Educators - Opportunities & 鈥婨xternships鈥�
Teaching for the Workforce: Connecting Careers to the Classroom
Story County
Dates: June 8 & 9, 2026
罢颈尘别鈥�: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Various locations around Story County
Register: Secure your spot today! or email Jill Webb at jmwebb8@dmacc.edu鈥�.
This interactive 2-day conference allows K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators to connect to local business to better understand the regional economy, and workforce needs through tours and professional panels. Each day includes tours and panels with regional companies, as well as hands-on experiences and engaging discussions with education and industry experts on how to help our students be more 鈥渇uture ready.鈥� Educators will also take away practical tools and strategies for implementing career awareness, exploration, and workplace learning activities in their classrooms. Upon completion, educators will receive one license renewal credit through Heartland AEA, if desired.鈥� *Please note, attendees are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from business locations.
Teaching for the Workforce: Story County Conference Fees
Course Only = FREE
Course + One License Renewal Credit = $50
鈥婭f you desire license renewal credit from Heartland AEA, please .
Course Name: HL - Teaching for the Workforce: Connecting Careers to the Classroom (Story County)
For any questions, please contact Jill Webb at jmwebb8@dmacc.edu
DSM Metro
Dates: June 24 & 25, 2026
罢颈尘别鈥�: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Iowa Association of Business and Industry & various businesses around the Des Moines metro
Register: Secure your spot today! , or email Renee Gillis-Arnold at rgillisarnold@dmacc.edu
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and 鉴黄师app Work Based Learning are delighted to partner for a unique professional development learning experience for secondary educators in and around the Des Moines Metro region. This interactive two-day course allows educators, counselors, and administrators to connect to local business to better understand workforce needs. Please only register if you are able to attend the full two-days. Upon completion, educators will receive one license renewal credit, if desired.
Teaching for the Workforce: DSM Metro Conference Fees
Course Only = FREE
Course + One License Renewal Credit = $50
鈥婭f you desire license renewal credit from Heartland AEA, please .
Course Name: HL - Teaching for the Workforce: Connecting Careers to the Classroom (DSM Metro)
For any questions, please contact Renee Gillis-Arnold at rgillisarnold@dmacc.edu
Classroom Opportunities
The 鉴黄师app Work-Based Learning team can help coordinate classroom opportunities. All requests are dependent upon our availability, but we will do our best to accommodate, and make connections with business and industry partners!
- Business and Industry Guest Speakers
- Business and Industry Tours
- Mock Interview Sessions鈥嬧�� 鈥�
If you'd like to discuss partnering on classroom activities, please 鈥嬧�媏mail wbl@dmacc.edu鈥�.
鈥嬧�婽eacher Externships
How many times have you heard a student ask, 鈥淲hen will I ever use this?鈥�
During the summer, educators have a chance to work side-by-side with knowledgeable and skilled industry employees who help bring the classroom curriculum to life. Teacher Externships provide educators with the exposure to answer questions about real-world application, prepare students for careers, and improve educational experiences.
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