2019 – 2020 ANNUAL REPORT SERVING SCHOOLS, STUDENTS, EMPLOYERS, AND COMMUNITIES IN BENTON, CEDAR, IOWA, JOHNSON, JONES, LINN, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES

Connecting today’s students to tomorrow’s careers

LINN COUNTY JONES COUNTY IOWA COUNTY CENTER REGIONAL CENTER REGIONAL CENTER 200 West St. 1770 Boyson Rd. 220 Welter Dr. Williamsburg, Iowa 52361 Hiawatha, Iowa 52233 Monticello, Iowa 52310 866-424-5669 319-398-1040 855-467-3800

KIRKWOOD REGIONAL CENTER WASHINGTON COUNTY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REGIONAL CENTER 2301 Oakdale Blvd. 2192 Lexington Blvd. Coralville, Iowa 52241 Washington, Iowa 52353 319-887-3970 855-467-3900

BENTON COUNTY CENTER CEDAR COUNTY CENTER 111 W. 3rd St. 100 Alexander Dr., Suite 2 WORKPLACE LEARNING Vinton, Iowa 52349 Tipton, Iowa 52772 CONNECTION 866-424-5669 855-467-3900 2019 – 2020 AT A GLANCE Thank you to all our contributors, supporters, and volunteers!

Workplace Learning Connection uses a diverse funding model that allows all partners to sustain their participation in an equitable manner. Whether a partners’ interest are student career development, future workforce development, or regional economic development, all funds provide age-appropriate career awareness and exploration services matching the mission of WLC and our partners.

Funding the Connections… 2019 – 2020 Revenue Sources Kirkwood Community College (General Fund) $50,000 7% State and Federal Grants (Kirkwood: Perkins, WTED, IIG) $401,324 54% Grant Wood Area Education Agency $40,000 5% K through 12 School Districts Fees for Services $169,142 23% Contributions, County Supervisors, Local Grants $81,934 11% 18,683 Total $742,400 100% Student Experiences in FY20

WLC Financial Contributors Boards of Supervisors: Employer Contributions: Benton County Board of Supervisors Collins Aerospace Cedar County Board of Supervisors Green State Credit Union Iowa County Board of Supervisors Iowa City Press-Citizen – In-kind Johnson County Board of Supervisors MSI Moldbuilders Jones County Board of Supervisors Linn County Board of Supervisors Individual Contributors: Washington County Board of Supervisors United Way of East Central Iowa Mindy Thornton Community Foundations: Carmen and John Wasta Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Laurel Worden Iowa County Community Foundation Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

WLC Responds to Growth and Challenges This year Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) worked diligently to address the ever-growing demand for work-based learning opportunities, as well as creating innovative service delivery solutions to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last eight years, WLC has seen job shadow requests increase by over 56%, with almost 3,500 job shadow requests coming through this school year alone. Internship requests have grown by 90% over that same time period, and the number of students involved in career events has grown by 26%. The WLC team, in collaboration with our community partners, pivoted to deliver new options and solutions in FY20 to meet that growing demand for work-based learning and create new virtual platforms to connect our students, educators and business community; wherever learning is happening. WLC expanded program offerings, created libraries of virtual resources, communicated in new ways with students, educators, business partners and parents. We found new ways to work together virtually, productively and with great perseverance.

School year 2020-2021 will mark Workplace Learning Connection’s twenty-third year of intermediary service delivery to our region. WLC will be ready to do what we do best, convene the best program partners, connect educators and students to meaningful career exploration experiences, measure the impact of the work, and sustain high quality work-based learning for the years to come. We thank you sincerely for your support of our mission: Connecting Today’s Students to Tomorrow’s Careers!

1 BENTON COUNTY 6 Schools

Belle Plaine Community School District Benton Community School District Vinton-Shellsburg Community School • Belle Plaine High School • Benton Community High School • Vinton-Shellsburg High School • Belle Plaine Middle School • Benton Community Middle School • Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

Business Hosts:

Atkins Elementary School Eleanor Kathryn Photography Longfellow Elementary - Belle Plaine Belle Plaine Ambulance Service Ervin Motor Co. McClure Financial Services Belle Plaine Area Museum Frontier Co-Op - Norway Monkeythis Belle Plaine Hardware Garling Construction - Belle Plaine P&K Midwest - Keystone Belle Plaine High School Hair by Halle Realtime Writing-- Court Reporting/TV Captioning Belle Plaine Police Department Ideal Industries Sara Stuefen, DDS Benton County Attorney - David Thompson Iowa Mold & Engineering Inc. Thys Auto Group Benton County Conservation - Rodgers Park Iowa State University Extension and Tilford Elementary School Benton County Rural Access Center Outreach – Benton County Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Benton Development Group Kaestner Team Virginia Gay Hospital Clickstop, Inc. Kromminga Motors - Vinton Edward's Plumbing & Heating LaGrange Pharmacy - Virginia Gay Hospital

Number of Benton County Student Participants:

TOTAL = 1,258 1,091 18 149 Benton County student career Events – Mock Interviews; Financial Internships Job Shadows exploration experiences Literacy Fairs; Speaker Days; Worksite Tours; Target Your Future; Career Fair

“The job shadow really helped me see what type of mentality to have in the workplace, and what type of character businesses are looking for. I learned a lot about how technology is used in graphic design, photography and videography, and internet marketing.” − Jordan Andrews, Student – Vinton-Shellsburg High School

