Put yourself on the path to achieving your information solutions career goals. Learn about roles such as software developer, graphic designer, interior designer, computer user support specialist, journalist, web designer and developer, and photographer/videographer.
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Are you interested in a career field in the Arts? Come learn about 3D art and what we are up to at Kirkwood’s main campus in Cedar Rapids. First, we will heat things up a bit with a demonstration from Kirkwood’s Glass and Sculpture Instructor Christopher Gray. Then, while Christopher cools down from the demonstration, you’ll work in Kirkwood’s flat glass studio and make your very own fused glass mosaic coaster. There will be time to ask questions and view artwork from previous students and visiting artists in the displays. Scheduled for Dec.15, 2026 & May 4, 2027. Cap of 32.
Interested in broadcast meteorology, weather and forecasting, or hydrology? This career exploration will show you a day in the life of a broadcast meteorologist. You will also get a tour of a news station, ask the meteorologists questions about the career and their journey getting in the field, and learn more about weather opportunities both in front of and behind the camera. Held on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Cap of 6.
Have you ever wondered what types of careers exist within Interior Design? Get a different perspective from Tara & Allison at The Design House in Hiawatha! Tara & Allison have been helping customers with Interior Design for over a decade. Come experience design software, color selections, furniture, cabinetry, and other designing elements. Scheduled for Jan.14, 2027. Cap of 12.
Have you ever wondered who is behind the giant video screens and great sound of an outdoor concert or event? If your interests are in audio, video production/editing, staging, lighting, media or event planning and production, this group job shadow is a great fit for you. You will learn about the high demand careers in this exciting field of live event management and production hosted by local industry expert Wired Production Group. Cap of 12. Scheduled for Dec. 8, 2026.
Join the staff from Theatre Cedar Rapids for a two-hour introduction to the theater. Receive a behind-the-scenes tour of TCR and an overview of careers within the theater, including acting, set design, directing, costume design, writing, marketing/promotion, and more. Scheduled for May 6, 2027.
If you're interested in photography, videography, and photojournalism, consider this job shadow. Meet and learn from professionals in these career fields. Held in February.
Dive into the world of radio broadcasting with the KZIA family of locally-owned broadcast radio stations. Learn from the broadcast sales and event team to understand the critical process of selling radio advertising. Work alongside a broadcast engineer to get hands-on experience with broadcasting equipment. Join the music director to explore the science behind song selection and how music flows on-air. Shadow a top-rated morning show to see how radio announcers prepare for and deliver their live broadcast. Discover what makes a compelling radio break and how to engage listeners effectively. Spend some time with our CEO learning the ins and outs of radio station management. Scheduled for April 20, 2027, Cap of 8.
Do you love learning languages and helping others achieve their goals? Explore careers in sign language interpreting, spoken language interpreting, and translating, and find out what makes Hands Up Communications one of the “Coolest Places to Work” in the Corridor. Scheduled for April 13, 2027. Cap of 10.
Use your creative powers for good! Successful content and design inspires action. Get a positive reaction to a product and - boom! That’s marketing. Chat with a graphic designer, content writer, and web developer/designer from Encoura (since 1972, a leading provider of programs connecting students with the resources to succeed). Discover how they use their creative abilities to help you make one of the most important decisions of your lives - where to go to college. Learn how they build successful relationships with donors, who fund hospitals and universities. Bring your curiosity and your questions! Held virtually on Wednesday, March 24, 2027 from 1-2:30 pm.
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