Riverland News
Riverland, Workforce Development, Inc. immerse Adult Scrubs Camp participants into world of healthcare to explore careers
Riverland Community College, in partnership with Workforce Development, Inc., hosts an Adult Scrubs Camp for participants from southeastern Minnesota Thursday, May 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the West Building of Riverland’s Austin campus. This event immerses participants into the world of healthcare and focuses on building necessary skills for a career in the healthcare industry.
Riverland hosts statewide STEM symposium for educators and community members June 16 and 17 at Austin campus
Riverland Community College is hosting a statewide Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) symposium for educators and community members interested in collaborating with educators on project-based learning activities. Symposium highlights include work sessions with nationally recognized, experienced Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities (SENCER) practitioners, Dr. Devanas and Dr. Koupelis, introducing the participants to the SENCER models of curriculum and active learning. In addition, hands-on workshops with experienced Minnesota SENCER practitioners offer participants opportunities to interact and collaborate with colleagues to improve STEM education within their institutions and communities.
Riverland accepts registrations for 2014 State of Manufacturing survey results event at Owatonna Campus in June; Enterprise Minnesota reports
Riverland Community College and Enterprise Minnesota are currently accepting registrations for a free State of Manufacturing event to be held at the Owatonna Campus June 2 from 9 to 10 a.m. in Room 140. Bob Kill, Enterprise Minnesota president, will discuss findings from its sixth annual State of Manufacturing® survey results that report on the state’s manufacturing outlook and the industry’s top issues. Enterprise Minnesota conducted hundreds of phone surveys and 20 focus groups with manufacturing executives across the state to understand their perceptions and opinions on the economy and other major issues impacting business.