career Pathways

In today's world, we communicate in countless ways and how we communicate continues to change. This career field explores careers and experiences in visual and performing arts, journalism and broadcasting and information technology systems that help connect people and organizations in a variety of ways.

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Matt Ketelsen, Managing Partner- Blooming Prairie Farm Radio/ Subarctic Media

Zach Osborne, Customer 360 Product Owner (IT)- Jack Link's Beef Jerky

Cara Schmidt, Section Editor- Mayo Clinic Center for Digital Health

Ted Schmidt, Morning and Noon Meteorologist- KTTC-TV

This career field helps students explore careers and provide authentic learning experience in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating functions essential to running an efficient and productive business. Pathways include business management and administration, agriculture business, hospitality, and marketing.

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Carrie Brand, Realtor- Keller Williams

Brianna Butler, Inside Sales & Marketing Communication Specialist- McNeilus Steel, Inc

Heather Donovan, Assistant Vice President of Commercial and Home Lending- Sterling State Bank

Kristine Ihrke, Director of Sales- Center Stone Plaza Hotel

Jillian Kalk, Actuary Finance Director- Mutual of Omaha

Brian Martin, Financial Advisor- River Prairie Wealth Partners

Kelly Nelson, Regional Credit Manager- McNeilus Steel, Inc.

Nathan Schroeder, Business Owner/Entrepreneur- The Escape Challenge

Chris Tushaus, Fabrication Sales Manager- McNeilus Steel, Inc.

Kevin Welch, Consumer Mortgage Lender- First Security Bank

The Health and Human Services Career field exposes students to careers and experiences that support and improve the safety and well-being based on the needs of individuals, families and communities. Pathways include education and training, government & public administration, health science, and human services & public safety.

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Bradley Boynton, Respiratory Therapist- Mayo Clinic

Jeremy Braun, Speech Language Pathologist/Operating Manager- Innovative Therapy Solutions, LLC

Dr. Melanie Brennan, Physical Therapist DPT, ExercisABILITIES

Dr. Melissa Brennan, Chiropractor- Brennan Family Chiropractic and Nutrition Center

Dr. Philip Fong, Assistant Professor of Surgery- Duke University Health System

Carole Fremarek, Speech Language Pathologist/ Adjunct Professor- Governors State University Illinois

Renee Grassi, Youth Services Manager- Dakota County Library

Professor Colin Halverson, Indiana University- Center for Bioethics & Indiana University

Krista Hayes, Human Resource Manager- McNeilus Steel, Inc.

Jessica Holmberg, Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher- Byron Public Schools

Lisa Lammert, Clinical Dietitian- Mayo Clinic

Becky Martin, Licensed School Counselor- Byron High School

Jennifer Rodemeyer, Certified Child Life Specialist, Child Life Manager- Mayo Clinic Children's Center

Evie Swanson, Hiring Assistant - Visiting Angels

Laura Thomas, Admissions Representative- Minnesota State College Southeast

Brooke Woodhouse, Special Education Teacher- Byron High School

The Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing field exposes students to careers and experiences that develop tools and/or integrate machinery to put in place effective manufacturing processes. Architecture and construction may work on drafting and design, work on buildings, and or project management. Natural Resources work may include careers related to recreation, wildlife, and/or conservation. Pathways include Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Natural Resources.

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Kraus-Anderson - Construction Company

Ben Horejsi, Manufacturing Engineer- McNeilus Steel, Inc.

Chad and Aren Jorgensen, Mechanical Engineer- Weiler Forestry and Engineering student at SDSMT

Jamie Kerns, Driver- McNeilus Steel, Inc.

Zach Klemm, Fabrication General Manager- McNeilus Steel, Inc.

Nate Kobi, Robotic Welding Programmer & Operator- McNeilus Steel, Inc.

Matt Larsen, Laser & Plasma Supervisor- McNeilus Steel, Inc.

Hector Martinez, Assembly Supervisor- McNeilus Steel, Inc.

Bryan Meaney, Saw Operator- McNeilus Steel, Inc.

Laborers Union, S.E Minnesota Local 405

Local 49- Operating Engineers

Josh Vagt, Machine Supervisor- McNeilus Steel, Inc.

Brooks Zamzow, Mechanical Professional Engineer- Krech Ojard and Associates