Kids and Seniors Day, first responders and one weird-looking dog (see below)

It’s Monday, and another great start to the week at the fair! Because it is Kids and Seniors Day, we have had a lot of great visits with people about their college experience.

A Minnesota State University, Mankato alum stopped by to talk about his “good ol’days” at college, and was lucky enough to win a T-shirt at the Wheel of Luck! Although it wasn’t a Mankato shirt, he was really happy to share with us his appreciation for his school.

Today is also day two of the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) focus at the first responders area in our booth. Several EMS professionals shared a little bit about their profession. Don Schulte of Anoka Technical College explained he loves the change in pace of his work, humorously saying, “It’s the best office job you could have, the window view constantly changes!”

Emergency Medical Services professionals helping out at the first responder table.

Throughout the day they have also been demonstrating the CPR process on a Resuscitation Anne doll and a Resuscitation Dog (see weird-looking dog above). The Resuscitation Dog is a part of a new animal rescue curriculum included in the EMS programs offered by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical President Jim Johnson calling shots at the "Wheel of Luck."

Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical President Jim Johnson joined our booth today and highlighted some benefits to attending his institution. Jim has served as president since 1995 and has enjoyed watching a 45 percent increase in attendance over the last few years.

Southeast Technical provides job-specific training students need to stay competitive. The job-specific training is kept current, by a group of professionals who already have been in the field. This group of professionals meets once a year to ensure that programs offered are able to prepare students to be placed in the workforce.

Little ones enjoying the "Wheel of Luck."

Hope you enjoyed reading a little bit about our booth! I look forward to your visit and hope you can swing by to pick up your complimentary Minnesota State Colleges and Universities gold pencil!

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