Since 1974 Plaas Incorporated has been a versatile Mechanical Contractor specializing in the design, fabrication and welding for new construction and maintenance. Employing Millwrights, High Pressure Piping Licensed Staff, Confined Space Rescue Teams, Certified Welders and Certified Welding Inspectors, Plaas is able to efficiently deliver a variety of scheduled and emergency industrial services. Plaas’ Project Managers are experienced at delivering construction or maintenance projects within USDA, FDA, OSHA and GMP Standards on time, within budget and always with the highest regard for safety. In addition, Plaas owns its own industrial equipment for customer rental or utilization. Plaas Incorporated provides mechanical contracting services nationwide from offices in Red Wing, MN and Brookhaven, MS.

Computers are everywhere in our life and the DATA is today's the currency. Why there are so many Apps that are free...such as Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp ? They want your DATA.....Where do we store DATA? In a Database!!

For over 40 years, SCS has been a respected quality supplier of a variety of products, with a special emphasis on elevator signage, braille, and buttons. From proprietary products to contract manufacturing, SCS is your one-stop shop for all of your die casting, metal stamping, injection molding and signage needs. We employ a team of passionate, dedicated, and talented people.

I started flying when I was 24 years old out of a small airport in Cumberland Wisconsin to get my private pilot license. I then finished my certification at Minnesota State University, Mankato in the spring of 2005 and graduated in the summer of 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Aviation.

First flying job was as a First Officer in a Cesena Caravan at a company called Peninsula Airways where I was based in the small town of Dillingham Alaska. Dillingham could only be accessed by air or boat. Penair took me from Dillingham to Anchorage, Honolulu and finally Boston. After 5 years I left Penair as a captain of the Saab 340.

My next job was at Sun Country airlines. There I was based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota where I flew the Boeing 737 for almost 5 years. I had the amazing opportunity to fly to almost every major US city, various vacation destinations in Mexico, Cuba (including Guantanamo), Iceland, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica.

I look forward to sharing more about my career as a pilot.

Cole is a Mdewakanton Dakota and a member of the Prairie Island Indian Community. He is a 2012 graduate from Red Wing High School and then recieved his Bachelor of Fine Arts, Majoring in Fine Arts Studio from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. His work includes Drawing, Painting, Beadwork, Quillwork, both contemporary as well as traditional pieces. https://artbyredhorse.com/

I work as a Collective Impact Specialist and Parent Organizer with Every Hand Joined. My colleague Kylie and I developed and launched a program to support parent advocacy in Red Wing called Parents Have the Power. In this work, we have hosted events and meet-ups to bring families together to talk about the possible challenges and barriers in our community. We want families to know that we support them in addressing the struggles they face. We want families to understand that a strong home creates resilient children. Not only that, but having a sense of community can improve outcomes for both parents and their children. We equip parents with the tools they need to advocate for their families.

It is so important to raise up parent voices. In order to eliminate the systemic disparities our families face, we must center parents in policymaking. The lived experiences of parents are critical to creating the change needed to enable families to thrive. My colleagues from the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood, MK Nguyen and Erica Valliant, and I recently spoke at the latest FSG Collective Impact Forum to share the power of parent organizing with a national audience. I look forward to amplifying this important work and to continue supporting parents in their advocacy journeys. Additionally, I am so honored to be a part of the broader EPC Family. I have developed lasting relationships as well as gained tools and resources that will stay with me for a lifetime.

At Knight Barry, our work entails many areas of "business." We deal with the five big ones daily in our industry; Finance, Marketing, Insurance, Legal, and Real Estate. I will share on each area and go into detail as to how and why we are knowledgeable in each area and can pull from a pool of candidates who may have strengths in any given one. Come learn about the different main positions we hire/employ, the best fit personalities depending on the position, the overall challenges we face and some of the up and down sides to the industry.

Jennie Wendland is Cofounder & Executive Director of Disability Support International (DSI) a nonprofit organization based right here in Red Wing that works to better the lives and human rights of people with disabilities living in developing countries who often now lack access to things like education, employment, and even the general community. Right now, DSI works directly in the country of Cambodia and carries out online-based programs with many different low and middle-income countries around the world. Jennie has a background in music therapy and special education and now leads DSI's program and organizational development.

Explore the options that await in the beauty industry and where to start. I'll share about the different certifications and licensure, what can a new stylist expect, what are the different types of salons and what you can expect for pay, benefits, and hours. I'll also share about the pros and cons of the beauty industry.

Beth’s job is to work with people like you, your family, and your neighborhoods to figure out how you want your city to grow. Where should new houses and businesses go? Can people walk and bike around their neighborhoods safely? Can you find your future job in Red Wing or will you have to move to another city? What activities would kids like to play at your park? It is such a fun job to help people imagine what they want their future lives to be like and then I can help make that come true.

I am super excited to be able to speak to students of RWHS! I graduated in the class of 2016. Then, I went to the University of Minnesota Duluth where I will be graduating from this May. I will be sharing a little bit more of my college experience and classes. During my time at UMD I got involved with Education Minnesota. This is Minnesota's educator union. Education Minnesota has given me great opportunities. I was elected as the state president for the aspiring educators in Minnesota. This is my second year serving as the state president, and my first year as the region representative for NEA. I am currently student teaching in second grade, and come spring I will be in high school in a special education classroom. I can't wait to share more of my story with you!

College is an exciting time that presents many new opportunities to learn and grow. It can also be a stressful and challenging time as students adjust to the new setting and independence. In this session, we will discuss some of the common roadblocks that can interfere with college success and provide guidance on how to prepare for your freshman year of college. You will also learn about Minnesota State College Southeast and the program options. Join us and see first-hand that Minnesota State College Southeast cares.