About Us
Iowa Lakes Community College hosts the Intermediary Regional Network. The primary function of the Network is to strengthen the relationships between education and industry by:
- facilitating work-based learning experiences — such as job shadowing, internships, and worksite tours — for high school students, faculty, and staff
- leading and coordinating professional development opportunities — particularly those focusing on career readiness, career exploration, career interest alignment, decision-making skills, and core curriculum plans — for high school faculty and staff
- educating students about various careers, professions, and skills through “Career Ticket” sessions
- providing a virtual “one-stop”contact website that provides information about careers, workplace learning opportunities, skill needs, industry credentialing, salary and wage data, career pathways, and secondary programming, including programs of study
- facilitating “needs alignment” workshops between education and industry in order to maximize career readiness
- leading “Big Picture” initiatives and discussions among community leaders in an effort to enhance regional economic development and to strengthen the ability of rural communities to compete in a global environment
- facilitating regional advisory council meetings and activities
At the end of each year, the college will report outcome data, which will include:
- Number of Secondary Districts and Schools in Region
- Number of Secondary Districts and Schools Served in Region
- Number of Secondary Students in Region
- Number and Demographics of Secondary Students Served in Region
- Number and Types of Workplace Learning Experiences in Region, Categorized by Workplace Learning Activity, Career Cluster, and Targeted Industries
- Number of Internships in Region, Categorized by Paid and Unpaid
- Number and Specific Roles of Employers Actively Involved in Partnerships in Region
- Number of Secondary Teachers and Counselors Involved in Teachers-in-the-Workplace Experiences in Region
