Webinar on Construction and Advanced Manufacturing Careers
Summary
The Iowa Workforce Development is hosting a webinar series on February 10, 2026, to highlight career opportunities in construction and advanced manufacturing. The webinar will focus on student-learner programs and showcase collaborations between employers and school districts.
What changed
The Iowa Workforce Development is hosting a webinar on February 10, 2026, focusing on student-learner programs designed to prepare individuals for careers in the construction and advanced manufacturing sectors. The session will feature discussions on the components of these programs, available resources, and real-world examples of employer and school district partnerships.
This event is intended to inform employers and educational institutions about work-based learning opportunities. Attendees will learn about the structure of student-learner programs and how to implement them, with a specific focus on high-demand industries. Registration details for the webinar are provided.
What to do next
- Register for the webinar on student-learner programs for construction and advanced manufacturing careers.
- Review resources and examples of employer-school district partnerships in work-based learning.
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Work-Based Learning Webinar Series Resumes Tomorrow to Highlight Construction and Advanced Manufacturing Careers
Monday, February 9, 2026
Why open a door when you can build one! The next webinar in Iowa's work-based learning series will spotlight the programs that are building careers in construction and advanced manufacturing. The February 10, 2026, webinar will showcase student-learner programs that are focused on these high-demand industries, and feature real-world examples of how employers and school districts are working together.
February 10, 2026
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 and resources that can help you get started.
Agenda
- Welcome and Introduction
- Kathy Leggett, Iowa Workforce Development
- Brief Healthcare Labor Market Overview
- Kathy Leggett, Iowa Workforce Development
- What is a Student Learner Program
- Jodie Smith, Iowa Department of Education
- Heavy Metal Summer Experience Camp
- Jennifer Stanwick, Director of Learning and Development, Thompson Solutions Inc.
- Advanced Manufacturing Youth Internship Pilot Program
- Kate Bowmaster, Workforce Director, Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce
- Justin Boliver, Marshalltown High School Principal
- CTE/Student Learner/WBL Agreement Parent Permission Form Overview
- Kathy Leggett, Iowa Workforce Development
- Questions and Closing
- Kathy Leggett, Iowa Workforce Development
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