“I love my job as a Real Estate agent so talking with young adults excited to hear about my career was fun. It’s awesome that Workplace Learning Connection is giving these young adults the opportunity to get an inside look at careers they’re interested in!” − Annie Kaestner, Real Estate Agent – Kaestner Real Estate Team

“It's fun to just let them (students) know what's out there and get them interested. You've got to start now because you have to be ready once you get done as it's very competitive, especially with veterinary medicine to get into a program, so if you know ahead of time I think it's great.” − Dr. Kim Vercande – Best Friends Veterinary Care

“Vinton-Shellsburg and Workplace Learning have partnered for many years as we work towards common goals of supporting our students so they are prepared for their futures AND that we continue to have a workforce in Iowa that can meet the many and diverse needs of the businesses, non-profits and other employers who serve Iowa. The experiences that WLC provide our students allow our students to see what is available in Benton County and the corridor.” − Mary Jo Hainstock, Superintendent – Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District 2 CEDAR COUNTY 6 Schools

North Cedar Community School District Tipton Community School District West Branch Community School District • North Cedar High School • Tipton High School • West Branch High School • North Cedar Middle School • Tipton Middle School • West Branch Middle School

Business Hosts:

Altorfer, Inc. - West Branch Iowa State University Extension and Tipton Ambulance Service Bowtie Automotive Collision Outreach - Cedar County Tipton Chamber of Commerce/Economic Cedar County Attorney JJ Nichting Development Office Cedar County Co-Op, Tipton Kirkwood Academy Johnson County Tipton Elementary School Cedar Manor Nursing Home Little Lights on the Lane Tipton Fire & Rescue Cedar Ridge Dental McCreedy Ruth Construction, LLC Tipton Greenhouse and Florist Chapman Funeral Homes Mercy Family Medicine of Tipton Tipton Police Department City of Tipton Mosier Seed Supply Inc Tipton Structural Fabrication - Tipton Clarence Main Street Office Niles Chiropractic Clinic Tipton Veterinary Service Clarence Senior Living North Cedar Junior/Senior High School U of I - Radiation Services Community Insurance Services Nutrien Ag Solutions UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Tipton Crestview Speciality Care P&K Midwest - Lowden US Air Force - Cedar Rapids Crist Electrical Services Prairie Hills Assisted Living USDA Cedar County Soil and Cummins Manufacturing, Inc. Progressive Rehab. Assoc., LLC - Tipton Water Conservation Dist Esbeck Masonry River Valley Cooperative Wal-Mart-Tipton Hermsen Automotive RPM Revival West Branch Animal Clinic Hoover Elementary School - West Branch Tipton Adaptive Daycare West Branch Ford

Number of Cedar County Student Participants:

TOTAL = 795 602 35 158 Cedar County student career Events – Mock Interviews; Financial Internships Job Shadows exploration experiences Literacy Fairs; Speaker Days; Worksite Tours; Target Your Future; Career Fair

“My favorite part of my internship experience was getting to work with many different people and seeing what it was like to work in a clinic “behind the scenes.” I also enjoyed working with all the different animals and really pinpointing what animals I enjoy working with. Time spent at my internships benefited me, I started to learn skills and terms that are used around the clinic and I could see myself going to college for a career in this field. After my internship, I was hired at the clinic, working after school where I clean and assist doing various tasks. It has changed my future, I was told that I will have a job waiting for me when I graduate college.” − Mariah Behrens, Student – North Cedar High School

“I really enjoyed interacting with the high school students from Cedar County. They were engaged in the conversation, showed enthusiasm and are our future! The Career Fair was extremely organized and I enjoyed it! I can’t wait for next year!” − Linda Beck, Development Director – City of Tipton

“Workplace Learning Connection has given many North Cedar students an opportunity to explore and develop skill sets that are necessary in today's workforce. In a rural community, this is a great resource that allows our students to network with business partners while exploring potential skills.” − Holly Hosch, Guidance Counselor (7-12) – North Cedar Community School District

3 IOWA COUNTY 6 Schools

English Valleys Community School District Iowa Valley Community School District Williamsburg Community School District • English Valleys Jr./High School • Iowa Valley Jr./High School • Williamsburg High School • Williamsburg Middle School HLV Community School District • HLV High School • HLV Middle School

Business Hosts:

Bayer Crop Sciences - Williamsburg Hometown Current Progressive Rehabilitaion Associates, (Formerly Monsanto) Iowa Army National Guard - Cedar Rapids LLC - Williamsburg Clear Creek Amana Middle School Iowa County Ambulance Services - Marengo Realtime Writing-- Court Reporting/TV Captioning Compass Memorial Healthcare - Marengo Iowa County Ambulance Services - Williamsburg Stanerson Implement County Bank - Williamsburg Iowa County Conservation Board Total Rehab Crossroads Mobile Maintenance Iowa County Sheriff's Office US Air Force - Cedar Rapids Elite Sports Iowa Valley Elementary Veterinary Medical Center English Valleys Elementary School Iowa Valley Jr/Sr. High Victor Chiropractic Fairfax Chiropractic - Marengo Just Automotive Williamsburg Dental Health Clinic First Presbyterian Church - Williamsburg Kruger Seeds Williamsburg Family Clinic - Hartig Drug - Williamsburg Marengo Police Department Compass Memorial Hospital Highland Ridge Senior Living Community Mary Welsh Elementary - Williamsburg Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School HLV High School Mercy Family Medicine - Williamsburg

Number of Iowa County Student Participants:

