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
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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
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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.
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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
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Jan. 10
Design Careers |
Interior Design - Phelans Interiors
Video Game Design - Phantom EFX
Dream Jobs - Prairie HS student with JW Morton graphic designer
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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
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Mar. 10
Green Careers |
LEEDS Certified Architect - Prairiewoods
Eco-Consultant - Iowa Green Team
Dream Jobs - Vinton Shellsburg HS student with Benton County Park Ranger
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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
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May 10
Service Jobs |
Crime Scene Investigation - Cedar Rapids Police Department
Politics - Linn County Supervisor Ben Rogers
Military - U. S. Marine Corps
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