916 Career and Tech Expo Jan. 5th

916 Career & Tech Center is a hands-on technology and trades school that partners with North High School, Tartan High School and 13 other school districts in north and east metro. They offer hands-on customized training opportunities for our students. Classes meet on the East campus of Century College.

If you are interested in this program and a current 10th or 11th grader, you need to register for a full schedule (18 classes) AND also complete a 916 Career and Tech application. Your schedule will be adjusted when enrollment is confirmed.

North's 916 Career & Tech application form 2025-26

Tartan's 916 Career & Tech Application form 2025-26

RIGOR LEVEL 1

• No minimum math or reading level needed

• May provide opportunity to earn industry certification

RIGOR LEVEL 2

• Similar to traditional high school elective course

• Eighth grade reading and math levels preferred

• Opportunity to earn industry credentials

• Opportunity to earn college credit

RIGOR LEVEL 3

• Aligned with post-secondary curriculum and standards

• Reading and math at grade level preferred

Alphabetical Order:

ANIMAL SCIENCE (Rigor 2/ 1 or 2 year program/ College Credit Available)

• Provide care for live animals through veterinary examination, health care, first aid, and habitat enrichment

• Discover the science of animal anatomy, physiology, and genetics through dissections, models, and other hands-on activities

• Jumpstart a career in veterinary, companion, large animal, or zoological sciences

AUTOMOTIVE AND AUTO BODY CAREERS (Rigor 2/ 1 or 2 year program/ grade 10+ / Professional skills/ Scholarships/ Professional Networking)

• Jumpstart your future as an auto service, tire, lube, small engines, and auto body (wraps, paintless dent repair, ceramic coating, etc.) technician

• Experience a real-life automotive shop environment utilizing the same tools and equipment as professionals

• Explore MIG, TIG, and virtual welding for use with auto body and repair

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (Rigor 3/ 1 or 2 year program/College Credits/ Career Experiences/ ASE Certifications)

• Maintain, repair, and fine-tune a wide range of vehicles alongside an ASE Master Technician in a full-service automotive center

• Utilize the same advanced diagnostic and repair equipment as industry professionals to troubleshoot complex systems

• Optimize vehicle operation and performance using applied critical thinking and problem-solving

CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONS: LICENSED TRADES (Rigor 2/ College Credit Available/ Career Experiences/ Industry Certifications)

• Get hands-on, real-world experience in the licensed trades of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and solar/renewable energy

• Fast track yourself by attaining the skills and knowledge that lead to success in post-secondary training or direct entry into the workforce

• Engage in hands-on activities used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings

CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONS: STUDENT BUILT HOME (Rigor 2/ 1 or 2 year program/ College Credit Available/ Career Experiences/ Industry Certifications)

• Experience the satisfaction of building an upscale residential home from the ground up

• Operate power tools in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical while working alongside professionals

• Apply critical thinking to manage construction teams and interpret blueprints

COSMETOLOGY: GENERAL (Rigor 2/ 1 or 2 year program/ College Credit/ Scholarships/ Cosmetology Board Hours)

• Express individual creativity by providing a wide range of artistic hair, nail, and skincare services using the latest technology, trends, and name-brand products

• Network with guest speakers and industry connections

• Work in a simulated full-service salon and spa while performing services according to industry standards

COSMETOLOGY: NAIL TECHNOLOGY AND ESTHIOLOGY (SKIN) (Rigor 3/ 1 or 2 year program/College Credit/ Scholarships/ Cosmetology Board Hours)

• Grow your ability to care for, repair, and beautify skin with salon-quality products

• Express/develop your creativity/skills in nail design and extension using builder gel, acrylic, and dip systems

• Jumpstart your career with skills to perform eyelash extensions, tinting, perming, facials, body scrubs, waxing and makeup

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (Rigor 3/ College Credit/ Career Experiences/ Industry Certifications)

• Make a difference by being entrusted to improve community relationships and protect citizens

• Engage in police ride-a-longs, auto extrications, and community involvement

• Explore how state and federal laws work to keep people safe and analyze the causes and effects of criminal behavior

DENTAL CAREERS (Rigor 3/ Fall Start Only/ Grade 12 only/College Credit Available/ Scholarships/ Industry Certification)

• Develop a passion to educate adults and children on the importance of oral health, hygiene, and diet

• Perform a wide range of dental services including chairside assistance, instrument transfer, and oral impressions,

• Explore careers in this high-demand healthcare field such as orthodontics, oral surgery, and endodontics

DIESEL TRUCKS AND ENGINE TECHNOLOGY (Rigor 2/ 1 or 2 year program/College Credit Available/ Scholarships/ Industry Certification)

• Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and assemble diesel-powered engines for trucks, trains, and power generation equipment