TOTAL = 765 616 15 134 Iowa County student career Events – Mock Interviews; Financial Internships Job Shadows exploration experiences Literacy Fairs; Speaker Days; Worksite Tours; Target Your Future; Career Fair

“The highlight from my internship was meeting new people in the community I live in. You may think you know everyone in a small town, but the continuation of networking is very important. At my internship my host, Victoria, was amazing! Many people know her in the community because of her job. She gave me pointers on how it is important to be social and always meet someone wherever you go. With event planning, you may need someone who specializes in music, art, technology, etc. to help you out down the road at an event. She encouraged me to break out of my shell and talk to people when I was being shy. Getting out of my comfort zone helped me understand I need to get more comfortable starting conversations if I want to go down this career path.” − K.C. Jones, Student – Williamsburg High School

“The enthusiasm of the students was impressive! They asked very good questions and seemed very interested in my career as a Lab Technician. The students were interactive with questions and comments regarding current events.” − Dee Fry, Medical Lab Technician – Compass Memorial Healthcare

“As we work to build deeper partnerships with local business and industry and provide kids with really great experiences, we know that workplace experience, whether that be for career exploration or career preparation, is a really powerful tool. Through job fairs, workplace tours, and facilitated internships and job shadows, we're connecting employers with potential future members of their workforce. That's a great opportunity for students to learn, and a great opportunity for employers to share what their workplace is like and what their workforce needs to be good at. And for our kids, families, and local employers, that's a "win-win.” − Chad Garber, Ed.D. – Williamsburg Community School District 4 JOHNSON COUNTY 18 Schools

Clear Creek – Amana Community School District • Theodore Roosevelt Education Center Regina Catholic Education Center • Clear Creek – Amana High School (TREC) • Regina High School • Clear Creek – Amana Middle School • West High School • Regina Junior High • North Central Junior High Iowa City Community School District Solon Community School District • Northwest Junior High • City High School • Solon High School • Southeast Junior High • Elizabeth Tate High School • Solon Middle School • Iowa City Home School Assistance Program Lone Tree Community School District • Liberty High School • Lone Tree High School • Lone Tree Middle SchoolRegina Catholic • Business Hosts:

Ability Physical Therapy - Solon Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation Pet Health Center of Tiffin ACT Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center Portraits by Jeanna Amana Farms Iowa City Area Business Partnership Premier Automotive, Inc. Amy Becker Photography Iowa City Press Citizen Progressive Rehab Associates, Athletico - Iowa City East Iowa Flood Center LLC - E. Jefferson St. Axis Vision Care - Williamsburg Iowa Laborers Education and Training Trust Fund Progressive Rehab Associates, LLC - Tiffin Bayer Crop Sciences - Williamsburg Iowa Legislature - House Progressive Rehab. Assoc., LLC - Coral West (Formerly Monsanto) Iowa Public Radio PRVN Consultants, Inc. Best Friends Veterinary Care Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Rainbow Roots Farm Big Grove Brewery - Linn County Regina Elementary School Billion Auto Collision Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Rohrbach Associates PC Bio::Neos, Inc. - Story County Running Robots Borlaug Elementary School Jet Air Schaeffer Chiropractic Bradley C. Parson, OD JMI Laboratories Shive-Hattery, Inc - Iowa City Bright Eyes and Bushy Tails Veterinary Hospital Johnson County Ambulance Service Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers C & R Pork Farms Johnson County Attorney's Office - Coralville Cabinet Works Johnson County Conservation Board Soiree Wedding Planning Cardio Diagnostics LLC Johnson County Historical Society South East Junior High School Centro, Inc. Johnson County Secondary Roads Department South Slope Cooperative ChildServe Johnson County Sheriff's Department Southeast Iowa Ambulance Service, Inc. Chuck Smith Auto Body Junge Ford North Liberty | Midwest Medical Transport Co. City High School KBD - Iowa City Southeast Iowa Orthodontics City of Coralville - Engineering Keller Williams Legacy Group - Coralville Stairway 5 City of Iowa City, Neighborhood and Kirkwood CC – ACE Academy, Johnson County Stanley Consultants, Inc Development Services Kirkwood CC – Advanced Manufacturing Academy, Stew and Lenore Hansen Football City of Iowa City, Parks & Recreation Johnson County Performance Center City of Iowa City, Resource Management Kirkwood CC – Auto and Advanced Manufacturing Stutsman's Inc. City Tractor Co. Academy, Johnson County Sudden Impact Solutions CIVCO Medical Solutions-Coralville Kirkwood CC – Career Services Superior Welding & Fabrication Clear Creek Amana High School Kirkwood CC - Center for Healthcare Simulation Sylvan Learning of Coralville Collins Aerospace-Coralville Plant Kirkwood CC - Hospitality Arts Systems Unlimited, Inc. - Iowa City Compass Memorial Healthcare - Marengo Center for Excellence Tallgrass Business Resources - Coralville Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Kirkwood CC - Iowa City – Mathematics Team Iowa Physical Therapy Coralville Fire Department Kirkwood CC – Patient Care Academy, The ARC of Southeast Iowa Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center Johnson County The Englert Theater Coralville Police Department Kirkwood CC - Washington County Regional Center The Family Dental Center Corridor Radiology La James International College - Iowa City The Gazette Company Davis Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Lakeview Elementary The Hotel at Kirkwood Center Debut Dance Studio Leepfrog Technologies Top Shape Gym - Iowa City Deery Brothers - Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Lemme Elementary Towncrest Pharmacy DNR - Iowa Geological Survey Liberty High School U of I - Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Dobrian, France, Bowie & Long Little Village U of I - Chinese Language Program Eastside Pet Clinic Lone Tree Elementary U of I – College of Education Energy Consultants Group, LLC Lone Tree Tire & Service U of I - College of Engineering Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center, P.C. Love-A-Lot Early Childhood Center U of I - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences - FilmScene Luxe Interiors Anthropology Finkbine Golf Course Mathnasium of Iowa City U of I - College of Nursing Frontier CO-OP MBA Incorporated U of I – Department of Biochemical Engineering Garner Elementary Medin Family Dental U of I - Department of Biology (Evolution Group) Geico Mercy Home Health U of I - Department of Biology Genesis Pediatric Therapy Center Mercy Iowa City (The Neurobiology Group) Grand Living at Bridgewater Mercy Iowa City Family Medicine U of I – Department of Chemical and Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association Mercy Pediatric Clinic Biochemical Engineering Grow: Johnson County Mergen Orthodontics U of I - Department of Chemistry Hancher University of Iowa MidAmerican Energy U of I - Department of Civil & Hanger Clinic: Orthotic & Prosthetics Solutions Mix Home Mercantile Environmental Engineering Hart Family Dentistry National Advanced Driving Simulator U of I - Department of English Hart-Frederick Consultants P.C. Neumann Monson U of I - Department of Occupational and Heartland Express Neumiller Electric Inc. Environmental Health Heery Design a SLAM Studio North Liberty Community Library U of I – Department of Orthopedics & Hills Bank and Trust - Coralville North Liberty Police Department Rehabilitation Hoefer Law Firm North West Junior High U of I - Department of Performing Arts Hy-Vee - 1st Avenue, Iowa City Oaknoll Retirement Residence U of I - Department of Psychiatry IBEW/NECA - Electricians Training Center Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) U of I – Department of Radiation Services IDx, LLC : Eye Diagnosis PCI Academy U of I – Department of Science Education Innovative Software Engineering Pearson - Iowa City U of I - ITS Research Services Integrated DNA Technologies Performance Therapies – Coralville U of I – Labor Center 5 Business Hosts (continued): U of I - School of Music UIHC – Carver College of Medicine – Francois M. US Marine Officer Selection - Iowa City U of I – STEM Innovator Abboud Cardiovascular Research Center US Navy - Cedar Rapids U of I - Tippie College of Business UIHC - MRI-Research Center Valley Creek Ag Business, LLC U of I - University Relations United Action for Youth Veteran's Administration Medical Center UIHC – Carver College of Medicine University of Iowa Health Care Veterinary Medical Center UIHC - Carver College of Medicine - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics West Music Company - Coralville Department of Neurology University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art Woodruff Construction US Air Force - Cedar Rapids Woofables Gourmet Dog Bakery

