The summer 2023 internship application portal is NOW OPEN!
This opportunity to gain experience, make connections, and get ahead of the curve is open to current high school students in grades 10 and 11. Applications are due by Feb. 10 at 3 p.m.
Workplace Learning Connection
Explore Careers, Prepare For Your Future
Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) provides career exploration opportunities for middle school and high school students interested in exploring career options. From speaker events and career fairs, to job shadow and internship opportunities (and so much more!), WLC is here to support the next step in your adventure.
Workplace Learning Connection helps educators develop career preparation and exploration programs that truly make an impact, while helping businesses connect with the workforce of tomorrow.
Job Shadowing
Job shadowing is a great way to explore careers and gain useful information about what it takes to succeed in different fields.
Internships
There’s no better way to learn skills related to your future career and the workplace in general.
Virtual Career Speakers
Check out our library of professionals talking about their industries and career paths in these 15-20 minute videos.
Educator Resources
We can help you develop career preparation and exploration programs that really make an impact!
Student Resources
Check out our information for high school students interested in exploring career options and opportunities.
Parent Resources
Help your child navigate this process and discover their dream career before starting college.
Partners & Volunteers
With your support, students learn which courses, skill sets and educational paths they need to enter a specific career.
What Do Students Say?
Hear what local students are saying about their job shadow and internship opportunities.
Our WLC coordinators are working with local schools, businesses, and Kirkwood Community College to provide appropriate work-based learning support to students and educators. WLC will continue to follow the COVID-19 guidelines from Kirkwood Community College, but reserves the right to add additional guidelines at the request of our business hosts. Changes to those guidelines may affect work-based learning activities or programs, potentially causing them to be transitioned to a virtual format or subject to change or cancellation. Students who visit businesses requiring masks will be required to provide their own.
Workplace Learning Connection
Linn County Regional Center
1770 Boyson Road, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233
319-398-1040
319-398-1041 (fax)