Work-Based Learning & Intermediary Network: High School Students

High School Students

Be better prepared for life after high school and build real-world experience in an industry you enjoy! IWCC’s WBL and Intermediary Network connects area high school students with business and industry professionals who are interested in preparing our region’s future employees.

Career Discovery Days

Students in 9th – 12th grades are invited to attend upcoming Spring 2024 Career Discovery Days at IWCC and area businesses.  Space is limited and spots are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Please reach out to Jolene Miller with any questions, jfrench@iwcc.edu

IWCC Career Discovery Days

Students in 9th – 12th grades are invited to attend upcoming Career Discovery Days at IWCC.  During these events students will learn about IWCC course programming for credit and noncredit pathways, participate in hands-on activities, and hear from industry professionals.  

Note: 9th grade students may attend IWCC Career Discovery Day events with an educator or guardian in attendance. 

Diesel Mechanics & Technology – (Council Bluffs Campus) Rescheduled to Friday, May 3rd from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM 

Robotics, Electronics & Industrial Technology (Council Bluffs Campus) Open to 9th & 10th grade only – Wednesday, March 13th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Automotive Technology – (Shelby County Center, Harlan) Friday, April 12th from 9:30AM – 11:00 AM  

Healthcare Careers – (Cass County Center, Atlantic) – Friday, April 26th from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM  – FULL*

Welding – (Buss Regional Center, Missouri Valley) Wednesday, May 1st from 9:30 AM-11:00 AM – FULL*  

Criminal Justice – (Council Bluffs Campus) Wednesday, May 8th from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM – FULL*   

IWCC Career Discovery Day Flyer

Industry Career Discovery Days

Students in 9th – 12th grades are invited to attend upcoming Industry Career Discovery Days at area businesses.  During these worksite events students will meet with industry professionals to learn about the business and gain insight on a variety of career pathways. 

Note: 9th grade students may attend Industry Career Discovery Day events with an educator or guardian in attendance.  

Council Bluffs Police Department – Wednesday, March 27th 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Council Bluffs, IA). Career Area: Crime Scene Unit  – FULL *

ONYX Automotive – Wednesday, April 10th 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Omaha, NE).  Career Area: Automotive Technician 

RoadBuilders Machinery & Supply Co., Inc.  – Wednesday, April 17th 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Omaha, NE). Career Area: Diesel Technician 

Summit Dental Health  – Friday, April 19th 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (La Vista, NE). Career Area: Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting  – FULL*

Industry Career Discovery Days Flyer