Meet Zahir
A hands-on learning opportunity helped Zahir explore the skilled trades—and ultimately launch his career. After demonstrating his talent and work ethic with Allensworth Heating and Cooling, he turned his work-based learning experience into a full-time position. Read Zahir’s story and see how connecting students with employers can create lasting opportunities.
Teaching Through Service: Karla Lilly
At iJAG, preparing students for the future goes beyond career exploration and employability skills. It’s also about helping young people discover their purpose, connect with their communities, and understand the impact they can make. iJAG Career Education Specialist Karla Lilly is bringing those lessons to life through service.
Work-Based Learning: Iowa’s Competitive Advantage
This is a three-part thought leadership series that advocates and showcases the impact of work-based learning in Iowa.
Iowa’s economic future will not be determined by chance. It will be shaped by the decisions we make today about how we prepare young people for work—and how deeply businesses choose to engage in that preparation.