We are excited to announce and host the very first annual Central Dakota Student Career Expo happening on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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.
Businesses
This event offers businesses the platform to engage directly with students, showcase career opportunities, and invest in shaping North Dakota's future workforce while fostering connections that could lead to long-term community impact.
Become An Exhibitor Sponsorship Opportunities
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.
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Exhibitor List
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Northwest Contracting
NISC
Dakota Eye Institute
Missouri Slope
TrueNorth Steel
North Dakota DOT
RDO Equipment
DMVW Railroad
Norrth Dakota 4-H Camp NDSU Extension
Wallwork Truck Center
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body
Titan Machinery
Bobcat Company
City of Mandan
Farm Credit Services of Mandan
Northern Improvement Co.
North Dakota State University
MDU Resources Group, Inc.
Bismarck State College
Job Service North Dakota
Sponsors
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!
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
Loretta Benedict - Bismarck State College
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
Summer Sturm - Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC
Tiffany Eckroth - Drive Retail Marketing