Number of Johnson County Student Participants:

TOTAL = 4,199 3,482 127 590 Johnson County student career Events – Mock Interviews; Financial Internships Job Shadows exploration experiences Literacy Fairs; Speaker Days; Worksite Tours; Target Your Future; Career Fair

“With college decisions approaching quickly, Workplace Learning Connection allowed me to explore the health science field. My internship gave me valuable information on what collegiate majors I could pursue in addition to hands on experience with clientele. I strongly recommend Workplace Learning Connection to any high school student that wants to narrow their future career path before college.” − Ashley Stinocher, Student – Solon High School

“Workplace Learning Connection is important to Johnson County Ambulance Service because it helps expose and educate youth, with a hands on approach, to what we do as Paramedics. WLC allows youth interested in a medical field to have a look into the real world of Paramedicine and not just what they see on TV. WLC could spark an interest and get youth interested in joining EMS as a lifelong career!” − Amanda Voss-Grumish, Field Supervisor – Johnson County Ambulance Service

“WLC is important to the Coralville Police Department because of the connections we are able to make with students. These relationships and experiences excite people about the law enforcement field and can lead to us hiring good local people! We love getting to meet new students all the time at WLC events!” − Kyle Nicholson, Community Relations Officer – Coralville Police Department

“As our students start to think about life after high school and their career choices, one of the best ways for them to truly understand their options is to get out into the world of work through job shadowing and internships. Our business and industry partners that create these opportunities for our students are investing in the future. We encourage those not hosting our students at this time to consider how you can introduce them to your field of work.” − Steve Murley, Superintendent - Iowa City Community School District

“Each year, we have our Junior class take part in a mock interview through WLC. Most of them walk into the interview very nervous, but walk out with more confidence in themselves and their abilities. They all agree they were glad to go through this important experience. It gets them closer to being ready for the "real world.” − Lynne Zoulek, 7-12 School Counselor - Regina Junior/Senior High School

6 JONES COUNTY 6 Schools

Anamosa Community School District Midland Community School District Monticello Community School District • Anamosa High School • Midland High School • Monticello High School • Anamosa Middle School • Midland Middle School Jones Regional Education Center – Kirkwood

Business Hosts:

