Wow -- it's December already! It's hard to believe how quickly the 2021-22 school year has gone so far. We are SO excited to be holding in-person student enrichment events this year. It was great to see all the smiling faces at the Career Expos and the Conference for Young Writers. We look forward to seeing more students at enrichment events this month and into the new year. Here is a quick look at our fall events - the Career Expo and Conference for Young Writers.

Career Expo events were held on September 28 in Worthington and on September 29 in Marshall. Over 2,300 10th grade students (and a few 11th graders) attended, and over 90 exhibitors engaged students with a variety of hands-on activities to share information about their company and the different positions they employ. The Southwest Minnesota Workforce Development Board was the event title sponsor. Worthington Career Expo Photo Album Marshall Career Expo Photo Album

This was the first SWWC student conference held at SMSU since January of 2020. It was GREAT to have students back together. Over 230 students and adults from the region attended sessions conducted by twelve different presenters. Topics ranged from writing poetry, creating phantasmic worlds, haiku made easy, readers theater, broadcast media and much more. Conference Photo Album

Upcoming Student Enrichment Digital Photography Competition - Friday, December 10 at SWWC Conference for Young Artists - Thursday, January 6 at SMSU Title Sponsor: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council First Tech Challenge - Saturday, January 15 at SMSU

As we enter the biggest giving month of the year, please consider a gift to the SWWC Foundation. Take a look at the event photo albums and you can see the excitement and engagement in student faces. That is why these enrichment opportunities are so important. They are an extension of the classroom and help students find their passion in life! You CAN make an impact! Your gift of $50 can cover the Creative Writing Contest entry fee for TEN students. Your gift of a $2 weekly cup of coffee ($104) can cover the conference registration fee for TWO students. Your gift of $500 can provide scholarships for TWO students to attend Camp Aspire. Donate Today!

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