Manufacturing isn't what it was years ago. Today's manufacturers offer high-skilled positions with lots of future potential. Manufacturers in Iowa's Creative Corridor will open their doors to help the public understand what's created here in our own backyard. Learn more about what they do, what jobs might be possible for you or someone you know, and be proud of the cool things local employers create.
It is time again to nominate someone from your company for the 2019 All-Stars award. Our goal is to receive a nomination from each business represented on the sector board. Nominations are due by January 29, 2019 and can be submitted using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019ICRAllStar
2019 East Central Iowa Safety & Health Conference February 21, 2019 http://www.kirkwood.edu/safetyconference
Future Ready Career Fair March 28, 2019 10 AM – 1 PM (set up will begin at 9:00 AM) contact ttroester@cr.k12.ia.us for more information
The All Star Luncheon is set for May 23rd from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Join Kirkwood Community College in celebrating the All-Stars of ICR, Iowa City Cedar Rapids region! Featured “all-star” employees will be recognized for demonstrating leadership skills, work accomplishments, and commitment to their careers. Honorees represent 18-35 year-olds in diverse career fields […]
Kirkwood’s Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) has partnered with area high schools to facilitate tours of manufacturers, Oct. 15-19, during the 6th annual Advancing the Future event. The public event, coordinated by area Advanced Manufacturing Sector Board members, is designed to showcase manufacturing advancements and educate participants about the industry’s in-demand occupations. WLC provides career exploration […]
Longtime Cedar Rapids area historian Mark Stoffer Hunter will present highlights of the established and ongoing history of the significant developments in manufacturing that molded and shaped the very core of what Cedar Rapids, Iowa has been and continues to be. Mark's presentation will include a look at: Early pre-railroad endeavors from 1840-1859, including Cedar […]
Advanced Manufacturing Lunch and Learn Event Join us for lunch and learn how and where area manufacturing companies are reaching the next generation of workers through innovative programs. This two-hour event will include a panel discussion and engaging presentations on these programs. Please RSVP online at https://findingnextgeneration.eventbrite.com or call 319-398-1057.
This basic machining class introduces basic manual lathing. You’ll learn and practice lathe operations, tooling, machining principals, and applied mathematics. We’ll strongly emphasize teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving through hands-on experience and practical applications. CIMA-2110-112557 W 6-10pm
Leadership in the workplace requires one to master the delicate balance between leadership and management, both of which are critical to one’s success. Leadership is the series of behaviors that enable one to influence a group to achieve a common vision or goal- key skills for producing change. Whether you are a leader by title […]
