1. Advanced Manufacturing CAREER PATHWAYS MAP Bachelor Degree + Experience Two-Year Degree + Experience Some Postsecondary Education + Experience High School/ GED Human Resources Management, Operations Analysis, Financial Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Technical Competencies, Decision Making Mechanical Competencies, Logistics Management, Time Management, Persuasion, Critical Thinking Read Blueprints, Quality Control Analysis, Equipment Operation and Control, Maintenance and Repair Soft Skills, Background Check, Reading/ Writing, Arithmetic, Equipment Operation, Basic Computers Engineers, Information Technology, Management Tool and Die, Eng Tech, Team Supervisor, Customer Service, Sales Machinist, Maintenance/ Repair, Quality Technician Production, Shipping/ Warehouse, Welders ($10 - $13/ HR)* ($12 - $15/ HR)* ($15 - $20/ HR)* ($20 - $30/ HR)* *Base wage rate not including benefits. **Information required by employers with application includes, work history, GPA, attendance record, and transcripts. For additional Information : Denise Rathman 515-235-0576 drathman@iowaabi.org

2. Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Coordination, Instructing, Mathematics, Time Management, Personnel Management, Logistics Management, Budget Management Commercial Construction CAREER PATHWAYS MAP Installation, Repair, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Time Management Equipment Operation, Equipment Monitoring, Equipment Repair, Geometry/Algebra, Bilingual, Technical Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Communication Skills General Mathematics, Equipment Usage, Installation, Troubleshooting, Active Listening, Technical Reading, Communication Skills Engineers, Project Managers, Managers Journeyman Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians, Masons, Telecommunications Laborers, Equip Ops, Painters, Roofers, Construction & Maintenance Helpers, Entry-Level Trainees (2000 hr limit) ($9-$10/ HR)* ($10-$25/ HR)* ($18-$34/HR)* ($30-$50/ HR)* Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Organization and Interpersonal Skills, Computer Skills including CAD and MS Office Job Site Foreman, Supervisor, Superintendent ($30-$33/HR)* Bachelor Degree and/or exp. or applicable technical certification/degree Successful completion of apprenticeship training program Successful apprenticeship testing and HS/GED, or some postsec. ed., experience High school diploma/ GED (No skills, no training) Journeyman plus experience *Base wage rate not including benefits. **Information required by employers with application includes, work history, GPA, attendance record, and transcripts. For additional Information : Sue Gibbons, 515-286-4996 sgibbons@desmoinesmetro.com

3. Fi nancial Services CAREER PATHWAYS MAP Experience required Graduate Deg, Certificates Bachelor Degree and/or experience Associate Degree— Bachelor Deg Preferred Associate Degree or Equivalent Exp. GED/ HS Diploma Finance, Systems Evaluation, Negotiation, Complex Negotiation and Problem Solving, Persuasion, Conflict Management, Senior Level Management Skills Trend Analysis, Projections, Leadership Skills, Organizational Skills, Project Management, Interrelationships between/among data, Communication skills across teams Basic Management Skills, Communication Skills within Teams, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Accounting, Basic Comparisons of Data Written and Verbal Skills, Organizational Skills, Documentation for Compliance Purposes MS Office, Keyboarding, 10-Key, Customer Service, Communication, Multi-tasking Revised – September 2008 ($21,000-$37,500) ($18,000-$23,000) ($43,600-$66,500) ($58,000-$104,000) ($30,000-$49,900) Starting base salary ranges are listed and do not include benefits; experience and education requirements are minimums. For additional Information : Cassandra Halls 515-473-4980 c.halls@2ttop.com

