COOL JOBS TOUR 2026
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 22, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Location
Register for up to three tours, including final presentation with light meal.
Fees/Admission
Free and open to community members, middle and high school students and their parents.
No Solicitors, or sales - this is a student career exploration event.
Must pre-register
COOL JOBS TOUR 2026
Description
Today's manufacturing careers are about advanced technologies, state of the art facilities, and fast paced, interesting work environments. But most of all, these technical careers are about those people who like to see the product of a honest day's work.
Join us to tour local manufacturers businesses and see for yourself the . . .
- variety of career opportunities available at local companies (wages, job skills, responsibilities)
- pathways to building the knowledge and skills needed to qualify for today's manufacturing jobs
- purpose and value of the modern manufacturing companies located in our community
This evening of career exploration is set up for community members, middle and high school students and their parents. Tour up to three state of the art manufacturer's and complete your evening with a light meal and information on careers, training, wages and opportunities.
Locations to tour (must provide your own transportation)
Sportech - 10752 168th Ave NW, Elk River, MN 55330 – door 58
Metal Craft - 13760 Business Ctr Dr NW, Elk River, MN
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Choose between (Sportech, J&J Machine, or CDI)
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Choose between (CDI, Heritage Millwork or )
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Metal Craft for a tour, light meal and a presentation on careers & training in manufacturing.
Safety Requirements: All attendees must
- be at least 11 years-old
- wear closed toed shoes
- wear safety glasses (provided)
More about our host locations:
- Metal Craft was established in 1978. Jack Mowry started the company in the small suburb of Elk River. The company is an expert in the precision machining of medical devices. In 1996, Jack purchased a division of Cray Research in Wisconsin, which was known for brazements. This expanded the operations to precision machining products for the military and aerospace industries. The company has approximately 155 employees with 2 shifts. They are a leader in providing custom precision manufacturing for aerospace, defense, medical and emerging high-tech industries, dedicated to quality, service, innovation, and people.
- Sportech is a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacturing of vehicle cab components and systems primarily for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural markets. We know that innovation doesn't happen in isolation. Sportech collaborates throughout the entire product development process to discover, design, develop and deliver creative solutions and value creation for our partners. We work with the brands that make the machines you love!
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Images
Printed courtesy of www.elkriverchamber.org/ – Contact the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
509 Highway 10, Elk River, MN 55330 – (763) 441-3110 – eracc@elkriverchamber.org