CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITY!

Middle school is an amazing time for students to learn about themselves and start thinking about their future. That’s why Our Dakota Dreams, a partnership between the South Dakota Department of Education and the South Dakota Board of Regents, is sponsoring free Career Exploration Camps for students who will be entering 7th and 8th grade in the 2024–2025 school year.

With six camps being held at universities across the state, these multi-day sessions help students explore at least ten different career paths through hands-on activities led by college faculty members and with the guidance of counselors. Potential careers including everything from health care and engineering to marketing, finance and aviation.

Each free summer Career Exploration Camp includes:

• Three full days on a college campus

• Free on-campus housing for four nights

• Field trips and business tours

• Experiential activities, lessons and classroom discussion

• Evening social activities to meet new friends

• Transportation

• All snacks, meals and drinks

By the end of camp, students will have a better idea of their interests, potential career paths and how their education can help get them there. Space is limited for these free camps, so visit https:// ourdakotadreams.com/elementary-middle-school/career-exploration-summer-camps/ to see dates, view campus locations, and apply to attend by April 15.

Each camp will accept 100 participants. The deadline to apply is April 15.