Workplace Learning Connection

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.

 

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First Semester Internship Applications Are Now Being Accepted

This opportunity to gain experience, earn dual credit, make connections, and get ahead of the curve is open to students currently in grades 10 and 11. Applications are due by April 12 at 3 p.m.

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Job Shadowing

Job shadowing is a great way to explore careers and gain useful information about what it takes to succeed in different fields. 

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Internships

There’s no better way to learn skills related to your future career and the workplace in general.

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Virtual Career Speakers

Check out our library of professionals talking about their industries and career paths in these 15-20 minute videos.

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Educator Resources

We can help you develop career preparation and exploration programs that really make an impact!

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Student Resources

Check out our information for high school students interested in exploring career options and opportunities.

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Parent Resources

Help your child navigate this process and discover their dream career before starting college.

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Partners & Volunteers

With your support, students learn which courses, skill sets and educational paths they need to enter a specific career.

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WLC coordinators work with local schools and businesses to provide appropriate work-based learning support to students and educators. Please be aware changes in weather, public health policy and host availability can impact work-based learning activities or programs, potentially causing them to be cancelled, rescheduled or transitioned to a virtual format. Communication will always be sent accordingly to keep students and parents aware of any changes.


Workplace Learning Connection

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

workplacelearningconnection@kirkwood.edu

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