About Us
Contact Us
For inquiries or concerns regarding Consider IowaSM, please call Amy at 319-335-1023 or email consider-iowa@uiowa.edu.
Philosophy
Consider IowaSM remains committed to enhancing awareness of career opportunities within the state of Iowa. The primary audience for this program includes students and alumni of The University of Iowa, students completing an Associate's degree at one of the state's community colleges and students and alumni from all colleges and universities in Iowa.
History
Consider IowaSM was created in 2001 with the purpose of exposing students at The University of Iowa to career opportunities in the state of Iowa. Employer immersion trips for students and internships in emerging companies were the early activities of the program. In 2006, a web site was developed to offer a wide variety of career development resources, with special focus on community college students.
In 2007, an Assistant Director for Consider IowaSM was hired, the internship aspect was re-named "Experience Iowa" and broadened to give more students exposure to Iowa companies. Also, luncheons were held for employers in key cities within the state to gather input and discuss this program.
In 2008, the web site was re-designed and several new programmatic activities were added. A marketing plan was implemented to include the state's independent colleges and universities. Another luncheon series was held to work with communities on establishing both a community profile and a small group of mentors willing to assist new professionals who are considering a move to the area.
Administration
Consider IowaSM is administered by Pomerantz Career Center at The University of Iowa.
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