• Utilize the same advanced equipment as industry professionals in this high-demand, high-paying field

• Network with local employers and training programs

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (Rigor 3/ Fall Start Only/ College Credit Available/ Career Experiences/ National Competitions)

• Experience the thrill of saving lives in real-world emergency situations where your actions make a difference

• Perform detailed medical and trauma patient assessments using advanced emergency equipment

• Engage in ambulance ride-a-longs, 911 call center job shadowing, and auto extrication

ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TRAVEL, AND SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING (Rigor 2/ College Credit Available/ Scholarships/ Career Experiences)

• Be the boss, develop an entrepreneurial spirit, and build your own business

• Tell a story of branding and promotion through video and podcast mediums

• Design, prototype, and launch advertising sales and public relations campaigns for a wide range of products including travel

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ANIMATION & GAME DESIGN (Rigor 2/ 1-2 Year Program/College Credit/ Scholarships/ Career Experiences)

• Solve real-world technology problems by using high-tech troubleshooting techniques

• Experience the power of Python and C+++ programming languages, unlocking the worlds of cyber security, automation software and game development

• Unleash the power of art and technology to produce eye-catching graphics and animation with Unity, Blender and C# programming

MEDICAL CAREER SERIES (Rigor 2 or 3/ College Credit Available/ Scholarships/ Industry Certification)

• MEDICAL CAREERS: INTRODUCTION (grade 11+/ Rigor 2)

• NURSING ASSISTANT (grade 11+/Rigor 3)

• PHLEBOTOMY (blood draw) (grade 12 only /Rigor 3)

• Courses can be taken as trimesters

• For more information, please visit bit.ly/916medcareers

PLANT SCIENCE & NATURAL RESOURCES (Rigor 2/ College Credit/ Scholarships/ FFA)

• Get outside and jumpstart a career in MN conservation; gather information about water, soils, forestry, and wildlife

• Grow your own plants in our greenhouse and design, create, and install sustainable habitats and landscapes

• Make a difference in your community and the world by identifying and solving environmental problems

TRANSITION CAREER ACADEMY (TCA) (Rigor 1/ Can be taken up to three trimesters)

• This program provides students with disabilities with the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skill in the trade and industry (fall), business and marketing (winter), and health & human services (sprint). Completing the TCA program can lead to immediate high -demand employment, living-wage careers and further skill and knowledge programming such at the 916 Career & Tech rigor 2 or 3 programs or additional post-secondary education.

WELDING (Rigor 2/ Immediate Employment/ Scholarships/ Professional Skills)

• Manipulate the power of fire and electricity to design and construct the metal products people use every day

• Explore welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, stick, oxyacetylene, oxyfuel, and plasma cutting using live and virtual methods

• Express yourself- join, cut, bend, and manipulate metal for industrial and creative applications

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP (Rigor 2/ Work Based Learning/ Professional Skills/ Scholarships/ Internships *must provide own transportation)

• Earn high school credit while getting paid to build your work experiences and resume for future college and career success

• Develop and showcase your talents and skills at various local businesses and industry settings

• The workplace is your classroom where you will expand your potential, working independently and alongside industry professionals

• Link to 916 Career & Tech Webpage
• Classes meet Periods 1 & 2 (Bussing available)
• Receive High School credit
• Earn College credit
• Qualify for Industry certifications
• Professional skills & networking opportunities
• Success Tips at the 916 Career & Tech Center

If you are interested in learning more about 916 Career & Tech you should attend your school's 916 Expo. Student ambassadors from 916 will visit your school to give you first hand information and share their experiences about the programs they are enrolled in.

North's will be held on January 9th during WIN- Sign up in Polar Place

We will limit this to the first 120 students that sign up

Tartan's will be held on January 15th during WIN- Sign up in the HUB

We will limit this to the first 200 that sign up

LOCATION: 916 Career and Tech is located on the East Campus of Century College, at 3300 Century Avenue North in White Bear Lake. Your home high school will provide you information about transportation and screening prior to coming to campus. For those students attending class on campus, staff will be available to greet students at doors E1 and E29 and will also provide assistance for finding classrooms. A tour will be offered to interested students. You can learn more about the tour when you attend the WIN session on January 9th or email bstanley@isd622.org Space is limited.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: North and Tartan are assigned time block 1 (8:05am - 9:50 a.m.)

TRANSPORTATION: Transportation is provided by most home districts. Students can provide their own transportation but if they need transportation they will take the 916 designated bus at their home middle school. The same bus will bring them back to both North and Tartan for the start of 3rd hour. The construction program does have off campus sites that students need to be aware of. If you need more information building contacts are listed below.

Ms. Bye: mbye@isd622.org NORTH

Ms. Morton: dmorton@isd622.org TARTAN