Career Expo

Rural Colorado Career Expo

Rural Colorado Career Expo

You are invited to participate in the Rural Colorado Career Expo! The expo will take place on November 19, 2025 at the Northeastern Junior College campus. This is a great opportunity for high school and college students to connect with employers for career and industry exploration in rural Colorado. 

Rural Colorado Career Expo Registration Form

For Attendees:

Hey Students and Community! Get ready to explore future career possibilities! Top employers will be grouped by industry, waiting to showcase the exciting opportunities in their fields. You'll have the chance to rotate through each area, getting hands-on experiences with interactive activities that will bring real job duties to life. Whether it's tech, healthcare, trades, or beyond, this is your student’s chance to explore, ask questions, and discover where their passions truly lie. Don't miss out—this event is designed to spark inspiration and set career paths in motion!

  1. High School students, please contact your school counselors for registration information.
  2. High School counselors, teachers and/or staff please submit registration form below to reserve your spot.
  3. Please bring a resume.
  4. Contact Vanessa Soliz at Vanessa.Soliz@njc.edu for any questions. 

For Potential Partners:

Attention employers! Here's your  opportunity to tap interact with the brightest young minds from the local high schools and NJC's campus! A dynamic event to connect directly with motivated future employees who are eager to explore careers located in their rural communities. It's more than just networking; it's about discovering future talent, discussing potential sponsorships, internships, and creating excitement around your business. Exchange contact details, schedule interviews, and witness firsthand the next generation of innovators who could drive your company forward. Seize this chance to build meaningful relationships and shape the future of your workforce. 

  1. Please submit registration form below to reserve your spot.
  2. Please bring an interactive industry demonstration.
  3. Please bring four SWAG items to give to your "hire" for each rotation.
  4. Contact Vanessa Soliz at Vanessa.Soliz@njc.edu
What to Expect

8am – 9am: Employer check-in and setup 

9 am – 2:30pm: We will have employers grouped by industry. Schools will rotate through each area and be given time to explore the careers presented by our employer partners. We ask that employers have interactive activities that represent the job duties in their industry. 

(Lunch will be provided to each employer table at noon). 

We will give college students and community the opportunity to explore careers in their fields of study. This will be a great time for employers and students to connect about sponsorships, internships, or job placement. Feel free to exchange contact information and schedule interviews. 

3pm – 4pm: Employer Tear down and check-out

 

Please ask us about our job posting platform Handshake. It is a great resource for employers and college students to connect.   

Partners and schools from the following counties have been invited to participate: 

Logan County, Sedgwick County, Philips County, Washington County, Yuma County, Morgan County, Weld County, Kit Carson County.

Student & Alumni Profiles

Taner Brandner
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Taner Brandner

The teachers make it feel less like a school and more like a group of friends hanging out, while still learning.

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Elliott Cotton, England

As a student, I have loved how much the teachers care about you. They want you to succeed in whatever you want to do and are always willing to help. It makes it much easier to cope with change and classes that aren't your strong suit.

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Michael Chavez
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Michael Chavez

I am actually interested in what I am learning. I learn something new every day and the teachers are willing to help us take our education wherever we want to go.

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