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Iowa has the 3rd-highest high school graduation rate in the U.S at 81%.

Morgan Quitno, 2007

Job shadowing and volunteering

Job Shadowing

Are you considering several different careers? If so, one great way to explore a career before you decide on your major or career is to Job Shadow a professional for a day to see what a typical day is like for them. Here's how to get started:

Volunteer Experiences

Volunteering is a great way to help an organization or people within a community; however, it is also a great opportunity for students to explore career areas of interest. Volunteer experiences allow students to get involved with an organization and its services, helping them to identify characteristics of a job they find rewarding, so they can make strategic decisions about what they want from their career. Volunteer experiences can be an extended commitment or even a short commitment of only one day, allowing the student to get involved at a level that works with his or her demanding schedule. Below are some resources for finding volunteer experiences: