Work-Based Learning: High School Students

Work-Based Learning for High School Students

Be better prepared for life after high school and build real-world experience in an industry you enjoy! IWCC’s WBL program 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 Fall 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 hear from IWCC program instructors, participate in hands-on activities, and meet with area businesses who are interested in preparing our region’s future workforce. 

IWCC Career Discovery Days Flyer

Transportation & Logistics – (Council Bluffs Campus) Wednesday, October 23rd from 10:00-11:30am – FULL (Waitlist Available)

Criminal Justice featuring Clarinda Correctional Facility – (Clarinda Center) Friday, November 1st from 10:00-11:00am – FULL (Waitlist Available)

HVAC/R – (Council Bluffs Campus) Friday, November 8th from 10:00-11:30am

Media Studies – (Council Bluffs Campus) Friday, November 15th from 10:00-11:30am – FULL (Waitlist Available)

Culinary Arts – (Council Bluffs Campus) Wednesday, December 4th from 10:00-11:30am – FULL (Waitlist Available)

Welding – (Council Bluffs Campus) Wednesday, December 11th from 10:00-11:30am – FULL (Waitlist Available)

Register for IWCC Career Discovery Days

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. 

Industry Career Discovery Days Flyer

Summit Dental Health – Friday, October 25th from 9:00-11:00am (Omaha, NE).  Career Areas:  Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Healthcare Administration FULL (Waitlist Available)

Valley View Veterinary Clinic – Wednesday, October 30th from 9:00-11:00am (Council Bluffs, IA).  Career Areas: Veterinary Technician & Veterinarian – FULL (Waitlist Available)

XPO – Wednesday, November 6th from 9:00-11:00am (Shelby, IA).  Career Areas: Transportation, Dock Work, Customer Service, Sales, Supervisor/Management. Register for XPO

Thompson Solution Group – Wednesday, November 13th from 9:00-11:00am (Omaha, NE).  Career Areas: Electrical, Robotics, and Automation. Register here Thompson Solution Group