Cash In 2026 is a high school student career & job fair hosted by Job Service North Dakota in Grand Forks, in partnership with the Grand Forks Career Impact Academy, the East Grand Forks Senior High Wave Academy and businesses.
For Students
Why attend?
✅ Explore careers and training opportunities
✅ Learn how to turn your job into high school credit
✅ Find a part time, summer or post-graduation job
✅ Connect with top companies in the area
Locations & Times
Grand Forks Central High School Gym
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Red River High School Gym
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
East Grand Forks Senior High School Gym
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sign up in your high school's career center today!
Open the menu below for a list of attending businesses and the careers and jobs they are promoting at the event.
Attending Employers
- 319th FSS
- Child and Youth Program Assistant
$18.51 to $19.62 per hour
- Acme Tools
- Acme Tools for Tomorrow - Diesel Tech Program
- $23.00 per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- All Embracing Home Care
- Care Manager, Marketing Intern
$14.00 to $17.00 per hour
- Altru Family YMCA
- Youth summer camp counselors, lifeguards, swim instructors, sports coaches, teachers, fitness staff, and more.
- $10.00 to $17.00 per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- American Crystal Sugar
- Process Technicians, Packaging Technicians, Boiler Technicians, Vocational Scholarship Student Internships.
$21.66 to $23.46 per hour
- Aspire by Sanford
- We will advertise career exploration activities. We also have job shadows in GF.
- N/A
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- City of Grand Forks
- Survey Tech, Mosquito Control Tech, Pole Painter, Hydrant Painter, Public Service Worker
- $17.00 to $23.00 per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- CL Linfoot Company
- All areas of commercial and residential HVAC as well as commercial roofing.
- $18.50 to $21.50 per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- Custom Aire, Inc.
- USDOL Registered Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program and HVAC Commercial Service Technician
$18.00 to $20.00 per hour
- Dairy Queen-Northend
- Chill Crew, Closer, Shift Lead
$11.00 to $14.50 per hour
- Development Homes, Inc.
- Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
- $21.00 to $22.00 per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- DigiKey
- General Warehouse full time (AM and PM shifts) and part time (flexible schedule). Visit our careers page to see other open positions.
$19.00 to $23.00 per hour
- El Way Child Care and Learning Center
- Child Care Worker, Classroom Assistant
$14.00 to $16.00 per hour
- Grand Forks Children's Museum
- We will be encouraging job seekers to follow our organization for upcoming 2027 employment opportunities as we prepare to hire our staff team once our facility is completed. In the meantime, we are actively recruiting volunteers. Volunteer experience strengthens a resume and demonstrates meaningful community engagement to future employers.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Grand Forks Public Schools (Grand Forks Events Only)
- Paraprofessionals, Cooks, Teachers, Custodians
- $16.21 to $48.00+ per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- Hugo's Family Marketplace
- Cashier, Courtesy, Grocery, and more! (depending on age)
- $13.00 to $15.00 per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- IBEW Local 1426
- Electrical apprenticeships
- $17.00 to $20.00 per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body
- Established in 1960, Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body is a Grand Forks and Fargo, North Dakota-based school equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge to launch careers in cosmetology, skin esthetics, nail technology and massage therapy. Financial aid is available to qualified applicants.
Training Opportunities
- Kidwell Signature Cleaning
- Cleaning Technician
$15.50 to $16.50 per hour
- Marvin
- Entry-level Production Associate, Custom Builder - Made To Order Products
$18.50 to $30.00 per hour
- ND Army National Guard (Grand Forks Events Only)
- Part time - Mechanics, HVAC, Electrician, Law Enforcement, Heavy Construction, Plumbing, IT, Cybersecurity, Legal, Music, Carpentry, Suppy, Human Resources, Logistics, Aviation and more.
$78/HR for drill weekends. Basic training and full time pay varies. Salary based.
- North Dakota Health and Human Services
Awareness of opportunities with ND State and the benefits. Will speak about all of the positions.
- Northern Vault GF
- Pouring precast concrete, delivery of product
$15.00 to $18.00 per hour
- R.J. Zavoral & Sons Inc.
- Construction Laborers, Operators, Paving Quality Control Technician
- $18.00 to $23.00 per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- Ralph Engelstad Arena
- We will be hiring for the 2026-2027 event season for hockey, basketball, concerts, etc. We hire ages 14+ in custodial, 16+ in Concessions, Catering Kitchen Assistants, Ice Crew, and more.
- $17.00 to $18.00 per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- RDO Truck Centers
- High School Service Technician Intern, College Access Your Future Service Intern
- $15.00 to $22.00 per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- Sanford Health
- We will be focusing on Healthcare Careers including job shadowing opportunities and scholarships, rather than employment for the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks clinics/community. Patient Access Representative, Cook, Dining Staff, Resident Assistant Medication Assistant, Lab Assistant.
$14.00 to $26.00 per hour
- The Blue Moose Bar and Grill
- Dishwasher, Cook, Server, Host, Busser
- $17.00 to $18.00 per hour
$ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
- United States AIr Force
- Mechanical, electrical, medical, law enforcement, Special Warfare
$50,000 to $60,000 per year
- United States Postal Service
- Rural Delivery, City Delivery, Postmaster Relief, Postal Support Employee
$20.85 to $27.00 per hour
- Valley Senior Living
- Dining Service Aides, Dining Room Attendants, & CNA
- $18.80 to $23.00 per hour
- $ - Stop by the Career Impact Academy booth to learn how you can turn a job into high school credit.
Take a moment to learn more about resources that Job Service can assist with as you look for your next job!
ND Workforce Connection will show you all the available positions across the state.
For Employers
Job Service North Dakota, the Grand Forks Career Impact Academy, and the East Grand Forks Senior High Wave Academy are proud to host three Cash In 2026: Student Career & Job Fairs--and your company is invited!
Thursday, March 19 – Central High School
Wednesday, March 25 – Red River High School
Wednesday, April 29 – East Grand Forks Senior High
You may register to attend one, two, or all three events.
Why participate?
High school students are the next generation of workers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. By connecting early, your business can:
✅ Build brand awareness among future job seekers.
✅ Recruit seasonal, part-time, or entry-level talent from the local community.
✅ Inspire students to explore career possibilities in your industry.
✅ Invest in the development of your future workforce.
If you wait to talk to high students until you are hiring or until they have graduated, you will miss out on this valuable pool of workers.
There is no fee to attend, but space is limited. Internet will be available but not electricity.
REGISTER NOW
(Registration is free.)
For event questions, please reach out to Mary Houdek, JSND Business Advisor at 701-795-3723 or [email protected].
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