Jan. 25, 2024
EPIC experience kits now available to check out at St. Cloud library
THE KITS ALLOW KIDS TO EXPLORE CAREERS IN 14 AREAS, INCLUDING HEALTH SCIENCE, IT, EDUCATOIN AND MANY MORE.
Central Minnesota kids will now have the opportunity to better explore their interests and potential careers in the comfort of their own homes.
Nov. 4, 2023
St. Cloud Times Column features EPIC
AN ARENA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S ‘WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE’
In her poem, “The Summer Day,” Mary Oliver asks: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do / with your one wild and precious life?” The question for many of us gets asked periodically during a lifetime – there are many “whats” we plan to do – but it’s one with special force when you’re in high school.
Oct. 27, 2023
EPIC Student Day shows off careers to high school students
MORE THAN 4,500 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM 30 SCHOOLS WERE ON HAND AT SCTCC ON OCT. 27. TO DISCOVER JOB OPPORTUNITIES AFTER GRADUATION.
At the event, students could participate in hands-on activities, such as welding, robotics, a simulation of a birth and constructing a toolbox — to name a few.
Oct. 4, 2023
St. Cloud LIVE features New EPIC Coordinator
NEW EPIC COORDINATOR WANTS MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE CAREERS
A new face is in the role of connecting businesses and school districts to help students explore careers. Emily Davis is the new coordinator of Exploring Potential Interests and Careers (EPIC), a Central Minnesota community collaboration that provides experiences to empower people to discover and navigate career pathways, according to its website.
Oct. 26, 2022
Benton Economic Partnership features EPIC
EPIC IS CENTRAL MINNESOTA’S ANSWER TO CAREER EXPLORATION AND RETENTION OF HOMEGROWN TALENT
EPIC is more than an acronym a community-created event for Central Minnesota high school students — Exploring Potential Interests & Careers — it’s a well-deserved accolade. Going into its third year, this massive, engaging, experiential event focuses on bridging education and industry for students in a meaningful way. Not only does this benefit them, but it contributes to the fulfillment of the economic and workforce needs of the region.