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Thank you to all of the great participating businesses, companies, organizations and individuals that have provided such great material for the online Area Career Exploration. Take some time to learn more about them here in the Career Showcase. The interactive career showcase features background information on all of the participants. You’ll find literature, photos, additional videos, text and more. To find cases in specific career fields, use the convenient navigation tool on the side of the page.

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AdMfg, Inc.

AdMfg is a full-service advertising agency, built of individuals with tons of creative talent, organizational skill, customer service and timely performance. We love building brands …

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Arts, Communications & Information Systems

Bank MidWest

We are a community focused financial services company. Offering banking, wealth management, and insurance services. Our Vision: Our Customers will have the financial freedom and …

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Business Management & Administration

CareerForce / Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

CareerForce is the name of an office that houses two agencies that provide employment assistance. Those agencies are Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) and Department …

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Human Services

CFS (Central Farm Service)

CFS was formed by the union of strong, successful, ag-focused cooperatives with rich traditions and deep roots in the communities we serve. For over 80 …

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

CHS Inc.

CHS Fairmont purchases soybeans and processes them into soybean meal for animal feed and soybean oil which is an ingredient for food products like salad …

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology

City of Fairmont

Fairmont, the “City of Lakes” is a community of 10,000 located in the “heart of the Midwest”. The community radiates a relaxed atmosphere for all …

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Business Management & Administration

Compeer Financial

Compeer Financial is a member-owned, Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural communities. We provide loans, leases, risk management and other financial services …

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Business Management & Administration

Easy Automation Inc.

Easy Automation Inc. always strives to be the easy choice by providing top-of-the-line feed mill automation, fertilizer blending systems, micro ingredient systems, and feed mill …

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Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology

Fairmont Vet Clinic & PCM

Serving the swine and beef industries for over 60 years. Services we provide: Herd health consultation and “walk-through” Diagnostic monitoring plans for herds Thorough diagnostic …

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Business Management & Administration

Federated Rural Electric

Federated is an electric cooperative utility serving 6,800 Jackson and Martin County residents. Federated also sells and installs water heaters for its members. Energy-efficiency rebates …

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Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology

Freightliner Truck Center Companies

Family-owned Truck Center Companies is one of America’s largest Freightliner dealers. Founded in 1975, the Omaha, Nebraska-based dealership has grown to 17 locations in Nebraska, …

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Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology

Joseph E. Switras, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

Joseph Switras provides Clinical Psychological services to people age 5 and up. Services include: Psychological assessment Testing and Psychotherapy Counseling to individuals, families, and groups …

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Human Services

Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center

Lakeview Methodist provides 24-hour Skilled nursing care, Assisted living and independent living services.

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Health Science Technology, Human Services

Martin County Youth Intervention and Prevention

Martin County Youth Intervention and Prevention serves the youth of Martin County, MN, through programs addressing the needs of at-risk youth. The Youth Intervention and …

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Human Services

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont is a community-based health care provider that brings the resources and expertise of Mayo Clinic to Fairmont and the …

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Health Science Technology

Midwest IT Systems, Inc.

Managed IT Services for Businesses in Southern Minnesota or Northern Iowa to maintain peak operation in the IT network of business. We manage all of …

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Arts, Communications & Information Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology

Miller Sellner

Miller Sellner is a Case IH farm equipment dealer in Southwest Minnesota with 4 store locations: Sleepy Eye, Bingham Lake, Slayton and Fairmont, MN. We …

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Minnesota Department of Corrections

The vision of the Minnesota Department of Corrections is to “achieve justice through promotion of racial equity, restoration from harm, and community connectedness.” The mission …

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Human Services

MVAC (Minnesota Valley Action Council)

Developing Resources and Opportunities for People and Communities The Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a Community Action Agency helping those in need secure affordable …

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Human Services

NuWay-K&H Cooperative

NuWay-K&H Cooperative is a local, member-owned, customer-focused company supplying agronomy and energy products and services. NuWay-K&H Cooperative employs over 85 people full time and 50 …

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

STEP Inc

Started in the early 60s by parents of people with disabilities, STEP, Inc. continues to look for ways to daily enhance the lives of people …

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Human Services

TPI Hospitality

Best Western, Hampton Inn, Quality Inn, Super 8, Green Mill, Perkins With over 50 years of experience in the hospitality industry, TPI Hospitality is Minnesota’s …

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Business Management & Administration

UHD (United Hospital District) Fairmont Clinic

United Hospital District (UHD) is an independent, award-winning system of care. Our staff is rooted in the communities we serve and dedicated to providing the …

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Health Science Technology

Valero Renewables

Valero’s Welcome ethanol plant is located near Welcome, Minnesota, about four miles west of Fairmont and 100 miles southwest of Minneapolis. The bio-refinery sits on …

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) is for youth and adults with disabilities who want to get or keep a job. We will help you develop a …

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Human Services

Zierke Built Manufacturing, INC

Zierke Built Manufacturing, Inc. is a company built on pride, quality and employee involvement. With these three factors, ZBM is able to exceed customer expectations …

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Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology