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
- American Crystal Sugar
- Process Technicians, Packaging Technicians, Boiler Technicians, Vocational Scholarship Student Internships.
$21.66 to $23.46 per hour
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.)
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