Workplace Learning Connection

Creating a Ripple - It starts with you

If you’re a student in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn or Washington counties in Iowa, the Workplace Learning Connection can put you in touch with area businesses to:

IT ALL ADDS UP

Month Episode Topics
Sept. 09
Sports Careers

Athletic Trainer - CR Kernels
Sports Marketing - Perfect Game, Inc.
Dream Jobs - Jefferson HS student with CR Kernels pitcher

Oct. 09
Media Careers

Cheftestants - Bravo TV show Top Chef
Dream Jobs - Xavier HS student with CR Kernels broadcaster
and Marion HS student with KGAN TV2 meterologist

Nov. 09
Agriculture Careers

C.S.I. (Careers in the corn Seed Industry) - Monsanto Seeds
Wine Making - Park Farm Winery
Tour Bus Operator & Small Business Owner - Iowa Wine Tours Inc.

Dec. 09
Health Care Careers

Chiropractor - Cedar Rapids Chiropractic
University of Iowa Junior Medical School - Workplace Learning Connection job shadow experience
Dream Jobs - Anamosa HS student with St. Lukes cardiologist

Jan. 10
Design Careers

Interior Design - Phelans Interiors
Video Game Design - Phantom EFX
Dream Jobs - Prairie HS student with JW Morton graphic designer

Feb. 10
Engineering Careers

First Tech Challenge - Rockwell's Collins CEO Clay Jones
U of I Engineering - Engineering job shadow day
Dream Jobs - CR Washington HS student with Rockwell engineer

Mar. 10
Green Careers

LEEDS Certified Architect - Prairiewoods
Eco-Consultant - Iowa Green Team
Dream Jobs - Vinton Shellsburg HS student with Benton County Park Ranger

Apr. 10
Financial Planning

College Planning - Iowa College Access Network
Financial Literacy Fair - Area 8th graders
Dream Jobs - Prairie HS student with Strellner Agency financial advisor

May 10
Service Jobs

Crime Scene Investigation - Cedar Rapids Police Department
Politics - Linn County Supervisor Ben Rogers
Military - U. S. Marine Corps