Small Business

Entrepreneurship Panel

Hear from small business owners across the state and learn about the essential components of successful entrepreneurship in Iowa. Topics covered in this event will cover business standards 3.1, 6.1 and 12.3.

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Cupcake Wars,

Iowa Edition

Pastry chefs will compete for audience votes and highlight keys to successful business practices.

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Healthcare Worker Demonstration/Panel

Healthcare professionals will provide a live demonstration on how to properly use PPE and discuss professional experience with techniques to reduce the spread of infectious disease.

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The Importance of Play in Student Learning and Development

Educational Focus on: How Centers Impact Student Learning. Experts

from a daycare and preschool shared how they built centers to engage student learning.

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Agriculture
Career Day

Agriculture industry recruitment professionals will assisted students

with career guidance to identify

skills they can develop now towards future employment.

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Agriculture
NOW

Cutting edge agriculture

development and industry outlooks

for the next 10 years. This panel reviewed the impact of current trends and industry settings at home
and abroad.

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Careers in the

Skilled Trades

The Home Builder’s Association (HBA)  joined the Iowa Intermediary Network to provide an introduction to a few careers in the trades. Careers highlighted: plumbing, HVAC, electrical, residential construction (including Professional Women in Building), and commercial construction.

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Growth Opportunities
Within Iowa Businesses

Learn about opportunities in Iowa that allow for vertical career growth. Students will understand what large organizations in Iowa are looking for in employees and important skills to ensure advancement opportunities.

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Helping Others: Counseling and Mental Health

Panel of professionals working in Teen Centers, Addiction/Recovery Centers share about their careers and how different industry partners work together to support teens.

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Build University

Series

Build University is brought to you by the Iowa Intermediary Network and Iowa Skilled Trades. These panel discussions and virtual on-site work visits will give you an insight into some skilled trades positions.

Areas to be covered: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Operators/Developers, and Lineman

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All panels and virtual worksite visits will be included.