Dakota Gives

Career Exploration Day — opening doors for the next generation.

Designed to empower young people to explore career paths, engage with professionals, and gain practical tools for future success. Through hands-on workshops, networking, and professional guidance, we make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

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Dakota's partnership and support over the years is crucial to our success — and this day was a testimony of mentorship in bringing Dakota leadership and our students together for career learning.

Alix Cummin · Squash Smarts

Our Career Exploration Partners

What It Is

A day built to change a trajectory.

At Dakota, we're committed to giving back to the communities we belong to. As part of our Dakota Gives initiative, we launched Career Exploration Days to inspire the next generation.

These days are designed to empower young people to explore diverse career paths, engage with professionals, and gain practical tools for future success — through hands-on workshops, networking, and professional guidance.

Key Offerings

Three pillars. One day.

Every Career Exploration Day is built around the things that actually help students take the next step.

Exposure

Career Awareness & Exploration

Participants gain exposure to a wide range of career options — learning about the qualifications, skills, and pathways required for various professions.

Development

Professional Development

LinkedIn and resume-building workshops help attendees create a strong online presence. The day includes professional headshots and career resources.

Network

Networking Opportunities

Dynamic discussions, team-building activities, and one-on-one connections with Dakota professionals — fostering collaboration and exploration.

The Impact

Real students. Real outcomes.

200+

Students hosted across partner schools and programs

Community partners: Squash Smarts, Revolution School and others

100%

Of Dakota team members participating in Dakota Gives

Testimonials

What partners and educators are saying.

Thank you for organizing this wonderful day for our students. We appreciate everyone's time and attention with providing pertinent career information to help them maximize their opportunities. Dakota's partnership over the years is crucial to our success — this day was a testimony of mentorship in bringing Dakota leadership and our students together for career learning.

Alix Cummin

Director of College, Career & Community Support

Dakota Studios hosted our group of 9th and 10th grade students from Revolution School for a Career Exploration Day. We learned about marketing, interviewing, teamwork, organizational skills, networking, bias in the workplace and more. The students said they felt welcome, the presentations were engaging, and the content was helpful as they start to think about networking and job interviews.

Katherine Taylor

Learning Coach & Wellness Coordinator

We'd Love To Hear From You

Connect students with professionals — together.

Don't miss your chance to partner with Dakota on a Career Exploration Day. If you're an educator, a non-profit, or a community organization, let's talk.

Career Exploration Day — opening doors for the next generation.

A day built to change a trajectory.

Three pillars. One day.

Career Awareness & Exploration

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities

Real students. Real outcomes.

What partners and educators are saying.

Connect students with professionals — together.

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