Deuxième série de webinaires sur l'apprentissage en milieu de travail (WBL) axée sur de nouveaux sujets et mettant en lumière les possibilités offertes par la main-d'œuvre de l'Iowa
Le nouveau calendrier s'appuiera sur le succès de la série initiale pour attirer davantage d'Iowans dans le giron des programmes WBL
DES MOINES, IOWA – L'Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) et le Département de l'Éducation de l'Iowa (DOE) intensifient leurs efforts pour développer l'apprentissage en milieu de travail (WBL) en lançant une nouvelle série de webinaires au cours des prochains mois. Ce nouveau programme s'appuie sur le succès d'une première série de WBL l'automne dernier et présente certains des programmes et approches les plus éprouvés en matière de WBL dans les secteurs les plus en demande de l'Iowa.
Les employeurs et les éducateurs sont fortement encouragés à s'inscrire à la série, ce qui les aidera dans leurs efforts pour explorer et, à terme, s'associer à des programmes WBL significatifs.
Nouvelle série de webinaires WBL (se poursuit le 16 septembre 2025)
Éléments de la liste pour WBL Series
Iowans interested in the series can view recordings of previous webinars or register for future webinars using the links below.
Work-Based Learning Webinar: Launching a High School IT Community Help Desk January 27, 2026 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register for the Webinar (Zoom)
Join Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education for a new webinar to discover how work-based learning (WBL) can make a real impact in the lives of both students and older Iowans. This January 27, 2026, webinar will showcase how to create a High School IT Community Help Desk to assist residents of senior living facilities with everyday tech tasks - such as attaching a photo to an email and installing a solitaire app without ads - while helping students develop technical and customer service skills that support their long-term success.
The webinar will feature the partnership between NewAldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls and the Waterloo Career Center and provide a firsthand look at how how employers and schools can collaborate to offer this opportunity locally.
Linda Fandel, Work-Based Learning Liaison, Iowa Workforce Development
Why and How Waterloo Career Center Launched a Community Help Desk and the Results:
Kyle Kuhlers, Computer Programming and Cyber Security Instructor and Coach, Waterloo Career Center and Hawkeye Community College, 2025-26 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow
Why NewAldaya Lifescapes Became a Partner, How Much Work Was Involved and How Residents Benefited:
Kirstin Lunn, Recreational Therapist, NewAldaya Lifescapes, Cedar Falls
How WesleyLife/Halcyon House Created a Paid High School IT Community Help Desk Model and Why It Is Working:
Becky Carter, Director of Wellness, Halcyon House, Washington
How High Schools Can Award Work-Based Learning Credit for a Help Desk Partnership:
Jodie Smith, Education Program Consultant-Work Based Learning and Industry Recognized Credentials, Iowa Department of Education
Final Remarks:
Jodie Smith
Preparing Student-Learners for Construction and Advanced Manufacturing Careers 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register for the Webinar (Zoom)
A student-learner program is a type of work-based learning experience with the potential to train 16- and 17-year-olds for careers in industries like construction and advanced manufacturing. Learn about the components that comprise a student-learner program.
More information on this webinar will be released in the weeks ahead.
Incorporating Industry-Recognized Credentials into Work-Based Learning 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register for the Webinar (Zoom)
Work-based learning provides opportunities for high schools and community colleges to integrate industry-recognized credentials (IRCs) into courses and programs. Learn about which types of work-based learning are best suited for alignment with IRCs and how to integrate these credentials into existing and new work-based learning programs.
More information on this webinar will be released in the weeks ahead.
En savoir plus sur l'apprentissage en milieu de travail
Iowa Workforce Development et ses partenaires s'engagent à renforcer la capacité des entreprises et des écoles à soutenir des programmes d'apprentissage en milieu de travail (WBL) performants. Vous trouverez plus de ressources ci-dessous.
L'IWD sert de point de connexion clé pour les employeurs qui souhaitent obtenir de l'aide pour créer et maintenir des programmes WBL réussis qui construisent le pipeline de main-d'œuvre.
