On April 13, 2011, students enrolled in World History and Current Events at Central Campus expanded their knowledge of career opportunities linked to Social Science by attending Social Science Career Day held in the Central Campus Auditorium. Each hour of the day presenters shared information about careers in Law Enforcement, Geospacial careers and careers linked to Psychology. During the presentations, students learned about education requirements, entry level earnings, and the importance of what they are learning in school and how they will use this knowledge and skills to find success in the future. At the end of each presentation, students were given the opportunity to ask questions.

Dave Kamp talked to students about opportunities with the ND Highway Patrol.

Dr. Darren Dobrinski talked to students about Pyschology and School Psychology..

A1C Megan Ellis, A1C Brandon Stubblefield, and SrA Raymond Brown talked to students about Surveying, GIS and Map Making.

Roland Arrayan and Brandy Haberstroh talked to students about career opportunities at the Minot Vocational Workshop.

Geoffrey Burnett talked to students about his job as a Border Patrol Agent.

  • Geospacial Careers: A1C Megan Ellis (MAFB Civil Engineering GIS Unit)
  • Geospacial Careers: SrA Raymond Brown (MAFB Civil Engineering GIS Unit)
  • Geospacial Careers: A1C Brandon Stubblefield (MAFB Civil Engineering GIS Unit)
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement: Geoffrey Burnett (Border Patrol Agent)
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement: Dave Kamp (North Dakota Highway Patrol)
  • Psychology Careers: Dr. Darren Dobrinski (School Psychology Instructor, Minot State University)
  • Developmental Disabilities Job Coach/ Support Staff: Brandy Haberstroh (Minot Vocational Workshop)
  • Developmental Disabilities Job Coach/ Support Staff: Roland Arrayan (Minot Vocational Workshop)


Pictured from the left: A1C Megan Ellis, Dave Kamp, Dr. Darren Dobrinski, A1C Brandon Stubblefield, and SrA Raymond Brown

Pictured from the left: Roland Arrayan, Brandy Haberstroh, and Geoffrey Burnett

Students were asked to evaluate the information shared by our presenters at this event. Students were reminded that our presenters were not professional speakers, they are members of the community who gave time out of their busy schedules to share information about their careers.

Overall Evaluation

Students were asked to evaluate the information shared in this presentation by selecting their response on the following scale:

The first smiley face represents excellent, the straight face represents average, and the frown represents poor.

Out of the 401 evaluations turned in, 81 students rated the information shared as excellent, 289 students rated the information shared as average, and 31 students felt the information was poor or not relevant to them.


This page was developed by Steve Beutler, Career Counselor, Minot Public Schools, on April 18, 2011. This event was sponsored by the Minot Public Schools Career Development Program.