Types of careers in this pathway include: engineers, architects, construction roles, computer software developers, CAD drafters, diesel mechanics, transportation careers, scientists and more!
Explore the opportunities listed below, when you find the career exploration event you'd like to attend, write down its name so it is handy when you fill out your application.
Discover the career of an air traffic controller and learn about the movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. You’ll also take a deeper dive in understanding how air traffic controllers authorize, regulate and control flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety. Held virtually on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Discover the career of an air traffic controller and learn about the movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. You’ll also take a deeper dive in understanding how air traffic controllers authorize, regulate and control flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety. Cap of 20.
Understand the process in place, whereby all of the automation, robots, etc. are designed, engineered, built, installed, and programmed by ORBIS employees. Held Dec. 10, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Cap of 8.
Learn about careers in Biomedical Engineering from current students, residents, faculty, and staff at the University of Iowa. Visit different labs and learn about the different kinds of research being done in the biomedical engineering field.
Do you enjoy solving problems, servicing customers, and working with fellow employee-owners? Explore the growing fields of supply chain and warehouse logistics while learning how Van Meter’s culture and employee-owner experience makes it a fun place to work! Join the team for a tour of the facility and meet with operations and automations staff to learn about a variety of careers such as project management, distribution center team member, traveling construction coordinator, engineering, sales, marketing, and finance. Held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cap of 20.
Explore the many careers in the construction industry, from construction management to skilled trades with Mortenson. This job shadow will guide you through the construction process from start to finish. Visit an active construction site and speak to professionals about their careers and how they got there. Identify career interests and outline career pathways. Held late spring.
If you are interested in any construction area from inception of design to final construction period, including pricing, project management, resource planning, management, coordination, and scheduling then you don’t want to miss this day. You also will have the opportunity to speak with skilled trades professionals about their careers and help identify career interests and outline career pathways. Held late winter/early spring. Cap of 5.
Are you interested in solving challenging engineering problems and creating unique exterior cladding solutions for companies like Kia Motors, Honda, Top Golf, Porsche Motors as well as local institutions like Kirkwood Community College or the University of Iowa? Explore a career in the exterior cladding industry. See firsthand how Engineering, CAD Design, and CNC Programming come together to create custom building facades around the county. See world-class performance firsthand from a local cladding manufacturer. Held in the spring. Cap of 15.
Explore careers in mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering. This is a great job shadow whether you have a general interest in engineering or you have a specific career in mind.
Explore a variety of engineering careers including civil engineering, environmental engineering and environmental sciences (geology, hydrogeology and hydrology), GIS, transportation planning, community and regional planning, transportation engineering, water/wastewater engineering and flood protection. Held in February 2025.
Learn how three million pounds of force is used with high-technology computers and sensors to melt, and then mold plastic components with scientific molding. Held Nov, 22, 2024 from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cap of 4.
If you are interested in the following careers this job shadow is for you: electrician, plumber, pipefitter, refrigeration technician, carpenter, ironworker, operator, sheet metal worker, insulator, roofer, bricklayer, painter, glazier, millwright, and general laborer. You will also learn about building trades apprenticeships - tuition-free, earn while-you-learn training programs. Held in Spring 2025. Full day job shadow, lunch provided. Cap of 30.
Explore the available STEM careers in the agriculture sector. If you know you’re interested in agriculture but you just want to know what opportunities are available, then this is the perfect job shadow for you. Learn more about becoming an agricultural or environmental engineer, agronomist, and a specialist in livestock. Hosted in April or early May 2025. Cap of 10.
Do you enjoy being outdoors and helping others in your community? If the answer is yes, then this day is for you! Participants will learn more about the many vital, high paying jobs in the energy and utility industry. Careers such as line mechanic, meter technician, electrical engineer, and natural gas mechanic will be discussed. Equipment and tools used in the industry will be available to give participants the opportunity to “try their hand” at performing basic line worker tasks. Held on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.. Cap of 25.
Would you like to have the best office view in the state? Are you looking to travel and reach your financial goals within the tower and wireless industry? Then look no further and climb to the top of your career with Viking Maintenance. If you have experience or interest in construction, roofing, scaffolding, landscape, or being a farm hand, this job shadow is for you! Led by our CEO and VP of Procurement, you will receive hands-on experience with an opportunity of doing a short climb in our climate-controlled training facility. Careers such as tower technician, field supervisor, construction manager, and project manager will be discussed. Held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cap of 6.
Students with an interest in truck driving, or being a maintenance technician can visit our terminal in Homestead, IA. Discussions with mechanics, shop foreman, and safety professionals will be included along with a tour of the facility as well as time to explore the inside cab of a truck and trailer. Held in the Spring 2025. Cap of 10.
Are you looking for a career where you can be out and about, not tied to an office? Do you like to be hands-on? Are you looking for a career where you can gain on the job training? Discover what it means to have a career as a heavy equipment mechanic, a fabricator (welder), a drilling service provider (for water wells) and a pump service provider. Observe a drill rig and a pump rig in action. Plus, learn about wells, aquifers and the importance of groundwater preservation. This is a full-day experience from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., multiple job sites may be visited as part of the shadow.
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