𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗟: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 What role does higher education play in preparing North Dakota’s future workforce—and how must it evolve to stay relevant? In this panel, higher ed and industry leaders will explore the intersection of innovation, workforce needs, and educational access across the state. ➝ Matthew Chaussee, CareerViewxr [Moderator] ➝ Brent Sanford, North Dakota University System ➝ Dr. Steven Shirley, Minot State University ➝ Dr. Polly Peterson, University of Jamestown 📅: June 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM 📍: Minnkota Power Cooperative, Grand Forks. 𝗛𝗬𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗗 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘. Still need tickets? Get yours here 🔗: https://bit.ly/NDFF2025-TICKETS #NDFutureForum (fb)

𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗟: 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 In this panel, industry leaders will share how housing development plays a direct role in workforce attraction and retention. Panelists will discuss real-world solutions they’re implementing, what’s working, and what more is needed to support North Dakota’s labor force through intentional housing investments. ➝ Michael Hoagberg, Headwaters/AVA [Moderator] ➝ Matt Naugle, Essentia Health ➝ Nick Phillips, Applied Digital ➝ Chris Schilken, North Dakota Dept. of Commerce [Agency Response] 📅: June 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM 📍: Minnkota Power Cooperative, Grand Forks. 𝗛𝗬𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗗 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘. Still need tickets? Get yours here 🔗: https://bit.ly/NDFF2025-TICKETS #NDFutureForum (fb)