Help Available to Students Seeking Non-Traditional Careers

HELP AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS SEEKING NON-TRADITIONAL CAREERS

Iowa Lakes Community College has received word they will be able to help young students interested in pursuing careers that are considered ‘non-traditional.’

The Iowa Department of Education has approved a plan submitted by Iowa Lakes to implement a Carl D. Perkins Incentive Grant focused on increasing recruitment and retention of students pursuing non-traditional career paths during the spring 2006 term.

Kari Hampe, Secondary Programs Director, will partner with high school guidance counselors to identify and encourage 9th and 10th grade students to investigate gender non-traditional careers during Showcase Events which will be piloted on the Emmetsburg, Estherville and Spencer campuses. Grant funds will support materials for hands-on activities for a morning event on the Emmetsburg campus as well as evening events in Estherville and Spencer. The Estherville and Spencer events will also feature parent activities and a student panel discussion.

The recruitment plan includes inviting potential students (gender non-traditional) who have expressed an interest in attending Iowa Lakes.