Above and Beyond Home Health Care Innovative Ag Services Monticello Veterinary Clinic ACall Property Care, LLC Iowa State University Extension Pinicon Place - Enlivant Anamosa Dental Associates and Outreach - Jones County Polo Custom Products Anamosa Journal-Eureka Jones County Conservation Dept River Valley Cooperative Anamosa Middle School Jones County Engineers Schneiter Weers Insurance Anamosa Veterinary Clinic Jones County Family Dentistry - Anamosa Sedona Staffing Bodensteiner Implement - Monticello Jones County Sheriff's Office Shannon Elementary Carlson College of Massage Therapy Julin Printing Stone Hollow Dog Training & Boarding Carpenter Elementary Madeline Studios Strawberry Hill Elementary Chappell Machine Co Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative United Way of East Central Iowa - Citizens State Bank - Monticello Midland High School Jones County Volunteer Center DigiFarm VBN Monticello Express Unity Point Health - Jones Regional Eitland Tax & Accounting Service Monticello Family Dentistry Medical Center Hartig Drug - Monticello Monticello Middle School USDA - Jones County Infrastructure Technology Solutions Monticello Regional Airport

Number of Jones County Student Participants:

TOTAL = 707 544 29 124 Jones County student ca- Events – Mock Interviews; Financial Internships Job Shadows reer exploration experiences Literacy Fairs; Speaker Days; Worksite Tours; Target Your Future; Career Fair

“My job shadow experience helped show me how concepts we have learned in school are expressed in the workplace. This job shadow also showed me real-life projects researchers and doctors are attempting to accomplish now, and how they can use that work in real life. This job shadow was very valuable to me because it gave me an idea of some of the skills needed to work in the field of genetics.” − Tristan Weers, Student – Anamosa High School

“Job Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for students to explore and inquire about a variety of potential future career paths. Being able to tour a job site with a highly experienced host further enhances the total experience.” − Barry A. Brown, Pilot - Monticello Aviation

“This experience (mock interviews) was an awesome opportunity for our students to grow in skills and confidence. It was wonderful to see them go in nervous and come out relaxed and confident. Putting students in an uncomfortable setting that is controlled and safe allows them to have so much personal growth. Thanks for setting this up!” − Debra Brokaw, Counselor – Midland High School

7 LINN COUNTY 43 Schools

Alburnett Community School District Center Point-Urbana Community School District Linn County Regional Center – Kirkwood • Alburnett Middle/High School • Center Point-Urbana High School Community College • Center Point-Urbana Middle School Cedar Rapids Community School District Lisbon Community School District • Cedar Rapids Home School Assistance Central City Community School District • Lisbon High School • Iowa BIG • Central City Senior High School • Lisbon Middle School • Jefferson High School • Central City Junior High School Marion Independent School District • Kennedy High School College Community School District • Marion Home School Assistance Program • Metro High School • Prairie Delta Alternative High School • Marion High School • Washington High School • Prairie High School • Vernon Middle School • Franklin Middle School • Prairie Point Middle School and 9th Grade • Harding Middle School Mount Vernon Community School District Academy • McKinley Middle School • Mount Vernon High School • Prairie Creek Intermediate School • Roosevelt Middle School • Mount Vernon Middle School Isaac Newton Christian Academy • Taft Middle School North Linn Community School District • Wilson Middle School Linn-Mar Community School District • North Linn High School Cedar Rapids Metro Catholic Education System • COMPASS Alternative Center • North Linn Middle School • Linn-Mar High School • Xavier High School Springville Community School District • Linn-Mar Home School • Regis Middle School • Springville Secondary School • Holy Family School System Assistance Program • Excelsior Middle School St. Joseph’s Catholic School Cedar Valley Christian • Oak Ridge Middle School

Business Hosts:

Ability Physical Therapy - Marion Chiropractic Clinic of Iowa GoDaddy Inc. Ability Physical Therapy - Mount Vernon Circle Computer Resources, Inc. Goodwill Industries of SE Iowa ADM Plant City of Cedar Rapids - Parks and Recreation Graham Animal Hospital African American Museum of Iowa City of Cedar Rapids - Utilities Grant Elementary Alburnett Community Schools City Of Cedar Rapids -Metropolitan Grant Wood AEA - Cedar Rapids Alburnett Veterinary Service Planning Organization Hands up Communications All Pets-6th St SW City of Cedar Rapids-Utilities Department Harding Middle School All Pets-Edgewood Road City of Hiawatha HBK Engineering -Cedar Rapids Alliant Energy - Cedar Rapids Operating City of Marion Heartland Kennels Altorfer, Inc. Climate Engineers Hiawatha Care Center Anderson Bogert Engineers & Surveyors Coe College Hiawatha Public Library Animal Medical Center College Community School District Hogan - Hansen Accounting Athletico Physical Therapy - Cedar Rapids Collins Aerospace Honkamp Krueger & CO, P.C. Southwest Collins Aerospace Day Academy HR Green, Inc. Bankers Trust Collins Aerospace Flight Operation Hy-Vee - Johnson Avenue Bayer Crop Sciences - Williamsburg Collins Aerospace Rec Center Physical Therapy Hy-Vee - Marion (Formerly Monsanto) Community Free Clinic Hy-Vee - Wilson Avenue Bowman Woods Elementary Cornell College IBEW/NECA - Electricians Training Center Bradley and Riley PC Crop Tech Services Inc Imagine Therapy Solutions Bradley C Parsons OD PC CRST International, Inc. In Tolerance Contract Manufacturing Brian Hall Photographers David Jacoby Indian Creek Elementary School Campaign - US Representative Ashley Hinson de Novo Alternative Marketing Indian Creek Nature Center Capri Cosmetology College-Cedar Rapids Dental Touch Associates Informatics Carlson College of Massage Therapy Diversacare Insight Therapy Group Catherine McAuley Center Don Hummer Trucking Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Dr. David C. Gehring Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control Earl May Nursery and Garden Center Cedar Rapids Educational Leadership Eastern Iowa Airport and Support Center Eastern Iowa Sleep Center Cedar Rapids Fire Department-Station 1 Eastern Iowa Veterinary Specialty Center Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Elite Orthodontics - Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Medical Education Foundation Elite Orthodontics - Marion Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Epiphany Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Family SmileCare Center, PLC Cedar Rapids Police Department FBI Cedar Rapids Public Library Five Rivers Carpenter's Apprenticeship Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Foundation 2 Youth Shelter Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Freund-Vector Corporation Agency-Marion Frey Pet Hospital Cedar Valley Humane Society Fuel Cedar Valley Steel, Inc. Fusion Edge Photography Center Point Family Dentistry Geater Machining & Mfg. Company Center Point-Urbana Middle School General Mills Central Iowa Power Cooperative-CIPCO Gentle Dental Chains Interrupted Geonetric, LLC 8 LINN COUNTY (CONTINUED)

