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Explore. Connect. Succeed.

The Brainerd Lakes Chamber offers a workforce development initiative that connects the Central Minnesota business community and educational partners with the common goal of optimizing the high school students’ career or college readiness. We provide leadership that engages and empowers students and educational professionals to: explore career pathways, enhance partnerships between education and the business community, inspire innovative ideas, and promote regional career opportunities.

Career Exploration Day

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Career Exploration Day

March 5, 2027

Career Exploration Day started in 2008 with 57 exhibitors and more than 750 students from six area school districts. Now, this annual event showcases more than 200 regional high-demand careers with hands-on demonstrations, simulators, and breakout sessions, and is held at Central Lakes College’s Brainerd campus.

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