IowaWORKS

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

🚀 Blast Off to STEM Fest 2026! 🌌✨

Join the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled and the South Central STEM Hub for an afternoon of hands-on space exploration! While we are proud to serve as Iowa’s Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, this event is truly created for everyone—inviting visitors of all ages and backgrounds to explore space through touch, sound, sight, and community art, proving just how universal the wonder of space really is!

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 524 Fourth St, Des Moines, IA

Event Highlights:
🗺️ Interactive Quest: Visit 16 exhibitor tables, collect beads, and build a take-home space keepsake!

🛠️ NASA JPL Mission Control: Build and test a model spacecraft control panel.

🤖 Robotics & Tactile Coding: Navigate a robot maze using 3D-printed Braille code blocks.

🎨 Tactile Space Art: Design textured constellation maps with artist Jill Wells.

📸 Star Wars Photo Ops: Meet roaming characters and snap photos at galaxy photo walls!

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

🎉 FAYETTE COUNTY — YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! 🎉

🚀 YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! 🚀

Join us for WORK READY FAYETTE: Youth & Family Career Night! An exciting, interactive evening packed with FREE food, amazing giveaways, hands-on activities, and opportunities to explore YOUR future!

📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Events on Frederick | Oelwein, Iowa
🎟️ FREE to attend!

🎁 DID WE MENTION THE GIVEAWAYS?!
🎉 Career-related prizes, gift cards, and MORE!
🍽️ PLUS — FREE FOOD FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

🌟 SO, WHAT'S HAPPENING?

This isn't your typical career fair! We're bringing together local employers, career experts, colleges, and community partners for an evening where you can:

✅ BUILD YOUR RESUME — Create or update your resume with professionals who know what today's employers are looking for!

🎤 ACE YOUR NEXT INTERVIEW — Learn tips and tricks to help you stand out and feel confident!

💰 MASTER YOUR MONEY — Get hands-on budgeting and financial tips from Junior Achievement and local banking professionals!

🔍 DISCOVER YOUR CAREER MATCH — Explore careers that align with YOUR interests, strengths, and personality!

🎓 EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS — College? Apprenticeship? Short-term training? Straight into the workforce? Learn about all the pathways available to YOU!

🤝 CONNECT WITH LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES — Meet employers and community partners who can help you take your next step!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 BRING THE FAMILY!

Whether you're a high school student figuring out what's next, a parent wanting to support your child's future, or an adult exploring new career opportunities, THERE'S SOMETHING HERE FOR YOU!

And yes — bring the younger kids, too! We'll feed them as well! ❤️

📲 REGISTER TODAY! Scan the QR code on the flyer to let us know you're coming! Registration helps us plan for food and make sure there's plenty for everyone.

✨ One night. Endless possibilities. Your future is worth exploring!

🙌 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Tag a student, parent, friend, or family member who should be there, and SHARE this post!

10/13/2026

10/07/2026

There’s no better way for employers to promote the spirit of than by asking the Job Accommodation Network for help creating a supportive workplace where everyone can succeed. AskJAN.org

10/07/2026

Northeast Iowa Community College was named one of just 10 colleges nationwide to receive a Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant! 🛠️⚡

This transformative $420,000 in funding will bring a brand-new, state-of-the-art electrical lab to our Peosta campus, expanding hands-on training for high-demand trades right here in our region.

🔌 Ready to plug into your future? Read the full story: https://www.nicc.edu/news/article/20260804-wired-for-success.php

Lowe's Foundation

10/01/2026

Take a look at our October Newsletter!