Integrated DNA Technologies Marion Economic Development Corporation Rinderknecht Athletic Center Integrity Custom Homes (MEDCO) Riverside Theatre International Paper, Cedar River Mill Marion Fire Department Ross Veterinary Clinic Iowa Flood Center Marion Police Department RSM Iowa Fluid Power Marriott Cedar Rapids Ruffalo Noel Levitz Iowa PBS Martin Gardner Architecture P.C. Ryan Companies Iowa State University Extension and Mathnasium of Cedar Rapids Schneider Electric Outreach – Benton County McGrath Buick GMA Cadillac Shive-Hattery Inc - Cedar Rapids Iowa State University Extension and McGrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Skogman Realty - Cedar Rapids Outreach - Linn County McGrath Collision Center Skyworks Solutions Inc. IowaWORKS Mediacom Squaw Creek Park Iron Workers Local 89 Megan Lynn Creative St. Matthew School J W Morton & Associates Meier Veterinary Clinic Sylvan Learning Center Jackson Elementary School Mercy Medical Center Taft Middle School John Wollner, MD Mercy/St. Luke's School of Radiologic Technology The Church of Northland Caring Corner Jones Regional Education Center Merit Construction Christian Daycare & Preschool JRS Pharma LP Metal Design Systems Inc. The Gazette Company Junge Automotive Group - Cedar Rapids Midwest Metal Products The Hotel at Kirkwood Center KCRG TV-9 Milestones Adult Day Health Center The Prull Group, Inc. KGAN CBS 2/KFXA FOX 28 Milestones Adult Day Health Center - Marion Theatre Cedar Rapids Kidcreate Studio Milex Complete Auto Care Thompson Truck & Trailer Kirkwood CC - Agricultural Science Miller Family Eyecare Timberline Manufacturing Kirkwood CC - Allied Health MMS Consultants TitanTV, Inc. Kirkwood CC - Arts and Humanities Modern Companies, Inc. Top Shape Gym Kirkwood CC - Athletics Mount Mercy University Toyota Financial Services Kirkwood CC - Career Services Mount Vernon Fire Department Transamerica Kirkwood CC - Center for Healthcare Simulation Mount Vernon High School Trees Forever Kirkwood CC - Continuing Education & Mount Vernon Police Department TrueNorth Companies Training Services MSI Mold Builders TSF Structures Inc. - Cedar Rapids Shop Kirkwood CC - English Department My Chiro Walk-In Adjustments U of I - Radiation Services Kirkwood CC - Hospitality Arts Center National Advanced Driving Simulator U of I - World Languages, Literature and Culture for Excellene New Leader Manufacturing United Fire Group Kirkwood CC - Human Resouces NewBo Co United States Courthouse Kirkwood CC - Industrial Technologies Newell Machinery Company Unity Point Health - St. Luke's Hospital Kirkwood CC - Nursing North Linn Elementary Unity Point Health - St. Luke's Kirkwood Center for Hospitality Arts Novak Elementary School Therapy Plus - Hiawatha Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center Oak Ridge Middle School Unity Point Health - St. Luke's Kluver Chiropractic Orchestra Iowa Therapy Plus - Westdale KZIA 102.9 FM KGYM 1600 P&K Midwest - Mt. Vernon Unity Point Health - St. Luke's La James International College - Cedar Rapids P&N Flight & Charter Therapy Plus- 1st Avenue Legacy Manufacturing Co. Park Towne Animal Hospital Unity Point Health - St. Luke's LimoLink, Inc. Parks & Schmit Orthodontics - CR Therapy Plus- Marion Linn County Attorney Parks & Schmit Orthodontics - Kirkwood Blvd. Unity Point Health - St. Luke's Witwer Linn County Conservation Parks & Schmit Orthodontics - Marion Children's Therapy Center - SW side Linn County Courthouse Pat McGrath Chevyland Unity Point Health - St. Luke's Witwer Linn County Public Health Pawsitive Paws Academy Children's Therapy Center- NE location Linn County REC Performance Therapy – Cedar Rapids Unity Point Health - St. Luke's Work Well Lisbon - Mount Vernon Ambulance Service Petersen Pet Hospital P.C. University of Iowa - Admissions Lisbon High School Phelan's Interiors University of Iowa Health Care Marion Dental Physician's Clinic of Iowa US Army - Cedar Rapids Pierce Elementary School US Bank - Cedar Rapids Downtown Pinicon Place - Enlivant Van Meter Industrial, Inc Pinicon Ridge Park Vernon Middle School Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area Veteran's Administration Medical Center Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #125 Veterans Memorial Commission PMX Industries Veterinary Integrative Performance Services Prairie Creek Veterinary Clinic, PLLC Walgreens - 1st Avenue Prairie Heights Elementary School Washington High School-Cedar Rapids Prairie High School West Plains Engineering, Inc. Prairie Point Wired Production Group Prairie View Elementary School Workplace Learning Connection - Hiawatha Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center World Class Graphics and Displays Price Industrial Electric, Inc Profol Americas Quaker Oats (PepsiCo) Radiology Consultants of Iowa Realtime Writing-- Court Reporting/TV Captioning Red Star Yeast Right at Home, Home Health Care Service

