The Case for Work-Based Learning and Career Pathways and How to Get Started
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The Case for Work-Based Learning and Career Pathways and How to Get Started
Date:
September 12, 2024
Time:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
Learn from the experts why work-based learning is the place to start with workforce development to attract and retain skilled, young talent from our region. Discover what career pathways and work-based learning is and isn't. Hear from a panel of experts from both industry and education on the 'why' work-based learning is vital to reach and support young talent, the future workforce of DSM. Self-assess your organization's involvement in work-based learning and develop an actionable plan to be able to engage and support our region's early talent.
Hear from the following presenters and panelists throughout the workshop:
Hear from the following presenters and panelists throughout the workshop:
- Joe Collins, Work-Based Learning & Health Science Education Consultant, Iowa Department of Education
- Karen Swanson, Director of Work-Based Learning & Career Advantage, Des Moines Area Community College
- Lexi Shafer, Director of Workforce, Greater Des Moines Partnership
- Linda Fandel, Governor's Liaison for Work-Based Learning, Iowa Workforce Development
- Kimberly Bustamante, Director of Human Resources, Goodwill of Central Iowa
- Kristen McMains, Talent Outreach Specialist, Musco Lighting
- Noelle Nelson, Executive Director, Avenue Scholars
- Teri Vos, Director of Work-Based Learning, Pella Community Schools
