Workplace Learning Connection

10/27/2025

Another amazing, hands-on career exploration experience ☑️

Thank you Vinton Newspapers

VINTON — Thanks to a partnership with Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection Program (WLC), the Vinton Newspapers had some very special visitors in our office this week. Two students

10/27/2025

"This job shadow showed me what a marketing job could look like outside of marketing a product. I learned that there are many different kinds of marketing jobs like graphic design and events. Also, all of the marketing professionals stated the importance of writing and developing core skills. I liked that they gave us activities that are similar to what they do on the job. They also answered questions and gave us tips for the future. I think it was really valuable to hear from the professionals about marketing." Abby Andreasen, student - Marion High School

Marion High School Cedar Rapids Community School District High School Solon Community School District Iowa Valley Community School District Vinton Shellsburg Community Schools

10/27/2025

Thank you to all of our speakers for sharing your careers and industry!

10/23/2025

Aster Cox, a City High School student, has completed two WLC internships over the last two summers. She first interned with the Coralville Fire Department in the summer of 2024, and this most recent summer, she had an internship with Johnson County Ambulance Service.

“My WLC internship experiences really prepared me for my future career, and they gave me so many skills I can take with me wherever I go. I came to the program a shy kid with limited communication skills; I left with so many tools on how to network and communicate professionally.

While I knew I wanted to be a paramedic and a firefighter before participating in these internships, the people I've met along the way have given me some great advice about how to go about getting to this end goal and have helped shape my future plans.”

Juniors and seniors can apply for a second-semester internship now: https://www.kirkwood.edu/workplace-learning-connection/internships/index

Iowa City Community School District City of Coralville Fire Department .county.ambulance

10/21/2025

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On Tuesday, October 14th, fifteen Midland Computer Science students had the opportunity to visit Skyworks in Cedar Rapids and Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative in Anamosa.

At Skyworks, students got a behind-the-scenes look at components made for smartphones and learned about various Electrical Engineering career paths available with both two- and four-year degrees. At Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, they explored a wide range of careers — from office and safety roles to mechanic and lineman positions — while also learning about the latest safety equipment and technology used in the field.

A big thank you to Workplace Learning Connection for this valuable hands-on experience!

10/21/2025

We’re gearing up for our annual STEAM Institute events and we are looking for more presenters for our Linn County event!

STEAM Institute connects 7th-grade students with professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math fields. By sharing what you do, you’ll help students see how fun and rewarding a STEAM career can be.

Your role as a presenter:
-Highlight your career and present 30-minute interactive sessions (more “show” than “tell”) for groups of around 20 students.
-Repeat your activity up to six times per day, each with a new group of students.
-You may present on one or multiple days. We also welcome half-day presenters (3 sessions), though full-day participation is especially helpful and encouraged.

Linn County (Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center in Hiawatha) Dates:
Friday, December 12th - AM Only
Monday, December 15th
Tuesday, December 16th
Wednesday, December 17th
Thursday, December 18th - AM Only

Please consider sharing your STEAM field! Sign up by clicking below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0BOj87pUo9Iq1AMi_Y8urfV0JK-B8ah8KlDiLjR_ayral1w/viewform

10/20/2025

More Career Discovery Tour photos!

Thank you to all of our hosts who opened their doors for students.

Stutsmans of Coralville Fire Department Iowa City Community School District

10/20/2025

Congratulations to Wesley from Lisbon High School! Wesley was the lucky winner of the 2025 Financial Literacy Fair AirPods drawing.

All students who filled out a postcard at the fair to express interest in learning more about Kirkwood's College Credit in High School Program were entered into the drawing.

Wesley was our big winner across all seven counties!

To learn more about how you can earn college credit in high school for FREE, visit: www.kirkwood.edu/earncredit

Lisbon Lions

10/17/2025

Our first big event of school year wrapped up yesterday after three successful days.

As part of our Career Discovery Tours, 21 area businesses hosted 63 industry tours for over 800 students. Tours took place across Benton, Cedar, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties.

An important goal of the Career Discovery Tours is to make students aware of the amazing, innovative companies and careers available right here in our region.

10/15/2025

October is Careers in Construction Month! ‍🔧🦺🚧🧰🔨

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in construction occupations is projected to have above-average job growth over the next 10 years.

We love helping students explore career paths in this high-demand, lucrative field.

10/14/2025

Last Friday was Radiology Career Day hosted by Mercy/St. Luke's School of Radiologic Technology

"This job shadow was valuable because it helped me gain some more insight into all the different careers available in radiology. I enjoyed seeing images of x-rays and scans, different machines and technology, and getting some hands on experience."
- Anna Sefcik, Linn-Mar Homes School Assistance Program

Linn-Mar Community Schools Mercy/St. Luke's School of Radiologic Technology

10/10/2025

Job shadows are in full swing!

Earlier this week, 19 students participated in Healthcare Careers and SIM Lab Day at Jones Regional Medical Center. Students gained valuable hands-on experience and explored a variety of careers in healthcare.

Thank you, Jones Regional Medical Center!

College Community School District Midland CSD Cedar Rapids Community School District John F. Kennedy High School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Anamosa Community School District Monticello Community School District