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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Buckle up to join first responders for an inside look at a day on the job! Explore careers in police, EMS, and firefighting with Iowa’s finest while connecting to health science standard 4.3.1, and human service standards 1.1.2 and 2.1.2

From D.A.R.E to care - a dive into careers in substance abuse counseling and the services provided

What does it take to educate future leaders? Learn about the exciting field of teaching in career and technical education.

Highlights of getting hired - how to stand out above the rest! Hear from HR professionals as well as explore how to use a resume builder to create your first professional resume. 

 First impressions matter! Discover appropriate workplace attire for a variety of career experiences.

Culinary experts share industry tips & tricks on plating and garnishing while they compete to become winner of ‘Picture Perfect Plate Wars'.

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Do you know how food science is used to increase customer appeal and satisfaction? Learn how Iowa’s food industry is developing appealing food products and bring to life Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources standard CS.01.02.02.b and FCS standard 11.10.6.

Tech, prints, and how it fits - this event gives an insight on how technology is used in the future of fashion design.

Dig into the process of taking food from the farm to your table.

Build your confidence in securing a job by becoming the #1 candidate.

What ethical dilemmas exist in a variety of industries? This session will cover real ethical dilemmas and strategies to professionally handle tough ethical situations. The ethical situations discussed are applicable to all industry areas.

Pastry chefs competed

for audience votes in

a battle for the best cupcakes. This event highlighted keys to running

a successful

business, and the

best business practices.

Hues, tones, and shades, let’s buy! Do you have an eye for design? Connect with interior designers to evaluate the use of elements and principles of design in housing and commercial and residential interiors using family & consumer sciences standard 12.2.1.

Exploring various options when selecting child care. 

Explore careers in education beyond the classroom teacher.

Learn the do’s and don’ts of etiquette in a business dining setting.