9 Number of Linn County Student Participants:

TOTAL = 9,757 7,512 206 2,039 Linn County student career Mock Interviews; Financial Literacy Fairs; Internships Job Shadows exploration experiences Speaker Days; Worksite Tours; Target Your Future; Career Fair

“I have always struggled with what I want to be until now, debating on medical or law practice. Going to this shadow (Attorney Day), they talked a LOT about the importance of my favorite thing; writing. And that’s what had me hooked. No matter which field I decide to go through with, I know that I will have had these amazing opportunities to find myself and decide my path. I learned things from potential school subjects to take, types of law practiced such as private practice, and the types of court systems. This was all very interesting and I’m thankful to have been granted the opportunity to attend.” – Ella Heder, Student – Jefferson High School

“I fell in love with my internship. It really helped me solidify what I want to do after my secondary education. I was able to shadow nurse practitioners and doctors from various departments in the hospital and find distinctions between different departments. I made many valuable connections, and I even stay in contact with some to this day. They love to teach and are great resources!” – Jonah Albrecht, Student, Linn-Mar High School

“I thoroughly enjoyed my internship experience through WLC and was able to see and do so many things I wouldn’t have been able to otherwise. Working with animals has always been a passion of mine and interning at Ross Veterinary Clinic definitely helped me solidify my future plans to become a Veterinarian. I was fortunate enough to get hired after my internship, so I continue to work in an environment where I see myself later in life.” – Kay Mundy, Student – Marion High School

“Providing internships through Workplace Learning Connection has been a great experience. You get to introduce the future of the workforce to your company and industry. Every time you teach others you have the opportunity to learn and build your own understanding.” – David Clark, P.E. – West Plains Engineering

“This (Mount Vernon Middle School Speaker Day) was such a valuable experience for both me and the students. I was able to share my passion with young people, and they were able to learn about the career opportunities in the creative field that they might not know exist. It was so inspiring to see the kids excited about art and asking thoughtful questions about my career.” – Megan Anderson, Owner – Megan Lynn Creative

“No one does it better than Workplace Learning Connection when it comes to career exploration! From job shadows to resume-worthy internships, WLC works tirelessly to match students with real-world experiences.” – Cara Joens, Admissions & College Coordinator – Xavier High School

10 WASHINGTON COUNTY 9 Schools

Highland Community School District Mid-Prairie Community School District Washington Community School District • Highland High School • Mid-Prairie High School • Washington High School • Highland Middle School • Mid-Prairie Middle School • Washington Middle School Washington Kirkwood Regional Center Washington Regional Alternative Program Business Hosts:

Agriway Partners Federation Bank Premier 1 Supplies Atlas Molded Products Greiner Auto Body Riverside Casino & Golf Resort Auto Body Assistant - Kalona, IA Greiner Buildings Inc Riverside Family Dental Intern Auto Body Assistant - Wellman, IA Halcyon House Schlapkohl Veterinary Services Auto Mechanic Assistant Intern - Kalona, IA Hills Bank and Trust - Coralville Stutsman's Inc. Bazooka Farmstar, Inc. Jet Physical Therapy - Washington Syngenta Bright Futures Chiropractic Jet Physical Therapy - Wellman UP with Kids- United Presbyterian Home C S Auto Body LLC Kalona Auto Service US Air Force - Cedar Rapids Carl A. Nelson & Company Kalona Cooperative Technology Company (KCTC) Wal-Mart Super Store - Washington Catering Intern Kalona Realty Washington County Ambulance CBI Bank & Trust - Kalona Kirkwood CC - Washington County Regional Center Washington County Engineer's Office CityPoint Church LattaHarris LLP - Washington Washington County Hospital and Clinics Civco-Medical Solutions Kalona Lincoln Elementary School - Washington Washington County Magistrate Dental House of Washington McCreedy Ruth Construction, LLC Washington Free Public Library Draftsman Intern Mechanic Intern Washington Police Department Duwa's Quality Walls Inc Middle School Math Student Intern Washington State Bank Eden Salon & Spa Mid-Prairie East Elementary School Washington Veterinary Clinic Emergency Assistant Intern Open Gates Group WEDG Engineer/Business Intern Pharmacy on 8th Wellman Automotive Engineered Building Design Pleasantview Home

Number of Washington County Student Participants:

TOTAL = 1,202 1,041 51 110 Jones County student career Events – Financial Literacy Fairs; Internships Job Shadows exploration experiences Speaker Days; Worksite Tours; Mock Interviews; STEM Institute

“My internship was the best decision I have ever made! It taught me that I would like to go into Cosmetology and has made me more aware of what I need to do to successfully get there. I would recommend an internship to anyone, because it’s an experience worth going for. Even if you don’t want to go into the career after you did the internship at least you tried the job out.” – Reaghan Aggson, Student – Mid-Prairie High School

