We are excited to announce and host the very first annual Central Dakota Student Career Expo happening on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 8:30am- 2:30pm at the Bismarck Event Center! The Central Dakota Student Career Expo creates a meaningful connection between students and local businesses, giving high schoolers the opportunity to explore industries, discover career paths, and gain insight into their futures.
Day of Event Info
See below for parking map information. A layout/ map of the event will be posted soon.
Parking Map
Exhibitor List
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ABRA Auto Body & Glass
Advanced Mechanical Inc.
Agtegra Cooperative
Anne Carlsen
Baker Boy
Bartlett & West
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Benedictine Living Community- Bismarck
Bismarck Larks
Bismarck State College
BNC National Bank
BNI Coal
Bobcat Company
Brady Martz
Burleigh County Sheriff
Butler Machinery Company
Capital City Construction, Inc.
Capital Credit Union
Century 21 Morrison Realty
CHI St Alexius Health
City of Bismarck
City of Mandan
Cloverdale Foods
Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country
Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas
Consolidated Construction Co., Inc.
Cornerstone Bank
Dakota College at Bottineau
Dakota Eye Institute
Dakota Growers Pasta Company
Dakota Zoo
DMVW Railroad
Duane's Body Shop, Inc.
Easter Seals Goodwill, ND
Edgewood
Eide Bailly
Eide Chevrolet
Energy Tech Systems
Executive air taxi corporation
Farm Credit Services of Mandan
Farmers Choice Seed
Fisher Industries
General Equipment & Supplies
H.A. Thompson & Sons
Harvestone Low Carbon Partners
Chevron
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Interstate Engineering
Job Service North Dakota
Kinder Morgan Inc
Kirkwood Bank & Trust
Knife River
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
MDU Resources/Montana-Dakota Utilities/WBI Energy
Menards / Midwest Manufacturing
Metro Area Ambulance
Missouri Slope
Missouri Valley Family YMCA
National Information Solutions Cooperative
NDDOSR
Nextera Energy
North American Coal
North Central International
North Dakota 4-H Camp NDSU Extension
North Dakota Army National Guard
North Dakota Court System
North Dakota DOT
North Dakota Newspaper Association
North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association
North Dakota State College of Science
North Dakota State Electrical Board
North Dakota State University
Northern Improvement Co.
Northern Plains Rail Services
Northwest Contracting
Northwest Tire Inc. - South
Otter Tail Power Company
Peyers Pyros
Plains Ag
Precision Underground
Pride Inc.
Puklich Chevrolet, Inc.
RDO Equipment Co.
ReadiTech Engineering
Roers Construction
Sanford Health
Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 North Dakota
Sunward Steel Buildings
Titan Machinery
Touchmark
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
TrueNorth Steel
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
University of Mary
University of MN Crookston
University of North Dakota
Wallwork Truck Center
Williston State College
Schools
25+ schools have been invited for this event! If your schools has not received an invite and would like to participate in this event, please fill out the registration form below.
Register Here
School Resources
School Resources - Prep Work
Career Clusters
A great first step in exploring a professional career in North Dakota is to investigate the sixteen Career Clusters and the associated pathways to that profession.
- Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
- Architecture & Construction
- Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
- Business Management & Administration
- Education & Training
- Finance
- Government & Public Administration
- Health Science
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Career Clusters are a roadmap to the world of work. They group related careers and industries—such as healthcare, information technology, design, education, and more—so you can see the bigger picture of where your interests and talents might take you. By exploring clusters, you’ll discover how classroom learning connects to real jobs, and how different paths can lead to exciting opportunities.
It’s important to remember that careers don’t always fit neatly into a single cluster. The skills you build in one area—like problem solving, communication, or technical know-how—can easily transfer into another. In fact, many careers span multiple clusters and require a mix of skills from different fields. Using Career Clusters as a guide helps you think broadly, explore connections across industries, and keep your options open as you plan your future.
Career Cluster Activity
- Using RUReady.ND.gov, have your students complete the worksheet below before the Expo to help them identify their top three career clusters.
- If your school does not have access to RUReady Advance CTE has some great resources for students.
- Cluster by Cluster Edition: The National Career Clusters Framework Career Interest Survey
- Motivators Edition: The National Career Clusters Framework Career Interest Survey:
- Encourage your students to use the questions below for exhibitors to learn more about the careers that suit their interests and aptitudes!
- What does a typical day look like in your role?
- What education or training do you need for this job?
- What skills are needed in order to do your job?
- What are the most rewarding and most challenging parts of your job?
- What kind of technology, tools, or equipment do you use most often in your work?
- How did you decide on your career pathway?
- What kinds of entry-level jobs are available for high school students in your company?
- What high school classes should I take to prepare for a career in this field?
- Exhibitors will have signage at their booths listing the Career Clusters their company represents at the Expo. *As the expo gets closer, we will link the exhibitors and their corresponding career clusters here.*
In addition, you and your students may also explore the following resources:
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Committee Members
Annie Noonan - National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)
Ashley Weightman - Odney
Corey Helm - Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Jared Mack - Eide Bailly
Kasey Janz - Bismarck Public Schools
Kathryn Spilman- The Sugar Shack
Keith Schmaltz - Northwest Contracting
Kevin Allan - University of Mary
Kevin Klemisch - University of Mary
Kim Jensen – Central Region Area Career and Technical Center (CRACTC)
Kristi Heupel - Job Service North Dakota
Laura Henkelman - Bismarck Public Schools
Leanne Schmidt - City of Bismarck
Linae Enockson - Sanford Health
Micaela Ranisate - Starion Bank
Micaela Thomas - Job Service North Dakota
Nick Dobrzelecki - Titan Health
Paige Jensen - Mandan Public Schools
Pete Rubke - Bismarck Public Schools
Rachel Howard - 3&ME Coffee
Shannon Balerud - Bismarck Public Schools
Tiffany Eckroth - Drive Retail Marketing
Looking for more information?
Are you an educator or individual looking to learn more about this event? Please reach out to us at [email protected] to get in touch with our committee!