ICAN's new Trades Guide is a great resource for students considering a career path in the construction trades. These Iowa Building and Construction Trades Registered Apprenticeship Programs are overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, and are “Earn and Learn”...
ICR Industry Sector Boards are business-led coalitions that develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to meet the workforce needs of a specific industry. These boards work hand-in-hand with regional organizations to help job seekers explore their career interests and connect with career opportunities right here in...
There is an urgent need to return Iowans to the workforce as quickly as possible in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, DeltaV has launched new curriculum and a program that features fully-paid tuition costs, thanks to a grant from the...
Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) Job Shadow Experiences are are great way for high school students to begin planning for their future. These 2-4 hour opportunities with local employers give students a chance to learn more about career pathways.Students who are just starting their career exploration...
Aaron McGlynn never aspired to become a teacher. After working 13 years at a lumber yard and another 13 years as a custom homebuilder, the last job title he thought he would have was “Professor.” However, with nearly 30 years of experience in the construction...
Workplace Learning Connection has launched a new series of videos showcasing Iowa City-Cedar Rapids (ICR) professionals sharing details about their career path. The Virtual Career Speakers videos are available on their website and also on their YouTube Channel. The series offers local content that can...
ICR Iowa recently announced the launch of a new pilot focused on strengthening social and emotional learning in our regional schools. The pilot is a partnership between the ICR Future Coalition and ACT.“Employers have been expressing their need for employees with strong soft skills for...
With so many COVID-19 activity cancellations, it may be challenging to keep your teen entertained this summer. This may be an ideal time to help them begin planning for their future. The team at ICR Future has created this check list of 4 things you...
With unemployment climbing throughout the state, many Iowans are looking for new career opportunities.NewBoCo believes its DeltaV Code School can help address that need – and the organization is putting its money where its mouth is, by investing more than $300,000 into making its programs...
Kirkwood Community College is offering several Concurrent Enrollment Courses for high school students this summer. All classes will be online.Sections Available at No Cost>Fundamentals of Oral Communication, 3 cr. Studies basic communication theory and practice including communication process, interpersonal relationships, small group interaction and public...