Polar CAREER CONNECT

Hello 622 Community,

We hope you enjoy this 622 Career Connect Spring Edition intended for staff, students and families.

If you are interested, here is a recorded video presentation about the scholarship program, which supports students as they navigate their college journey. This presentation is easy to share with students and families alike, whether during class, advisory periods, parent nights, or through your usual communication methods.

Link to presentation: P2C Scholarship Program Presentation - Chapter One

The video explains eligibility, the application process, and key deadlines. Our aim is to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible for the young people you support daily. The deadline for students to apply is April 15th, 2026.

I've also attached a flyer of the program to this email as an additional resource about the Chapter One scholarship. The QR code listed at the bottom of the second page takes students directly to the scholarship program. Additionally, here is a direct link to the application listed on our website: P2C Scholarship Application

ATTENTION 9-12 GRADE STUDENTS!

Ready to explore the world of laboratory science? At Discover Mayo Clinic: Lab Explorers, you’ll get hands-on experience with real lab activities and meet Mayo Clinic professionals who are making an impact every day. Ask questions, get career advice, and see firsthand what it’s like to work in this exciting, high-demand field!

Featured careers include Phlebotomy, Histology, Lab Assistant/Lab Processing Assistant, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Scientist, and Genetic Counselor. Free event open to all 9th-12th grade students!

Scan the QR code below or click HERE to register.

Saturday, April 11

9-12:30pm

Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus Mayo Building - Judd Hall Auditorium

Additional event details will be sent closer to the event date. Questions? Reach out to Michelfelder.Liana@Mayo.edu

Not sure if a career in labs is right for you? Check out these career videos to learn more.

Throughout summer 2026, The Raptor Center is hosting opportunities for Saint Paul and Minneapolis public middle schoolers and high schoolers to engage with their local ecosystems and the STEM professionals who research and protect them. Find Out More & Register

During the month of February, March and April watch for CAREER PANEL SESSIONS that will be held at both North and Tartan High School. Career Panels are meant to give students information about a variety of careers. Look for information I post on schoology and how to sign up.

Panels coming up:

NORTH THURSDAY WIN

City of North St Paul

City of Maplewood

TRADES

MNDOT Minnesota department of Transportation

ABBOTT

Healthcare

TARTAN WEDNESDAY WIN

City of Oakdale

ACE - Architect/Construction/Engineering

TRADES

Washington County Natural Resources

HealthCare

MNDOT Minnesota department of Transportation

Advanced Manufacturing Camp - #: 26-0622 ID: CTAC Section: 01

Start Date: 6/22/2026

Days: M, Tu, W, Th

Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Saint Paul College Scrubs Camp (Full Cost) - #: 26-0720 ID: CECT 0204 Section: 01

Start Date: 7/20/2026

Days: M, Tu, W, Th

Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Summer Beauty Camp - Cosmetology & Esthetics - #: 26-0623 ID: CTAC 5823 Section: 01

Start Date: 6/23/2026

Days: Tu, W, Th

Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Summer Beauty Camp - Cosmetology & Esthetics - #: 26-0714 ID: CTAC 5823 Section: 01

Start Date: 7/14/2026

Days: Tu, W, Th

Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

CodeNinjas STEM Technology & Coding Camps

• CodeNinjas provides a hands-on learning experience for technology-loving children ages 5-14.

High Tech Kids LEGO Robotics Coding Camps

• Camp participants will be challenged with Coding/Programming LEGO SPIKE Prime robots to accomplish missions/tasks on a past FIRST LEGO League field. They will be encouraged to design and modify the provided basic robot to aid in completing these challenges.

Girls Who Code Pathways

• This seven-week program is a free, flexible online learning opportunity for students who want to learn coding at their own pace this summer.

Under the Hood - Machine Learning and AI Summer Program

• The program is an immersive summer experience where high school students explore the power of machine learning, data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

University of Minnesota Summer Computing Academy

• The university offers two programs for female students (junior high and high school) in June. The main goal of this program is to teach computer programming using python in an intense hands-on program. For information about 2026 academy, contact Professor Maria Gini.

The Works Museum Coding Camps

• Explore coding, sequencing, and logic at coding camps for kids ages 6-12. Campers can program their own robot creations, assemble a Raspberry Pi system, use Python coding language, and more.

Herdina Construction Trades Camp

• High school students age 15+ get a hands-on experience and classroom instruction in a variety of specialty occupations within the residential and commercial construction industry on the Moorhead State campus.

MN Trades Academy

• The MN Trades Academy (MTA) offers paid summer construction internship experiences for selected high school youth.

Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors (MSPS) Measure, Map & Model Land Surveying Summer Camp

• This one-day camp will provide campers an opportunity to learn about and use cutting edge land surveying, geospatial, and measuring technology and gain first-hand insights into how the work of land surveyors and mapping professionals shapes and defines the built environment. Contact Alex Miller for more information.

Manufacturing Summer Camps

University of Minnesota MnRI Technology Day Camp

• The Minnesota Robotics Institute hosts a Technology Day Camp for students in grades 6th through 8th. Participants will learn about robots and robotic technology through fun, hands-on activities.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

University of Minnesota Discover STEM Camp

• During the interactive summer programs, students will network with peers while learning about current topics in research and exploring academic programs and career pathways through presentations, laboratory tours, science experiments, technology demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions.

University of Minnesota Rochester Summer STEAM Camp

• These week-long immersive STEAM-focused summer camps provide a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on, applied learning in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).

Minnesota State Nitro-X Summer Camps

• The camps offers students the opportunity to explore careers in transportation through hands-on activities with radio controlled (RC) cars. This includes learning about how vehicles work, building their confidence with technical skills, working in teams to develop life and employability skills, gaining exposure to industry and showing off their RC skills with a race.

Titan Machinery Student Camps

• The camps are designed for students interested in exploring what it's like to work in the heavy-equipment industry, regardless of their background or experience level. Partnering with local colleges, there are two avenues of camp programs: Diesel Camps and Precision Camps.

University of Minnesota CAV Career Pathways Camp

• The one-week day camp is for high school students interested in vehicles and the latest technology. Students learn about connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology and explore career opportunities in a cutting-edge industry that will help shape the future of transportation.

University of Minnesota National Summer Transportation Institute

• This free two-week summer day camp at the University of Minnesota will introduce students to the many aspects of the transportation field. Students go on field trips around the Twin Cities, participate in hands-on lab activities, and learn from experts about what it’s like to work in transportation.

Contact Tim Barrett, MDE Trade and Industry Specialist, if you have any questions.

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Email: bstanley@isd622.org

Phone: 651-748-6086