[Imported] 2024 SW MN Career Expo Exhibitor Form

2025 SW MN Career Expo

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 MN West Community & Technical College Worthington Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 Southwest MN State University Marshall
Exhibitor Registration Form

Thank you for serving as an exhibitor at the 2025 SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA CAREER EXPO sponsored by the Southwest Minnesota Workforce Board and the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF). This collaborative event provides career exposure and exploration experiences to students so they will better understand the careers available in our region and the skills necessary to fulfill those careers. Business and industry participation is a CRITICAL component of this event. For planning and coordination purposes take a few moments to complete this exhibitor form. *Please note: INFORMATION FROM THE FIRST 8 ITEMS WILL BE PLACED IN AN ELECTRONIC EVENT PROGRAM.
1. Organization Name:*
2. Organization Address:*
Organization City:*
Organization State:*
Organization Zip Code:*
3. Main Phone Number*
4. Organization Website:*
5. BRIEFLY describe your organization (500 character limit)*
6. Which is the MAIN Career Field you will represent with your exhibit? Click to learn more about the career fields, clusters and pathways to discern where you might fit.*

Ag, Food, and Natural ResourcesArts, Communication, and Information SystemsBusiness, Management, and AdministrationEngineering, Manufacturing, and TechnologyHealth Science TechnologyHuman Services

7. Which of the following is your organization willing to provide to students and prospective employees:

	Yes	No
College Scholarships
Tuition Assistance
Job Shadowing
Internships
Onsite Tours
Classroom Speakers

8. If you provide any of the opportunities listed above, what is the name of the person at your organization that callers should ask for?
Which expo site will you attend?*

MNWEST-Worthington (September 23, 2025)SMSU-Marshall (September 24, 2025)Both events
Expo Contact Person Name:*
Expo Contact Person Phone #:*
Expo Contact Person Email:*
Alternate Expo Contact Person:
Alternate Expo Contact Person Email:
Approximately how many volunteers will be at your exhibit?*
We are encouraging 1 table per exhibit. How many tables will you need?*
Do you require electricity for your exhibit?*
Do you require a table cloth for your exhibit?

YesNo, I have my own
Does your business currently have a FutureForward® profile

YesNo
Starting this year we will be utilizing the FREE FutureForward™ platform to make communications between students, businesses, and training partners at our upcoming event. We are requesting that you take a few minutes to create a profile.

A QR code directing people to your FutureForward™ page will be displayed at your table and we will be sending students to find QR codes. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact.

JOIN FutureForward® TODAY - Scan the QR Code OR Click Here and click the join directory button in the upper right-hand corner.

What can you do in FutureForward™?
Connect with your future workforce. Increase student-interest in your career field.
Help students find their future careers.
Create positive relationships with educators.

Connecting Businesses to Classrooms!
New in 2025 we will host a virtual meeting with exhibitors prior to the event to help prepare and answer any questions. Please watch for an invite closer to the event.

Please also watch for an email with our all new Exhibitor Catalog. This will include ideas for interactive exhibits, photos, and more!
Career Roadmap: A Powerful Workforce Development Tool

Career Roadmaps will help high school students explore careers in your company or occupations in your industry. Visually map out career progression, required skills, and education pathways necessary for your company. Examples are shown at the bottom of this page.

When completing the form, aim for 10 jobs per section. To prevent clutter and keep it manageable for students, please limit your entries to 10 job titles per section. Remember, this form is intended to provide a general overview of the occupations at your company. If you would like to add more than ten positions, please contact Laura Bruns at laura.bruns@swwc.org.

Please complete the form Click here

Once you complete the form, we will begin creating your company’s career roadmap. A DRAFT will be sent to the email listed for review. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Laura Bruns at laura.bruns@swwc.org.
Please list any other exhibit needs:
Does your business have staff available to assist with volunteer opportunities?
Should be Empty:

2025 SW MN Career Expo

Exhibitor Registration Form