10/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2024 15:05
Iowa Workforce Development Communications
Date: October 1, 2024
Contact: Jesse Dougherty
Telephone: 515-725-5487
Email: [email protected]
DES MOINES, IOWA - Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is continuing its efforts to expand Work-based Learning (WBL) in Iowa by showcasing the many ways that Iowa schools and employers are building the workforce pipeline across our state.
The first webinar, which took place Oct. 1, 2024, was entitled "High School Work-based Learning: An Essential Tool to Prepare Students for Careers." (Watch here for link to video coming soon.)
Registration is now open for the series' second webinar, which will focus on apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and industry-recognized credentials.
"This unique series provides an incredible opportunity to increase awareness about the advantages and value in creating a successful work-based learning program in your community," said Beth Townsend, Executive Director of Iowa Workforce Development. "The series will demonstrate different models of work-based learning that fit many different industries and occupations. It will also highlight the benefits of work-based learning in helping build soft skills, creating awareness of opportunities in our own backyard as well as provide additional tools for employers building their current and future workforce. We hope the series will spur creation of new work-based learning programs across Iowa."
Details on the next webinar are below, as well as schedule for the full series.
Full Schedule: IWD Webinar Series on Work-Based Learning
Welcome: Building Iowa's Future Workforce
Additional Webinars (View Full Schedule)