Iowa Central Career Connections
Iowa Central Career Connections is a work-based learning program designed to help prepare students to be successful as they transition into the workforce by connecting them to local businesses to explore an assortment of fulfilling career options through work-based learning. Iowa Central Career Connections partners with educators and businesses to help create a positive and lasting impression on our future workforce by helping them attain the appropriate skills and knowledge of careers in their interest so they can be better prepared for life after high school and make better post-secondary decisions.
Contact Megan Kruse at kruse@parkcitiesflowermarket.net or 515-574-1076
North Central Regional Center
The North Central Regional Center partners with Iowa Central Career Connections to provide work-based learning opportunities for the students that attend the academy. Students attending the Career Academy are exposed to job shadows, interactive speakers, mock interviews, and worksite tours. Students also have the opportunity to receive national credentialing where available and applicable, such as the National Career Readiness Certificate. (NCRC).
Contact Colleen Bartlett at bartlett@parkcitiesflowermarket.net or 515-574-1974
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Intermediary Network
By partnering with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Iowa Central Career Connections is able to assist high school students who have disabilities and/or who receive education services under an Individual Education Plan or 504 Plan. Iowa Central Career Connections works with students to improve 21st century skills by providing work-based learning experiences.
Contact MaKenzie Hawley at hawley@parkcitiesflowermarket.net or 515-574-1910
Diversity is important to me. For people to learn and grow, there must be diversity in the workplace, schools, and sports. That is another reason I wanted to go to Iowa Central; there are so many people here from across the world, all with different backgrounds and life experiences. I saw Iowa Central as an opportunity not only to grow in both academics and in athletics, but also to become a stronger person.
