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Blog: Is College Worth It? Let’s Look at the Numbers
“Is college worth it?” It’s one of the most common—and most important—questions students and parents ask. With rising tuition costs, evolving workforce needs, and more educational pathways available than ever before, it’s reasonable…
Read MoreBlog: Why Career Exploration Starts Earlier Than You Think
Ask a group of high school students what they want to do after graduation, and you’ll likely hear a variety of answers—some confident, some uncertain, and many still exploring their options. That’s perfectly normal. Career exploration…
Read MoreBlog: What Parents Need to Know About Concurrent Enrollment
As a parent, you want your child to graduate from high school with confidence, direction, and opportunities. One of the best ways to help make that happen is through a concurrent…
Read MoreBlog: Construction Technology Student Gains Valuable Experience with Longtime Iowa Lakes Industry Partner
When Blake Thom of Comfrey, Minnesota, accepted an internship with Blue Ribbon Builders in Big Sky, Montana, he knew he would be stepping into a valuable learning experience. What he…
Read MoreBlog: Why More Iowa Students Are Choosing Community College First
For generations, the expectation was simple: graduate from high school and head straight to a four-year university. While that path is still the right choice for many students, it’s no longer the…
Read MoreFrom Campus Broadcasts to the Corner Office: Iowa Lakes Alumna Leads KTIV Television
For Bridget Breen, the path to leading one of the region’s premier television stations began in the studios of Iowa Lakes. Today, Breen serves as Vice President and General Manager…
Read MoreBlog: Why On-the-Job Training Matters: Learning Beyond the Classroom
The classroom is where future diesel technicians build their knowledge. On-the-job training is where that knowledge comes to life. Every Farm Equipment & Diesel Technology student at Iowa Lakes Community…
Read MoreMeet the Aviation Alumni: From Student Pilot to Professional Charter Pilot
After graduating from Iowa Lakes Community College in the summer of 2024, Brett Schouten, an Aviation & Airport Management alumnus, has already launched an exciting career in professional aviation. Today,…
Read MoreMeet the Aviation Alumni: Logan Abrahamson
Logan Abrahamson graduated from Iowa Lakes in 2020 and is now a First Officer with Southwest Airlines. Logan says the Iowa Lakes Aviation & Airport Management program stands out because…
Read MoreMeet the Aviation Alumni: Wyatt Brink
Wyatt Brink completed the Iowa Lakes Aviation & Airport Management program in 2023, earning his Instrument and Commercial ratings. Today, he flies the KC-135 with the 185th Air Refueling Wing…
Read MoreStepping Into the Student Role: Teacher Gains New Perspective Through Iowa Lakes Nursing Externship
Before the first bell rings each fall, teachers spend countless hours preparing classrooms, organizing lesson plans, and getting ready to welcome a new group of students. This summer, however, Spencer…
Read MoreMeet the Aviation Alumni – Levi Rus
For Levi Rus, earning his degree from the Iowa Lakes Aviation & Airport Management program was the beginning of an exciting career in corporate aviation. After graduating in 2023, Levi…
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