4. Financial Services JOB TITLES WITHIN EACH LEVEL Job Level FinancialRetail BankingInsurance 1Customer Service Rep, Processor/ Operations, Mailroom/ Imaging, Administrative Assistant, Accounting Clerk Teller, Head Teller, Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Rep, Loan Administration Rep Admin Support/Secretary, Insurance Clerk, Service Rep, Claims or Insurance Processor, Training Coordinator, Underwriting Tech 2 Collections, Telesales, Senior Administrative Assistant Personal Banker, Credit Analyst, Loan Processor, Trust Administrator QA Analyst, Sr Claims Rep, Lead Processor, Sr Service Rep, Training Instructor, Lead Service Rep, Insurance Trainer 3 QA, Team Lead/ Sup, Trainer, Business Analyst, Compliance, Tech Writer, Account Analyst, Accountant, Risk Analyst, Underwriter, Six Sigma Black Belt, Executive Admin Asst Assistant Branch Manager, Business Banker, Loan Officer, Mortgage Banker Business Analyst, QA Sr Analyst, Claims Specialist, Master Claims Rep, Service Center Supervisor, Sr Training Supervisor, Underwriter 4 Manager, Project Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt Branch Manager, Credit Analyst, Auditor, Credit Officer, Human Resources, Trust Officer, Business Line Manager Consultants (all functional areas), Underwriting Specialist, Claims Mgr, Training Mgr, Underwriting Mgr, Service Center Mgr 5 Function Leader-Department Heads Market President, Trust OfficerDirector (all functional areas), Claims Director, Perf Improvement/Training Director, Underwriting Director, Service Center Director

5. Financial Services KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Job Level FinancialRetail BankingInsuranceSummary 1 Use of PC Detail orientation Communication Customer service Multi-tasking Use of PC Customer Service Communication Typing Multi-tasking Use of PC Customer Service Communication Detail oriented Multi-Tasking Use of PC Customer Service Communication Detail oriented Multi-tasking 2 Negotiation skills Sales techniques Planning/organizing Customer service Written and verbal Communication Org skills Documentation Communication Analytical skills Problem solving Investigative skills Customer service Written and verbal Communication Org skills Documentation 3 Problem solving Analytical skills Written/ verbal Technical skills Initiative Business Analysis Project mgmt Communication Problem solving Business analysis Supervisory skills Initiative Communication Problem solving Analytical skills Communication skills Problem-solving 4 Autonomy Coordination Problem solving Negotiation Conflict resolution Analytical skills Communication skills Trend analysis Accounting Leadership skills Project mgmt tools and methodologies Organizational skills Analytical skills Communication skills Leadership skills Organizational skills 5 Strategic thinking Collaboration Leadership skills Robust functional knowledge Negotiation Problem solving Strategic thinking Conflict resolution Project Mgmt skills Organizing & plng Conflict mgmt Strategic thinking Problem solving Negotiation Conflict resolution Project mgmt Strategic thinking

6. IT CAREER WEB Technical Education and Experience / Competency Self Manage / Little Business Knowledge & Exp. Responsible for Results/Some Business Knowledge & Exp. P&L Responsibility Heavy Business Knowledge & Exp. Relationship Mgmt Lead and/or influence Outcomes HS Diploma/GED, 2-Year, 4-Year degree, Technical Education, Certification (PMP, MS), competency and experience. 4a (65K-95K) 4b 2a ((50K-75K) QA Analyst Programmer Analyst BA Software Developer Web Designer 2 QA Lead Infrastructure (Systems Programmer, Network Analyst) Database Administrator Technical Engineer (Exchange, SQL) Database Modeler Security Analyst Applications Engineer 6 – Executive Manager, CIO, CTO, CSO 1a PC/Application PC Technician QA Tester IT Generalist 1 Network Administrator Programmer 3a Project Controller 3b (70K-100K) Project/Program Manager BA Lead Enterprise Architect Senior Manager Technical Project Manager Security Architect 2b Senior Developer Systems Analyst Technical Team Leader QA Manager 5 (75K-150K) (95K and up) (25K-45K) (50K-90K) (60K-90K) (70K-91K) (70K-95K) (80K-115K) For additional Information : Sue Gibbons, 515-286-4996 sgibbons@desmoinesmetro.com