“Future in Focus” is a brand-new Career and Education Expo, hosted each spring at the LSC Main Campus.
The first expo is on Tuesday, March 25, 2026, from 8 am – 4 pm.
The expo combines the best from the former Career, Transfer, and Grad Fair and the spring Student Success Day. The day will feature recruiter tabling, empowering workshops and presentations, the spring Grad Fair, and a scholarship donor appreciation event.
This new event is designed to provide students with a purposeful break from their regular academic routine, offering time to reflect on and actively engage with their future goals. Faculty are encouraged to support this initiative by promoting the event and suggesting meaningful ways students can use their scheduled class time, such as attending presentations, exploring career and education opportunities, or participating in workshops aligned with their interests.
The Future in Focus: Career and Education Expo will feature a wide range of opportunities for students, including part-time and full-time employment, internships, summer positions, transfer options, and volunteer roles. Beyond networking with employers and educational institutions, students can benefit from division-specific presentations and interactive workshops and presentations designed to support academic and career development across all areas of study. This day will also provide a time to honor our scholarship recipients and their generous donors, as well as preparing graduating students for commencement.
Highlighted sessions include:
- Job Market Projections for Data-Driven Decisions
Hosted by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Explore current labor market trends and future projections to inform career planning. - Local Entrepreneur Panel Discussion
Hosted by the Duluth Chamber of Commerce
Hear firsthand from local business owners about their entrepreneurial journeys and insights. - Purpose-Driven Nonprofit Work
Hosted by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Discover meaningful career paths in the nonprofit sector and how values-based work impacts communities, and how non-profit work doesn’t have to mean non-profit for you! - Resume & Cover Letter Drop-In
Hosted by CareerForce
Receive personalized feedback on your application materials – no appointment necessary. - Interview Skills & Workplace Advocacy
Hosted by LeadMN
Build confidence in your interview techniques and learn strategies for self-advocacy in professional environments. - New job, New Money
Hosted by Affinity Plus
Starting a new job often comes with new financial responsibilities and opportunities. Learn about the financial transition after graduation.
Check out these resources to get yourself ready for the expo:
Schedule
The main schedule will be posted on this page in February 2026.
Employers
Please log in to your LSC Handshake account for more details on how to participate or contact the Expo Coordinators at .
