New Webinar Series to Help Expand Work-Based Learning Across Iowa

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Iowa Workforce Development Communications
Date: October 1, 2024
Contact: Jesse Dougherty
Telephone: 515-725-5487
Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and the Iowa Department of Education (DOE) are continuing their efforts to expand Work-based Learning (WBL) by showcasing the many ways that Iowa schools and employers are building the workforce pipeline across our state.

Registration is now open for the series, which will focus on everything from building programs, utilizing apprenticeships, building relationships with businesses, and much more. The full schedule includes several webinars that are scheduled through Spring 2025.

β€œThis 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. β€œThe 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, as well as schedule for the full series, are now available.

More Information: Work-Based Learning Webinar Series