Central Dakota Student Career Expo

Save the Date! The second annual Central Dakota Student Career Expo will be happening on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 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.

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 – Interstate Engineering

Jared Mack - Eide Bailly

Kasey Janz - Bismarck Public Schools

Keith Schmaltz - Northwest Contracting

Kevin Allan - 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

Paige Jensen - Mandan Public Schools

Pete Rubke - Bismarck Public Schools

Shannon Balerud - Bismarck Public Schools

Adam Vogel – Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC

Mel Hammons – Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC

Annie Seidler – Bismarck State College

Justin Folsom – Bismarck State College

Kaitlyn Duncan- City of Bismarck