in-person college & career fairs
September 2021

  • ​Free for all to attend! 
  • These fairs are a wonderful way to learn about options after high school!
  • Students, parents, counselors, etc. are all invited to attend!
  • *IMPORTANT REMINDER:  Please use your personal email address in the registration form and not your school email address.  Thank you!

SAfety & Security  |  COVID-19 Notice & Agreement

​​​​COVID-19 Notice & Agreement
  • An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people gather. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. You assume all risks, hazards, and dangers arising from or relating in any way to the risk of contracting COVID-19 or any other communicable disease or illness, or a bacteria, virus or other pathogen capable of causing a communicable disease or illness, whether occurring before, during, or after the event, however caused or contracted, and voluntarily waive all claims and potential claims against MPSEOC, as well as, their respective Fair Site Hosts, Members, Affiliates and Vendors. Event specific policies & procedures are subject to change and will be posted to our website (www.MontanaColleges.com | LIVE Fair Safety Updates)  in the days leading up to the event.
 
Counselors, Students, Parents, Exhibitors, & All Attendee Agreement
  • To keep all attendees fully informed, we have shared this information with all Montana high school counselors, all exhibitors, and directly on the student /parent registration page.  We want all attendees to have full access to live updates in regards to safety and COVID-19 risks.  Attendance of these in-person fairs is completely optional and only for those who choose to attend.  Students, parents, counselors, exhibitors, etc. who do not feel comfortable attending in-person may still attend the Virtual College & Career Day event in October 2021 to receive this service in place of in-person fair attendance. 
  • Live Fair Safety Updates  |  Counselors and Students will be able to access live updates for each fair @ www.MontanaColleges.com on the registration page and homepage under the red button of "LIVE Fair Safety Updates." 
  • Responsibility of All Attendees  |  All attendees of these Montana in-person fair events and programming agree to stay updated with the LIVE Fair Safety Updates up until the fair start time.  All attendees agree to abide by these safety terms listed by the Fair Site Host(s) when attending the in-person event.    
  • Each Fair Site Host Sets Safety & Security Measures & Requirements  |  Each Fair Site Host has full control over their safety and security protocols for their site location.  These safety guidelines will vary by fair site.  By attending, all attendees agree to follow all required safety requirements for that chosen fair. 
  • These terms are subject to change. We will share updates as needed depending upon COVID-19 developments.

prepare
for the IN-PERSON COLLEGE & CAREER FAIRS

|  Prepare for the fair - questions to ask at the fair
|  Guidebook to higher education resource
|  Search college Profiles before the fair
​|  how does registration & your bar code work at the fair?
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Quick search  |  montana academic programs
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Here is your chance to quickly search all academic programs at all 25 Montana Colleges & Universities & beyond all in one place.  Thanks to Montana Department of Labor & Industry and all the Montana Colleges for teaming to make this search tool possible.  

Quick search  |  montana academic programs
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Here is your chance to quickly search all academic programs at all 25 Montana Colleges & Universities & beyond all in one place.  Thanks to Montana Department of Labor & Industry and all the Montana Colleges for teaming to make this search tool possible.  

additional resources

counselor
packet |  fall events

Fall 2021

in-person college & career fairs

September 2021
​Registration OPEN!

virtual
​college & career
exploration day

October 28, 2021
​More Information Coming Soon!

online
interest form

Open September - October 2021
Form & More Information Coming Soon!

MONTANA GIVES BACK

Student's new opportunity to give back in community service and gain a resume credential / award!  
 MontanaGivesBack.com 

Fall
​counselor
​Update

October 26-28, 2021
​Form & More Information Coming Soon!

MONTANA
​VIRTUAL EVENTS  |  FALL-WINTER 2020

​*Fall 2020 - Live, In-Person Events Cancelled Due To COVID-19 Developments

what does the virtual College Fair offer?

THIS VIRTUAL PLATFORM WILL HELP easily search options after high school in one location, offer live sessions to connect, &  build relationships with professionals at those INSTITUTIONS.
These events provide the opportunity for institutions to interact with prospective students, counselors, parents, & beyond. At these events, students, counselors, parents, etc. will be able to:

1 - Schedule meetings with specific members of an institution.

2 - ​Attend LIVE Zoom sessions on specific topics including academics, financial aid, student affairs, student life, and more by institutions.

