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Every community depends on skilled professionals whose work often goes unnoticed—until they’re needed.  When the power goes out, roads need repairs, crops must be harvested, buildings are constructed, or manufacturing equipment needs maintenance, skilled…

A resume is often your first opportunity to make a strong impression. Before you have the chance to interview, introduce yourself, or demonstrate your skills, your resume tells your story. …

College offers more freedom than high school—but with that freedom comes greater responsibility.  Between classes, homework, exams, work schedules, family commitments, athletics, student organizations, and personal responsibilities, it’s easy for college students…

Thriving rural communities need more than businesses—they need educated workers, strong partnerships, and opportunities that encourage people to live, work, and build their futures close to home.  Community colleges play…

Reading about a skill is one thing. Practicing it is another.  Whether it’s caring for a patient, welding a joint, repairing an engine, piloting an aircraft, analyzing soil samples, or presenting a business proposal,…

The Iowa Lakes Men’s Soccer team is back on the pitch and ready to take on the challenges ahead as they work to live up to the high expectations surrounding…

Career exploration doesn’t begin after high school—it begins while students are still discovering their interests, strengths, and future possibilities.  Career Academies are changing the way Iowa students prepare for life after graduation by…

A college degree can open doors.  But what helps graduates succeed once those doors open?  According to national employer surveys, it’s often the professional skills students develop alongside their technical knowledge that…

“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…

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…

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…

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…