1. Explore Your Strengths & Interests
Students begin by assessing their interests, values, and skills to identify career paths that align with their passions and aptitudes. Tools such as interest assessments and the Work Values Matcher help clarify personal preferences and strengths.
2. Get Exposed to Opportunities
This phase encourages students to delve into various career options through:
Career videos
Worker interviews
Tours, events, and job shadowing experiences
These activities provide insights into the daily realities of different professions, helping students make informed decisions about their future paths.
3. Gain Real-World Experience
Students are guided to:
Participate in on-the-job training, internships, or apprenticeships
Set career goals
Pursue relevant training and education
Engaging in these experiences allows students to apply their learning in real-world settings, building confidence and skills essential for their chosen careers.
Discover Institutions: With 33 colleges and 7 universities, students can explore a variety of institutions to find the best fit for their educational goals.
Search Programs: The website offers tools to search for academic programs, allowing students to find courses and degrees that align with their interests.
Online Application: Students can apply to multiple Minnesota State colleges and universities through a single online application process.
Student Planner: Utilize the Minnesota State Student Planner to track academic progress, plan courses, and ensure timely graduation.
Financial Aid Resources: Access information on scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities to support your education.
Tuition Comparison: Compare tuition rates across different institutions to make informed financial decisions.
Academic Advising: Receive guidance on course selection, degree planning, and academic success strategies.
Career Services: Explore career counseling, job placement assistance, and internship opportunities.
Mental Health and Wellness: Access resources for mental health support, wellness programs, and basic needs assistance.
From urban to rural, big to small, public to private, Minnesota's postsecondary schools offer you a variety of choices after high school:
Explore Minnesota institutions using the College Search Tool on MyHigherEd.mn.gov
Find Minnesota Campuses with this searchable map
Read "Choosing a College" for more information on admissions policies, student demographics, college costs, graduation rates, programs and more.
Whether you want to complete a program leading to a specific career in less than one year or want to complete a four-year bachelor's degree there are many different options for you to choose.
Minnesota Private Colleges
https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/our-colleges
The Minnesota Private Colleges website offers prospective students a comprehensive overview of the 18 nonprofit private colleges and universities in Minnesota. This resource is designed to help students explore and compare institutions to find the best fit for their academic and personal goals.
College Profiles: Each institution is represented with a brief description, highlighting its unique offerings, campus culture, and academic strengths.
Search and Filter Tools: The site includes a College Finder tool that allows students to search for colleges based on specific criteria such as major, location, campus size, and extracurricular opportunities.
Campus Locations: An interactive map provides the geographic locations of each college, helping students visualize where each institution is situated across Minnesota.
Visit Options: Information on how to schedule campus visits, including details about Minnesota Private Colleges Week and other events, is readily available.
Academic Offerings: The page outlines the diverse range of more than 150 majors and minors available across the colleges, catering to a wide array of academic interests.
University of Minnesota
Overview of the Five Campuses
The website provides detailed information about each campus, highlighting their unique strengths and offerings:
Crookston: Known for its focus on experiential learning and faculty-student mentorship, with a strong emphasis on online and distance education.
Duluth: Offers a strong emphasis on the environment and sustainability, with a global reputation for natural resources and freshwater research.
Morris: A public liberal arts college where students work closely with faculty and mentors to shape an education that prepares them for challenging graduate programs and productive careers.
Rochester: Prepares health sciences professionals and maintains unique collaborations with world-renowned medical organizations in the community.
Twin Cities: The flagship campus, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, and one of five university campuses in the nation with schools of engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine, law, and agriculture all in one campus.
2. Admissions Information
The website outlines the admissions process for each campus, including application requirements and deadlines. It also features the Share My App Program, allowing applicants to apply to multiple campuses with a single application.
3. Degrees and Programs
Prospective students can explore nearly 300 different degrees, majors, and programs offered across the five campuses. The Program Search tool allows users to filter by campus, program type, and delivery method to find the best fit for their academic interests.
4. Scholarships and Financial Aid
The website provides information on various scholarships and financial aid options, including the U Promise Scholarship and programs supporting undocumented students through the Minnesota Dream Act.
5. Community Engagement
The University of Minnesota System emphasizes its commitment to community engagement, showcasing initiatives and partnerships that extend the University's impact beyond the classroom.
6. News and Leadership
Stay informed about the latest developments within the University of Minnesota System through the News section, and learn about the leadership guiding the institution's direction.
https://dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/be-apprentice
The Be an Apprentice page on the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) website offers a comprehensive guide for students interested in pursuing a career through registered apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn wages while learning job-specific skills.