3 - ​​Build relationships with institutions in a digital setting. 

4 - ​​Students easily filter, sort, like, and save institution profiles & information to their "student portal" to find institutions that fit what they are seeking.

5 - ​Students have the ability to browse pre-recorded videos that have been uploaded by institutions.  This provides further opportunities for prospective students to get-to-know institutions and be able to go back on their own time to continue to learn about an institution.

​Having multiple ways to connect offers higher levels of engagement between students and institutions to help build relationships, grow engagement, and ensure quality interactions even within the virtual world.

​STUDENT DIRECT TEXT MESSAGING / email REMINDERS FOR LIVE SESSIONS ​
1 - ​​From the moment a prospective student registers for the virtual event, they start receiving hyper-personalized email and text message communication to keep them informed and updated with times/events/etc.

2 - These communication flows are personalized to each student and provide them the information needed for their virtual experience in a smooth, efficient, & clear way to connect.

STEPS TO TAKE  |  STUDENT INFORMATION VIDEO

sTEPS TO tAKE
1)  REGISTER ONLINE FOR FREE
2)  SIGN UP FOR "LIVE SESSIONS"  |  LOOK FOR TEXT/EMAIL REMINDERS TO ATTEND THESE SESSIONS!
3)  VISIT PROFILES & SEARCH FOR A RIGHT FIT
4)  wATCH THE VIDEO LIBRARY ON EACH PROFILE
5)  LIKE & SAVE PROFILES TO YOUR STUDENT DASHBOARD YOU ARE INTERESTED!
6)  SIGN UP FOR 1-ON-1 MEETINGS ON EACH PROFILE
7)  DO SOME RESEARCH, BRING YOUR QUESTIONS, &  HAVE FUN!

registration

registration open!  |  Use code:  MONTANA2020

what if you are having technical issues?

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  • We are here to help!  If you need technical help during the event, please contact: 
  • All Live Sessions & 1-on-1 Meetings use Zoom Technology - free to access
  • All Videos are linked through YouTube - free to access 
  • Visitdays/HeyDays Web Technical Team for help @  
    • ​Jose Flores |  jose@visitdays.com or support@visitdays.com  

registration OPEN

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USE CODE:  montana2020

schedule of events  |  updates

what is the schedule for the "live sessions?"

  • Over 109+ & Counting Different Colleges, Universities, Military Branches, Agencies, etc. Represented & Offering Live Sessions & Meetings for our Montana students, counselors, parents, & beyond!
  • Over 500+ & Counting Live Sessions Already!!  Visit the online virtual fair platform to see sessions being added! 

1-on-1 meetings
How do they work?

  • 1-on-1 Meetings |  These are a wonderful addition to reach and build relations in addition to the live sessions.  Colleges will set aside this time on their profile that you and students are welcome attend as you are able.  These are 15-20 minute 1-on-1 Meetings with a college.  

preview Live Sessions in the virtual fair

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intro / snapshot videos  |  Welcome!

welcome  | monday, September 21st - intro day 
|  watch these quick intro videos of all the colleges to kick off the week & get you started!

montana 2-year colleges & community colleges

montana 4 -year colleges & community colleges

tribal
​colleges
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arizona &
colorado colleges/Universities
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Idaho &
​Oregon COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
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NOrth Dakota &
south dakota
​colleges/universities
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washington
COLLEGEs & UNIVERSITIES

WYOMING &
​UTAH
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
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many COLLEGES | military branches, training programs & more!​


​agencies &
resources
  • ​What Are These Intro Snapshot Sessions?:  
    • These Are Quick Intro Sessions To Resemble a “Fair-Like” Experience – As counselors you are welcome to show these Intro-Quick sessions to groups of students to help them start off the week.  You may also just share these links directly with individual students if that is easier too.  These are here to help give you and students a quick touch of all the 108+ colleges, universities, military branches, agencies, etc. that are participating in this Montana Virtual Event!​​​​
    • THESE ARE PRE-RECORDED INTRO VIDEOS to kick off the week  | 

what do these events offer?

student & counselor prizes / scholarship $!

for students
|  $1,000's - College Ca$h Scholarships
|  apple IPad Drawing
|  Variety of Amazong Gift Cards of Varying $ amounts.

