shot to the arena floor.
Sessions and Times – October 23rd
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
Morning Session
9:15am | Students Arrive
9:20am | Break-out Session Group A
9:50am | Break-out Session Group B
or
9:20am – 10:15am | Exhibitor Showcase
10:15 – 10:25 | Students Switch between break-out sessions and exhibitor showcase.
10:25am | Break-out Session Group A
10:55am | Break-out Session Group B
or
10:25am – 11:20am | Exhibitor Showcase
11:20am | Students Depart
Afternoon Session
12:10pm | Students Arrive
12:15pm | Break-out Session Group A
12:45pm | Break-out Session Group B
or
12:15pm – 1:10pm | Exhibitor Showcase
1:10pm – 1:20pm | Students Switch between break-out sessions and exhibitor showcase.
1:20pm | Break-out Session Group A
1:50pm | Break-out Session Group B
or
1:20pm – 2:15pm | Exhibitor Showcase
2:15pm | Students Depart
Breakout Session Topics
Group A
Group B
Group A
Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
Social Worker
High Wage, High Growth Careers
Careers in Construction (Carpenters, Millwrights, Electrical Workers, Operating Engineers)
Cosmetology / Esthetician
Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Aviation / UAS
Computer Programming / Cybersecurity
Industrial Technology/Advanced Manufacturing
Pre-Health Sciences Careers (Physician, Dentist, Veterinarian, Optometrist, Chiropractor)
Nursing
Group B
PT/OT/Athletic Training
Fisheries & Wildlife (Natural Resource Management)
Careers in Education (Teacher, Principal/Administration)
Engineering (Civil)
Fast Track Health Careers (Non-4-Year Options)
Careers in Agriculture (Farm Business Management)
Accounting / Banking & Finance
Diesel Mechanics
Electrician
Law Enforcement / Firefighter / Paramedic
Mental Health (Therapists, Counselors)