1. Iowa Intermediary Network Connecting business and education through high-quality, age-appropriate, work-based learning opportunities

2. Introduction IA Intermediary Co-Chairs: Erin Swancutt Laurie Worden Dept. of Education Kelli Diemer Iowa Intermediary Network Website

3. Intermediary? What are they? Connect students to career opportunities which allow them to make informed educational and career decisions We are the connector between school and business.

4. About the Grant  Iowa Department of Education appropriated $1.45 million for the development and implementation of the statewide network comprised of 15 regional work-based learning intermediary networks.  Preparing and connecting students through work- based learning activities to students

5. Purpose for the Grant Better prepare students to make informed education and career decisions. Provide communication and coordination in order to build and sustain relationships between employers and local youth, the education systems, and the community at large. Provide a one-stop contact point Facilitate the attainment of portable credentials of value to employers such as the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), where appropriate. Develop work-based learning capacity with employers Provide core service programming

6. Core Services Being Provided Work Site Tours Interactive Guest Speakers Job Shadows Internships

7. Targeted Industries Advanced Manufacturing Information Technology Biosciences STEM * Residential and Commercial Construction* Other pathways identified for specific regions * Mentioned in the legislation and are of special focus

8. Convene Interested educational partners in our region. o Community colleges, school districts, employers, public & private community & government organizations Connect Measure Sustain What is being done already? Can you partner for ONE common goal? State-wide colleagues National Intermediary Network What are your outcomes? How are you going to track these? What are your goals and who is doing what? School funding, leverage state funds for local/regional match, in-kind support, Communicate and collaborate Maintain relationships Steps We Operate Under

9. Measure: Deliverables Statewide Work-Based Learning Intermediary Network Fiscal Year 2015 Report  Add photo

10. Measure: Self and Community Awareness Outcome (CVCC/WLC Results 2014-2015)Results by Program Impacted Choices of HS Coursework77%-76% Influenced selection of career field66%-65% Increased awareness of career opportunities in their community and region 83%-88% Positively influenced their decision to live and/or work in the region 61%-69% Experience helped make decisions related to continued education/college major 70%-73%

11. Advisory Boards: Purpose  Help strengthen relationships with businesses and education continuing to prepare students for the workforce while making informed decisions  Bring knowledge of training needs, worker competencies, resources, and other insights that would be valuable assets to the program

12. Intermediary Advisory Board: Roles Advice Regarding:  Direction of work  Demands of employers or schools  Professional Development  Student placement  Key contacts  Projects or activity ideas  Potential roadblock Recommendations:  How to improve our service and delivery  Reaching out to businesses and students  Spreading the word about intermediary work in the region Assist with:  Strategic Planning  Participating in activities if/when asked upon availability  Evaluate the effectiveness of the program

13. Contact Information Region/Community College/Intermediary NameIntermediary ContactContact EmailIntermediary Contact/Phone 1 Northeast Iowa CC Northeast Iowa Career Learning Link Gena Gesing Julie Anderson gesingg@nicc.edu andersonju@nicc.edu 800-728-2256 x452 800-728-2256 x368 2 North Iowa Area CC NIACC Career Connections Mary Schultz Annette Greenwood schulmar@niacc.edu greenann@niacc.edu 641-422-4073 641-422-4077 3 Iowa Lakes CC Connect @Iowa Lakes Molly Batesmbates@iowalakes.edu712-362-0441 4 Northwest Iowa CC NCC Workplace Learning Connection Pat Wachtel Dr. John Hartog pwachtel@nwicc.edu jhartog@nwicc.edu 712-324-5061 x 156 712-324-5061 x 309 5 Iowa Central CC IC Career Connections Samantha Pingel Colleen Bartlett pingel@iowacentral.edu bartlett@iowacentral.edu 515-574-1076 515-574-1974 6 Iowa Valley CC District Iowa Valley Intermediary Program Molly Hippen Terri Hungerford molly.hippen@iavalley.edu terri.hungerford@iavalley.edu 641-648-8511 641-844-5627 7 Hawkeye CC Cedar Valley West Cedar Valley Career Connections Stacy Ascher Kelly Kobliska Erin Swancutt** cvwascoordinator@gmail.com kelly.kobliska@hawkeyecollege.edu erin.swancutt@hawkeyecollege.edu 319-239-2864 319-296-2320 x1024 319-296-2320 x2022 9 Eastern Iowa CC District Quad Cities Career Connections Daniel Marvin Megan Hasselroth Kathy Pezley dcmarvin@eicc.edu mhasselroth@eicc.edu kpezley@eicc.edu 563-336-3325 563-336-3477 10 Kirkwood CC Workplace Learning Connection Laurie Worden**laurie.worden@kirkwood.edu319-398-4826 11 Des Moines Area CC Career Discovery Network Amy Steenhoek absteenhoek@dmacc.edu 515-965-7117 12 Western Iowa Tech CC WIN Matt Thomsenmatt.thomsen@witcc.edu515-274-6400 x4207 13 Iowa Western CC Southwest Iowa Workplace Connection Natalie Harrisnharris@iwcc.edu712-325-3734 14 Southwestern CC Southwestern’s Workplace Learning Network Ann Schlapia Rachel Ramaeker schlapia@swcciowa.edu ramaeker@swcciowa.edu 641-782-1573 641-782-1307 15 Indian Hills CC Get Connected! LuAnn Eakins Karen Swanson Nathan Miller luann.eakins@indianhills.edu karen.swanson@indianhills.edu nathan.miller@indianhills.edu 641-683-5202 641-683-5277 641-683-5309 16 Southeastern CC The Link Leanne Krogmeierlkrogmeier@scciowa.edu319-208-5053