​FOR hs counselors
|  $1,000 - thank you prize - see more details
|  ​agencies will be giving away variety of thank you prizes

How do students & counselors win?  -  Random drawing for students who register for the virtual event.  Students will be entered again into the drawing (increasing their odds of winning) for each "LIVE" Session attended.

event overview

|  a ONE-STOP-EVENT for Students, Counselors, Parents, Schools, colleges, & Beyond!
|  Here is a great OPPORTUNITY for students to research, meet, ask questions, & connect with many options after high school all in one place.
|  Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarship, Career Search tools, & More!
|  We proudly work closely and partner with ALL 200+/- HIGH SCHOOLS.
|  We proudly work closely and partner with ALL 300+/- HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS.
|  We proudly work closely and partner with MANY STATEWIDE & NATIONAL PARTNERS to make these events a success.  A special thank you to all who help make these events happen:  all 25 Montana Colleges & Universities, 200+/- High Schools, 300+/- High School Counselors, GEAR UP, The Montana University System, The Office of Public Instruction, Reach Higher Montana, American Indian College Fund, Montana Department of Labor & Industry, MASFAA, & many more!

more virtual event overview details

montana
VIRTUAL EVENTS ​
helping keep MONTANA STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, teachers, PARENTS, colleges, & BEYOND connected!  
​MPSEOC is going virtual!

when are these events?

September 21 - 25. 2020 |  Montana Statewide Virtual Fair & Live Session Event
 Virtual Event |  ​This September Event will be in place of our normal in-person 3 weeks of Montana College Fairs. 

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​October 26 - 30, 2020  |  Counselor Update & Student Fair Sessions  
(*We may add or subtract days from the end of the event if needed.)

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​Winter Virtual Event  |   Counselor Update & Student Fair Sessions -  TBA - Coming soon!  ​ 
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who is invited?

FREE FOR STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, TEACHERS, & PARENTS TO ATTEND.
|  Free Registration Opens mid-September 2020
|  We recommend HS Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, counselors, & parents to 
    attend these virtual fair events.

what are the snapshot sessions, live sessions, 1-on-1 meetings, & resource sessions?

September Virtual Event - Registration Opens For Students, Counselors, & Parents
Starting September 14th the Virtual Event Registration Opens, and you and your students are welcome to start logging into the event to start liking profiles, researching exhibitors, and scheduling live sessions for the “Live” Event that begins on September 21st. 

Snapshot Sessions  - We highly recommend these sessions to resemble the  "In-person fair experience"  to start the week!
On Monday afternoon only, we will offer a quick intro of all exhibitors for the week.  These “Snapshot Sessions” will allow students to quickly see 10 - 15 +/-  institutions in one 15-20 minute group session.  We will offer these sessions by types of colleges grouped together, and we encourage you to allow students time out of class to attend these “SnapShot Sessions” especially if they are unsure what they want to do after high school.  These quick touch sessions to start to the week will allow students to then choose their next days ahead of their favorite “live college sessions.” *Check online for the detailed schedule of groupings a week before the event.  
 
Live Sessions
On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, we will be offering these group live sessions via Zoom for students, counselors, parents to schedule.  Students do not have to show their face.  You are welcome to simply attend to hear live updates.  However, most sessions will have the "Chat" function open for live questions.  These will be offered in the time-blocks shown above, and colleges will schedule these their openings on their individual profiles.  Scheduling happens by visiting the profile.  Most of these sessions will have unlimited space to attend, however, if attendance is very busy and the sessions happens to meet capacity, we encourage students to see the exhibitor's additional session times and attend another time.  Most sessions will have unlimited capacity.  But we encourage students to reserve and save their place as soon as possible once registration opens. 

​*Important Notice:  If you as the counselor are planning to project this particular sessions in a classroom or gym for many students to watch, please encourage your students to also sign up for these sessions on their own too, so that the colleges can see that they are interested and attending, and then are able to connect to each student's information/contact to send them more information after the event.  
1-on-1 Meetings 
On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, we will be offering these more personal meeting options for students, counselors, parents to schedule.  These will be offered in the time-blocks shown above, and colleges will schedule their openings on their individual profiles.  Scheduling happens by visiting the profile.  Exhibitors may have limited offerings for this, so we encourage your students to sign up early to secure a spot.  These will fill on a first-come-first serve basis.  