“With a limited pool of talent to hire from, sponsoring events for students like the tour of the Washington YMCA is to our potential benefit by exposing young people to careers in areas where the company is looking to hire, and getting the company’s name out in front of those potential employees.” – Chris Smith, Vice President of Construction – Carl A. Nelson & Company

“Partnering with WLC has been an incredibly rewarding experience for Washington County Hospital and Clinics (WCHC) and me personally. With a small amount of effort, we’re able to positively affect our youth which will benefit our community for years to come. WCHC began partnering with the Workplace Learning Connection program seven years ago and will continue to support this program as it is a great tool for the youth of today to learn more about how the skills they learn today are applicable to their future employment and the immense career opportunities available to them.” – Amy Vetter, Foundation and Marketing Director - Washington County Hospital and Clinics

“Kirkwood provides students with a convenient place to learn skills that help them find work right after graduation and knowledge that will help them succeed in college.” 11 – Matt Flotteud, Athletic Trainer – Jet Physical Therapy – Washington “Hiawatha Engineering department has had a great experience hosting Workplace Learning Connection interns. It has been a pleasure to meet these students and introduce them to the life of a city engineer. They have always been eager to participate and learn how we tackle our daily tasks. We always receive a nice note from each student at the conclusion of our time together highlighting their experience and thanking us for the time we spent with them. We thank the Workplace Learning Center for providing this opportunity.” – John Bender, PE – Hiawatha City Engineer

FY20 BY THE NUMBERS

TOTAL = 18,683 14,898 481 3,304 Student Career Events Internships Job Shadows Exploration Experiences

WLC TEAM FY20

Back row (left to right): Celia McAfee, Tristan Langdon, Judy Marshall, Rochelle Sowers, Kristy Phillips, Laurie Worden, Sue Neil, Ann Brendes, Cheryl Valenta, Mariann Ryan Front row (left to right): Kate Ahlers, Melissa Kumle-Hammes, Laura Miner, Brittany Slaubaugh, Carole Hebl, Susan Gallo 12 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IMPACTS

“My favorite thing about my internship was learning how to do new things and meeting new people, I enjoyed learning about how the career of finance helps the city. I got to learn many things that will help me in the future, I also sharpened basic skills such as memorization and working efficiently. I really enjoyed working with money and finance. I would like to further my knowledge in finance and working with people." – Camryn Ray, Student – Kennedy High School (Internship with City of Hiawatha)

“One of my favorite things I did during my internship was sitting with the residents and talking to them! At the beginning of my internship I didn’t think I wanted to be a nurse, but by the end I realized that it was something I really wanted to pursue! Right after my internship, I signed up for Kirkwood’s CNA Academy and it has been amazing!” – Kaitlyn Jones, Student – Iowa City High School (Internship with Oaknoll Retirement Residence)

“My favorite part of my internship at National Advanced Driving Simulator was to be able to work with real research data and watch how my code could process raw data from simulators to readable spreadsheets. The internship was a very different learning environment than a high school classroom. Not only was I able to learn a new programming language, I was also able to apply it right away. I learned how to communicate with other people at the workplace, regardless whether I knew them or not, while sharpening critical thinking and problem-solving skills. My internship helped to solidify my future plans as a software engineer, as well as nudged me towards research and data management. This was my first internship experience, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I am very excited for the many future internships I plan to undertake.” 27% – Timothy Cui, Student – Iowa City West High School (Internship with National Advanced Driving Simulator) of interns are offered additional opportunities or employment by their business host post-internship

13 JOB SHADOW GROWTH AND IMPACT Job Shadow Requests Over the Last Five Years

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3,300 +18% 3,200 82% 3,100 of students surveyed 3,051 indicated their job 3,011 3,000 shadow experience 2,950 influenced their 2,930 selection of a 2,900 career field

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2,600 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 Job Shadow Requests Fiscal Year 2016-2020 90% of job shadow students surveyed indicated increased awareness of local career opportunities

“Quality work based learning programs benefit the students, employers and the schools. Through my work in career development and as a parent, I have witnessed the power of work- based learning on developing a student’s career interest and helping them connect to local employers and opportunities for the future.” – Kate Moreland, President of Iowa City Area Development Group

14 CONNECTING STUDENTS WORKPLACE LEARNING TO TOMORROW’S CAREERS CONNECTION Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) connects regional middle and high school students and educators to regional businesses through career awareness, exploration, and work-based learning opportunities!

Connect to Your Future Workforce WLC work-based learning services inform, prepare, and better align local students to local careers! Participating in WLC Career Events, Job Shadows, Internships, and Educator Professional Development provides business partners an opportunity to: • Increase student awareness of career opportunities within your business or industry sector • Meet and get a first look at local talent • Enhance your business's reputation with students, educators, and parents • Contribute to a positive and lasting influence linking classroom learning and success in the workplace

DISCOVER EXPLORE GET AHEAD • See first-hand what a job is • Satisfy your curiosity • Add experience that helps really like about a career you stand out • Get questions answered by • Uncover your likes • Learn what you can do now career professionals and dislikes to jump-start your career • Learn what essential skills, • Save time and money training, and education is needed

CONNECT VENTURE OUT • Meet local professionals • Take your learning beyond and build your network the classroom • Explore regional industries • Have fun while enjoying and career opportunities new experiences

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