Educators
Teaching for the Workforce: Connecting Careers to the Classroom
STORY COUNTY
DATES: June 10 & 11, 2024
TIME: 8:00am - 4:00pm
WHERE: Various locations around Story County
REGISTER: Secure your spot today! Register online, or email Jill Hoeck at jmhoeck@dmacc.edu.
This interactive 2-day conference allows K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators to connect to local business to better understand the regional economy, and workforce needs through tours and professional panels. Each day includes tours and panels with regional companies, as well as hands-on experiences and engaging discussions with education and industry experts on how to help our students be more “future ready.” Educators will also take away practical tools and strategies for implementing career awareness, exploration, and workplace learning activities in their classrooms. Upon completion, educators will receive one license renewal credit through Heartland AEA, if desired.
Teaching for the Workforce: Story County Conference Fees
Course Only = FREE
Course + One License Renewal Credit = $35
If you desire license renewal credit from Heartland AEA, please pay and register here.
DSM METRO
DATES: June 17 & 18, 2024
TIME: 8:00am - 4:00pm
WHERE: Greater Des Moines Partnership and various downtown DSM businesses
REGISTER: Secure your spot today! Register online
The Greater Des Moines Partnership and DMACC Work Based Learning are delighted to partner for a unique professional development learning experience for secondary educators in and around the Des Moines Metro region. This interactive two-day course allows educators, counselors, and administrators to connect to local business to better understand workforce needs. Please only register if you are able to attend the full two-days. Upon completion, educators will receive one license renewal credit, if desired.
Teaching for the Workforce: Story County Conference Fees
Course Only = FREE
Course + One License Renewal Credit = $35
If license renewal credit is desired, please also register for the course through the Heartland AEA: : HL - Teaching for the Workforce: Connecting Careers to the Classroom (DSM Metro)
For any questions please contact Whitney Riggs @ wlriggs@dmacc.edu.
Classroom Opportunities
The DMACC Work-Based Learning team can help coordinate classroom opportunities. All requests are dependent upon our availability, but we will do our best to accommodate, and make connections with business and industry partners!
- Business and Industry Guest Speakers
- Business and Industry Tours
- Mock Interview Sessions
If you'd like to discuss partnering on classroom activities, please email wbl@dmacc.edu.
Teacher Externships
How many times have you heard a student ask, “When will I ever use this?”
During the summer, educators have a chance to work side-by-side with knowledgeable and skilled industry employees who help bring the classroom curriculum to life. Teacher Externships provide educators with the exposure to answer questions about real-world application, prepare students for careers, and improve educational experiences.
Apply for a Teacher Externship through Iowa STEM.