College and career experiences are one of the best ways to help you explore your interests and plan for life after high school. Below are links to upcoming events. Deadlines, fees and options vary. Byron High School is not endorsing any specific event or activity - please research potential opportunities and make the best decision for you.

Upcoming College and Military Visits

None at this time.

Agriculture & Food Science Exploration Day - Deadline June 14, 2023 

Participants will explore possible careers in agronomy, animal science and food science by participating in engaging tours and hands-on learning labs.  This will be held on Wednesday, June 28th from 8am-5pm at Riverland Community College (1900 8th Ave NE, Austin, MN)  The cost is $10.  The event is open to youth who have completed grades 9+  Please click HERE for more information and to register by the June 14th deadline.

Activities will include:

• Tour of Northern Country Co-op
• Tour of Read’s Brown Swiss dairy farm
• Ag Centric Technology trailer 
• Hands-on food science labs

Minnesota Private Colleges Week - June 26-30, 2023

Minnesota Private Colleges Week will run from June 26 to June 30 with visit sessions beginning at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.  All sessions are two hours in length EXCEPT for the joint sessions held by the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, which run three hours. View the session schedule.  Find out more information here.

Lead and Influence Summer Camp - June 26-30, 2023 

Saint Catherine University and Katie Leadership Impact are delighted to announce that our Lead & Influence Summer Camp is back again for June 26-30 2023!  This free, five-day summer workshop empowers female high school students entering 11th and 12th grade in the fall semester to see themselves as leaders and learn from women in professional business careers while experiencing life at St. Catherine University’s St. Paul campus.  For more information and to register, click HERE.    Flyer

High School Theatre Camp Led By RCTC - July 10-14, 2023 

Creating characters through improvisation - In this one-week theatre camp, students will learn and practice improvisation skills with the intention of creating vibrant, three-dimensional characters very quickly. The main activities in this class will be focused on comedic and dramatic scene and monologue creation.  The camp is led by RCTC Theatre Instructor Jerry Casper.  Ages: Grades 9-12 (including Class of 2023 seniors) For more information and to register, click HERE.  

Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) Summer Camp - July 9-14 and July 22-27 

MBV is a weeklong business and career development summer camp that brings together students in grades 9-12 to learn business, leadership, and financial literacy skills.  This is a great opportunity for you to network with students from across the country, hear from business owners, build skills needed for your resume and future job, learn information you’ll need for college applications, and help you learn about the career you’d like in the future.  At MBV students work in small teams or “companies” to create a fictitious product and business plan that is presented at the end of the session, Shark Tank-style. Other activities include guest keynote speakers, games, mock interviews, team-building exercises, breakout sessions, and more!   MBV is the perfect opportunity for students to learn about the jobs of the future, career skills they will need, develop technology skills, and connect with new people. MBV is open to any student in grades 9-12.  This will be offered from July 9th – 14th at University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and it will be offered again July 9th – 14th at University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. For more information and to register, please visit their website. 

Virtual and Alternative College Tours

Many colleges now offer virtual campus tours, including interactive maps and other tools. Most have a social media presence, including postings by campus organizations, teams, student government, and more. Some academic departments (generally larger schools) have websites and a social media outreach. Some schools include virtual tours of residence halls, suites, and other housing options. You can also look for the school newspaper and alumni association’s online presence.  It’s always best to put your feet on campus before making a final decision, but all of these options can help you save time and money (and keep you from missing high school classes!) while you narrow your list of choices.Check out these four sites for virtual tour opportunities:  eCampusTours.com, YouVisit and The College Tour.  

NACAC Virtual College Fair!!  Registration is Now Open!

Have a quick video chat with a rep, drop in on a virtual presentation, send a question through chat - make a connection YOUR way!  All of our fairs will feature MatchMaking! At the time of registration, students will select the attributes that are most important to them in a college. They will then receive an email that best matches them to the specific colleges and universities based on the criteria they provided.  Students will then reference this email on the day of the fair to connect with their best-fits! Make sure to encourage your students to register early so they can take advantage of this great new feature.  Click HERE for to register for upcoming 2023 virtual fair dates (Please note when you register they have a column for virtual and one for in-person.)  Check this VIDEO out to see how this all works!

Conservation Corps MN

Anyone aged 18-25 who might be looking for a position with Conservation Corps MN?  We are a Non-Profit AmeriCorps program based around getting folks entry level training in Natural Resource work. 

For questions, please contact Dustin Looman,  507-276-0677 or Doug Ekstrom 507-345-4744 ext. 108  |   Conservation Corps Website     Field Crew Flyer

Are you interested in a career in manufacturing/machine tool trades?

Domaille Engineering is offering a sponsorship program to individuals that are attending or are planning on attending an accredited machine tool program.  Upon successful completion of the program and if
the individual is provided an offer of full-time employment, Domaille will reimburse the student for all tuition and book fees incurred, subject to the conditions below. It will be the responsibility of the individual to cover the cost of the toolbox, tools, and supplies that the program may require. We will also provide the individual with part-time employment while attending school and the intent of a move into a full-time career position upon completion of an accredited two-year program. Domaille Engineering is located in Rochester, MN.  For any questions contact Alison Hicks at 507-281-0275 or ahicks@domaillecompanies.com.  For application and additional information, click HERE.

Southeast Minnesota College Festival | Link to Program and all sessions