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April 29, 2026 - Day 1
Location: Ballroom area
*For registered students, teachers, staff.*
Location: Ballroom
Interim State Director, Heather Merrittt- Jobs for Montana's Graduates (JMG)
Location: Ballroom
Hosts: JMG State Student Officers - Addisyn Gray, Addisyn Gray, Vivian Adeen Mitchell, Kristina Mocabee
Morning session will be conducted by students which will include ice breaker activities and connection use with peers to better know one another.
Location: Various
See Worksite Tours Agenda (PDF). Worksite Tours are held at multiple offsite locations that require transportation.
Students & Career Specialists Location: Ballroom
Guests & Judges Location: Dining Car (near lobby)Location: Western Star Room
Put your personal financial skills to the test in a fun/interactive session that is self-paced.
Location: Conference Foyer
Visit and learn more about the opportunities offered by our vendor guests.Location: Ballroom (Oriental C & D rooms)
Practice your listening and networking skills while meeting a carefully curated group of professional guests representing different careers and sectors. Students will rotate in groups to meet each professional for five-minute chats. Refreshments and appetizers will be served.
Location: National Guard Aviation Training Center
Talent Competitions will be performed in front of an audience and judges.
Small Pizzas, snacks, drinks provided by the Army National Guard.
Students can socialize and engage with fun activities provided by the Guard: Laser tag. Rock wall, Speed pitch, Oculus VR, Wind tunnel, 3-D printer products, FLIR – Forward Looking Infrared Radar.April 30, 2026 - Day 2
Four Workshops available: See Workshops Agenda Page
- TBD – Workshop
- TBD- Workshop
- News & Social Media Literacy Workshop
- Reflection on IGNITE and Student Leadership Experience Workshop
Location: Conference Foyer
Visit and learn more about the opportunities offered by our vendor guestsLocation: Hallway & Workshop Room
Students and Teachers transition from workshops to the banquet hall. Please wait in the hallway until released to enter the ballroom.
Location: Ballroom
- Greetings from Governor Greg Gianforte
- Brief remarks from Commissioner Sarah Swanson
- Welcome from the Mayor of Helena, Emily Dean
- JMG Keynote Chat– A -curated panel who are former Jobs for Montana’s Graduates students will share the professional skills they learned and how they developed transferable skills for future jobs or careers. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of essential skills and how they relate to their plans.
Moderator: Moderator TBD and JMG State Student Leader
Panelists: TBD 1, TBD 2
Location: Ballroom
Hosts: JMG State Student Leaders - Addisyn Gray, Avyiah Baadsgaard, Kristina Mocabee, Vivian Adeen Mitchell
Awards and Recognitions announced for IGNITE Competitive Events.