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Students in grades 10-12 from Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington county high schools can explore a career of interest by applying for a WLC job shadow. Students can apply for one job shadow opportunity each portal. Transporation is the student's responsibility.

  • Portal 1 (Aug/Sept) 2026: Aug. 17 - Sept. 23, 2026 at 3 p.m.
  • Portal 2 (Nov) 2026: Oct. 31 - Nov. 11, 2026 at 3 p.m.
  • Portal 3 (Jan) 2027: Jan. 4 - Jan. 20, 2027 at 3 p.m.

AREA 10 students in grades 11-12 can explore a career of interest and earn dual credit by completing a WLC internship.

Applications for second-semester (winter/spring) 2027 internships will be accepted Sept. 28, 2026 - Oct. 23, 2026 at 3 p.m. Application open to students who are juniors or seniors in high school during the 2026-2027 school year. 

Applications for summer 2027 internships will be accepted Dec. 21, 2026 - Feb. 5, 2027 at 3 p.m. Application open to students who are sophomores or juniors in high school during the 2026-2027 school year.

Talk to your school guidance counselor today for more information! 

WLC newsletters are monthly emails that provide useful information for students, parents and business partners.

WLC Annual Report includes highlights from the previous fiscal year and the successes of WLC students and partners. 


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Linn County Regional Center
1770 Boyson Road, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233
319-398-1040

workplacelearning@kirkwood.edu

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