Regional Calendar
This is a master calendar of events of significant career exploration and teacher training opportunities at each high school within Minnesota’s Region 5 (Crow Wing, Cass, Morrison, Todd and Wadena Counties). Search for testing dates, teacher trainings, and more, or use the keyword feature to search for activities at a specific school (ie: Brainerd High School). If you have questions, please contact Bart Graves at Sourcewell.
Job Shadow - Healthcare - Lab Tech Session I - Essentia
This job shadow event is open to 1 student.
A Lab Technician performs routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist. LAB TECHNICIAN INFORMATION
Dress is business casual - no denim.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS - Please check the location description and fee/admission section for special instructions.
Job shadows are available to high school students to further investigate the options of a given career field. Students spend part of a day with a group or an individual knowledgeable about the profession of interest.
The value this experience provides is based on research that shows a workplace connection creates relevance, guides career and educational goals, and connects regional employers with graduates. Allowing students to observe workplace activities, discuss the education and training required, and find out what qualities are desired in a potential employee.
