Anoka Tech provides many opportunities for young students to engage in college experiences, spark their interest in career technical education (CTE) and even earn college credits before graduating high school.
Review resources, events and programs design to support your interest in pursing careers in technical fields.
PSEO & College Credit Programs
Through several programs, high school students who are exploring a more rigorous curriculum can explore the options to earn college credit while in high school. These options can give high school students a head start on completing a degree, while saving on college costs.
Career Exploration Resources
Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners.
Ever wonder what's it's like to be in one of the following careers?
- CNC Machinist – A day in the Life Video (5 minutes)
- Quality Technician – A day in the Life Video (4 minutes)
- Automotive Technician – A day in the Life Video (3 minutes)
- Electrician – A day in the Life Video (4 minutes)
- Welder – A day in the Life Video (4 minutes)
- Electronic Assembler – A day in the Life Video (4 minutes)
Find other Career Videos
Youth Camps and Events
Anoka Tech hosts a variety of camps and events throughout the year. Event details and links to registration will be updated as it becomes available.
Engineering Machine Design Contest
Each year, student teams compete to design and build a complex machine using everyday objects with the guidance of a coach. Students are able to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles while having fun in a collaborative environment. Teams showcase and exhibit their machine at a regional contest with the opportunity to advance to the Engineering Machine Design Championship.
Nitro-X Summer Camp
Nitro-X is a summer camp presented annually by the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence in partnership with the colleges of Minnesota State, Minnesota high schools and industry partners.
Scrubs Camp
Held each summer in partnership with HealthForce Minnesota, Scrubs Camp is for students entering 9 - 12 grade who are interested in the health care or medical field. We provide a variety of hands-on workshop sessions that speak to a variety of interests.
Dates: July 9-11, 2024
Times: 9:00-3:00pm
Registration: $150 full-pay, Scholarships are available*
Registration Link: https://healthforceminnesota.org/students/scrubscamp_registration.html
What's included: A pair of Scrubs, name badge, swag bag, breakfast, lunch, light snack, transportation to field trip on the last day of camp
*If you are applying for a scholarship, please talk with your high school counselor to inform them of your application. HealthForce will be contacting them to verify scholarship eligibility.
Learn More
Questions?
Contact Rebecca Walker, Connections Coordinator
RWalker@anokatech.edu
