Career exploration days offer a great introduction to specific career fields and allow you to explore a broad scope of careers within that industry, all in one shadow experience.
Job shadow opportunities from Kirkwood can show you how to succeed in these competitive, in-demand roles. You'll learn what it takes to set yourself apart for roles in business accounting, financial services, and management.
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Miron Construction is a leading full-service construction company dedicated to delivering quality projects and innovative solutions. This job shadow experience gives students an inside look at the office careers that keep a major construction company running. Students will spend time with several departments—including Project Management, Virtual Construction, Business Development, IT, Accounting, Document Control, and Communications—to see how each team contributes to Miron’s success. You will see how construction projects are planned and organized using different office tools and software, what teamwork looks like in a professional environment, helpful communication, organization, and technical skills; and different types of office careers that support construction projects. Cap of 4.
Discover all the jobs available within the credit union and get answers to any questions you may have. Explore retail branch positions including teller, loan officer and branch manager; in addition to a career path in web services, IT, legal, learning & development, human resources, marketing, and so much more. Find out as well, how Veridian Credit Union goes the extra mile to make sure employees feel like they belong, and why it is consistently voted a top workplace. Cap of 25. Held virtually on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 from 10-11 am.
The Jacobson Institute presents DesignDash, a one-day, fast paced entrepreneurial startup simulation. Participants work in teams to solve problems they face using entrepreneurial solutions that drive innovation forward. Entrepreneurs and local industry partners are onsite mentors. If you’re interested in problem-solving, developing solutions and starting your own business, this shadow is for you. Full day job shadow, lunch provided. Held on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 from 8:15 am - 3:00 pm.
If you are interested in business and/or starting your own company, join us for this great day. We will attend a One Million Cups meeting where entrepreneurs come together to share their business ideas and get support. You will meet real entrepreneurs and learn the good, the bad, the ugly and how they started their business. It will be a panel Q&A discussion. Knowing the questions and answers helps entrepreneurs be more successful raising money (venture capital), and growing their startups.
Join us at Holmes Murphy for a behind the scenes look at how insurance impacts everyday life and the critical role it plays in protecting people, businesses, and communities. Students will:
This event is a unique opportunity to gain insights into a dynamic industry, ask questions, and envision future career paths - all while connecting with experts who are passionate about helping others. Join us to discover why “There’s No Place Like Holmes!” Cap of 10. Held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Do you dream of opening your own boutique, restaurant or small business? Spend a day behind the scenes with area entrepreneurs to see what it takes to keep a small business up and running! You'll get to witness a few types of business models, tour businesses, and meet with Main Street West Branch entrepreneurs to hear real life experiences and ask questions about owning a small business and e-commerce. Cap of 7.
Come to TrueNorth to learn more about this privately held insurance brokerage firm that offers insurance and financial services. In this job shadow, you will get the opportunity to have a tour and participate in a Q&A with a panel of employees specializing in insurance services, general business, financial analysis, human resources, and business development. You will learn more about the overview of the company, the divisions, services, and the educational career path journeys of the employees. Discover why TrueNorth is continuously rated and recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Iowa. Cap of 20. Held on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 from 9:30 am - 12:45 pm.
Join us for an exciting seminar designed to introduce high school students to the world of real estate. Discover what it takes to succeed as a real estate agent or investor. We will explore the different career paths in the industry to gain valuable insights into residential real estate, commercial real estate, agriculture/land sales, and short term/long term real estate investing. This interactive session offers a behind-the-scenes look at a dynamic field, inspiring future entrepreneurs and professionals in the real estate industry.
Use your creative powers for good! Successful content and design inspires action. Get a positive reaction to a product and - boom! That’s marketing. Chat with a graphic designer, content writer, SEO writer and web developer/designer from Encoura (since 1972, a leading provider of programs connecting students with the resources to succeed). Discover how they use their creative abilities to help you make one of the most important decisions of your lives - where to go to college. Learn how they build successful relationships with donors, who fund hospitals and universities. Bring your curiosity and your questions! This business was formerly Ruffalo Noel Levitz. Held virtually on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
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