Consider Iowa Update, October 2008

In this Issue

New! Project Network

Take a Tour of Acciona

New Face in the Program

Road Trips


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Consider IowaSM is an initiative focused on building awareness of the career and lifestyle possibilities in the state of Iowa.

NEW! PROJECT NETWORK

Submit your proposal to host a networking event with area college students in spring of ’09 and let us foot the bill!

Application deadline: Nov. 7, 2008   “Make it work people!"

TAKE A TOUR OF ACCIONA - WEST BRANCH, IOWA

Wind FarmThe first company highlighted in the Tour Iowa Companies section of the website is Acconia. In their video, they highlight:

  • their company and its new plant
  • their annual production of 400 wind turbines
  • careers available
  • a promotion by Governor Chet Culver

Check out the video and create your own!

NEW FACE IN THE PROGRAM - RYAN VENEM

Ryan VenemConsider Iowa SM has recently hired a new student intern, Ryan Venem. He is a junior, majoring in English with Business and Theater Arts minors. He is eager to help the Director and Assistant Director develop, expand, and promote the program with his own ideas. We are excited to work with him!

CONSIDER IOWASM ROAD TRIPS

On October 3rd, students visited various health-related businesses in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. The businesses included:

  • The Phil Johnson Sport Performance Training Center
  • Mercy Fitness Center
  • CHAMPS at UI Hospitals and Clinics

Students learned first-hand about the expanding number of health careers in the area.

Consider Iowa Health Fields Road TripNext Road Trip:
Going Green - November 6, 2008
Pella and Des Moines Area

Look for trip details in the next issue!

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