Jenna Frields, of Emmetsburg High School, Experiencing a Healthcare Apprenticeship Program
Work-Based Learning

Preparing for a Successful Career in Healthcare

Read more from Jenna Frields, of Emmetsburg High School, about her experience as the first to complete the Palo Alto Country Health System’s CNA apprenticeship program.

About Work-Based Learning

Building a New Generation of Workers

Work-based learning opportunities introduce young Iowans to the possibilities that await them in a dynamic economy, and the various paths they can take to find a successful career in the workforce.

Young Adults Undergoing On-The-Job Training

3,450

Number of Iowa Employers Across the State Who Completed the Survey 

75%

Share of Iowa Businesses That Ranked Improving Students' Employability Skills As Their No. 1 Need

1,013

Iowa Businesses That Currently Do Not Participate in Work-Based Learning But Are Interested