Counselor Sessions 
In the mornings on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday,  we will be offering these sessions to help you as counselors.  These will include sessions such as:  Financial Aid Help / Q&A, Virtual Event Help, College Application Week Overivew/Q&A, Montana School Counselor Association Gathering, Scholarship Updates, etc.  Check back for a more detailed schedule of offerings.  These sessions will be offering incentives and little prizes, as a thanks to you as our prized Montana Counselors!  

Resource Sessions 
On Friday, we will be offering these sessions to help you as counselors, students, parents, etc. connect with wonderful tools, resources, & agencies helping with the educational process.  These will include sessions such as:  American Indian College Fund, GEAR UP, Montana University System, Office of  Public Instruction, Financial Aid Help, Counselor Update Session, College Application Week Overview/Q&A, Montana School Counselor Association Gathering, Scholarship Updates, etc.  Check back for a more detailed schedule of offerings.  These sessions will be offering incentives and little prizes, as a thanks to you as our prized Montana Counselors! 
 
Online College/Exhibitor Profiles & Video Library
Starting a week before the "LIVE" event, students, counselors, parents, etc. are welcome to utilize the online profiles, watch pre-loaded videos, brochures, & other information during these days before, during, & after the event.  If a student likes a profile or watches a pre-loaded video during this time, the exhibitors will still see that contact and reach out to students who visit their pages before, during, & the weekend after the event.  

who will be exhibiting at this event?

100+ Colleges / exhibitors - Here are some of the colleges, univerities, military branches, & Agencies that will be presenting! 

OPPORTUNITY TO MEET, ASK LIVE QUESTIONS, WATCH VIDEOS, SCHEDULE ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS, & MORE WITH:
1)  ALL MONTANA COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
2)  MANY OUT-OF STATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
3)  MILITARY BRANCHES
4)  MANY STATE AGENCIES
5)  ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION, & MORE!  ​
Aaniiih Nakoda College
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
American Indian College Fund
Army ROTC
Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College
Black Hills State University
Black Hills State University
Blackfeet Community College
Boise State University
Carroll College 
Casper College
Central Washington University
Central Wyoming College
Chadron State College
Chief Dull Knife College
City College at Montana State University Billings
Colorado State University
Concordia College - Moorhead
Cornish College of the Arts
Dawson Community College
Department of Labor (Career Lab)
Dickinson State University
Eastern Oregon University
Eastern Washington University
Eastern Wyoming College
EHL
Flathead Valley Community
College 
Fort Lewis College
Fort Peck Community College
Gallatin College MSU
GEAR UP
Gillette College
Golden West College
Gonzaga University
Grand Canyon University
Great Falls College MSU
Helena College 
Idaho State University
Ignite by Design
Institute of American Indian Arts
Laramie County Community College
Lewis-Clark State College
Linfield University
Little Big Horn College
Miles Community College
Missoula College
Mitchell Technical College
Montana Academy of Salons
Montana College Fair Host
Montana Highway Patrol
Montana Post Secondary Educational Opportunties Council
Montana School Counselor Association
Montana State University
Montana State University Billings
Montana State University-Northern
Montana Technological University
Montana University System
Montana Youth Apprenticeship Partnership
Navy Talent Acquisition Pacific Northwest
North Dakota State University Office of Admission
North Idaho College
Northern Arizona University
Northest College
Northwest Indian College
Northwest Nazarene University
Office of Public Instruction
Olds College
Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific University Oregon
Perry Technical Institute
Portland State University
Prescott College
Reach Higher Montana
Rocky Mountain College
Rocky Mountain School of Photography
Salish Kootenai College
Salish Kootenai College Division of Education
Sheridan College
South Dakota Mines
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Stone Child College
The Evergreen State College
The University of Arizona
The University of Tampa 
Treasure Valley Community College
U.S. Air Force
United States Secret Service
Universal Technical Institute
University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Engineering and Mines
University of Idaho
University of Mary
University of Montana
University of Montana Western
University of North Dakota
University of Oregon
University of Portland
University of Providence
University of Puget Sound
University of Regina
University of Wyoming
Utah State University
Washington State University
Weber State University
Western Oregon University 
Western Washington University
Westminster College
Whitman College
Whitworth University
Willamette University
Williston State College
WyoTech

do you have more questions?
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