The Statewide Work-based Learning Intermediary Network Fiscal Year 2014 Report summarizes fiscal year 2014 (FY14) work-based learning activities of the 15 regional intermediary networks. This report includes activities which occurred between October 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. It is notable that some intermediary regional networks have been in…

This study investigated the relationship between student characteristics such as gender, race/ethnicity, program of study, degree completion, and earnings outcomes for students enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) programs within the business, information technology (IT), and marketing career clusters in community colleges to determine…

The document provides occupational information intended for use in elementary schools and possibly junior high schools. It lists occupations typically identified as being part of the 15 U.S.O.E. occupational clusters. Occupations listed are those that are most common to the cluster, and, generally, those common to Iowa communities. Four levels of…

Information contained in this resource manual is designed to help educators become more familiar with career opportunities available to high school graduates in the local (Des Moines) labor market, and employer requirements for entry into these career areas. Fifteen occupational clusters are investigated: Agribusiness and natural resources,…

This report, the first "Annual Career and Technical Education High School Report" was created to serve as a rich resource for educators, school and college administrators, policymakers, and other citizens by providing essential summative data on career and technical education in Iowa at the high school level. Students increasingly need…

The career interest survey consists of an expanded list of occupations and was developed to provide information to assist secondary school counselors and the exploring division of the Boy Scouts of America in developing career awareness and exploration programs and activities in the Polk County schools. The United States Office of Education's 15…

Objectives of the study of Iowa's employment patterns and projections from 1940 to 1970 were: (1) to present and describe the state's industrial, occupational, and occupational-industry employment changes from 1940 to 1960, (2) to project these levels to 1970, and (3) to provide a summary statement of some employment possibilities for Iowa. Data…

The research study was undertaken to provide data on skills and competencies to aid persons developing curricula for electromechanical technician training programs. Through a 73.8 percent return of 212 questionnaires distributed to Iowa electromechanical technicians, five occupational areas were identified as representative: residential appliance…

The feasibility of combining the resources of the school districts of Ottumwa, Iowa, and neighboring areas with Indian Hills Community College into a comprehensive program for Ottumwa high school students at a regional site was investigated. An articulated vocational program, beginning at the junior high level, would extend through high school,…