Job Shadow Career Choices - Spring
www.workplace-learning.org
How this works: Apply online. Choose an Exploration Day or Career Choice to job shadow. An Exploration Day is an overview of a career field
involving several specialties. It’s a great place to start if you are unsure of which career field you’d like to explore! An Exploration Day is a group
job shadow and almost always has a hands-on component. Career Choices are more specific and may not be hands-on. Careers with a flame
symbol are Hot Jobs that are in-demand in the Corridor area, determined by our area economic development organizations. If the career you
are most interested in is not listed, choose the miscellaneous option listed in that career field pathway and complete the special request area so
we can follow-up. Job shadow requests in miscellaneous without the special request completed will not be eligible for placement.
Steps to Apply:
» go to www.workplace-learning.org
» follow instructions under Steps to do a job shadow
AGRISCIENCE/NATURAL RESOURCES
Career Choices
Ag Mechanic
Agriculture Animal Nutrition and Health - Laboratory Scientist
Agriculture Animal Nutrition and Health - Animal Manager
Agriculture Sales
Agronomy Specialist
Botanist
Conservationist
Equine Manager
Farm Manager
Floral Designer
Geologist
ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS
Exploration Days
Golf Course and Turf - grass Mgmt
GPS/GIS Specialist - Agriculture
Horse Trainer
Landscape Gardener
Microbiologist
Misc - Agriscience and Natural Resources
Naturalist
Park Ranger
Pet Groomer
Veterinarian
Veterinarian Tech
Waste Water Management
Exploration Days
• Music Day – West Music, Coralville
Experience the power of making music. If you are interested in a career in music, come learn what to expect while climbing the stairway to stardom. You will be provided with information regarding careers in music, tour the facility and have a chance to ask questions.
• Performing Arts Day – Theatre Cedar Rapids
BUSINESS/INFO MGMT/MARKETING
Join the staff from Theatre Cedar Rapids for a two hour ‘Introduction to the Theater.’ You will receive a “behind the scenes” tour of TCR and an overview
of the careers within the theater.
• Entrepreneurship/E-Commerce Exploration Day –
Cedar Rapids
• Exploring IT Day – Cedar Rapids
Career Choices
Advertising
Broadcaster - Radio
Broadcaster - TV
Community Relations
Costume Designer
Dance Instructor
Editor
Fashion - Retail
Graphic Designer
Historian
If you have dreamed of starting your own business or wondered what the world of E-Commerce could hold for you, come learn how BHFO.com got started. BHFO is a growing retailer specializing in online sales of designer clothing and home goods that reaches around the world from right here in the Corridor. Students will hear from business leaders about what it takes to start and sustain an E-Commerce business, take a tour of the facility and hear from managers about the challenges and rewards of running your own business.
If you like computers but don’t know what types of careers are out there in Information Technology, this is for you! Come to TaxAct and learn about a sampling of IT careers including: Software Engineering, Information Technology, and Database Administration.
Career Choices
Interior Designer
Jeweler
Journalist - Newspaper
Misc - Arts and Communications
Museum Curator
Photographer
Sign Language Interpreter
Social Media Specialist
Video Specialist/Production
Accountant
Actuary
Administrative Assistant
Application Developer
Banker
Computer Network Administrator
Computer Support Specialist
Customer Service/Call Center
Computer Technician/Repair
Database Administrator
Engineer - Software
Entrepreneur - Small Business Owner
Financial Analyst
Human Resources
Insurance Sales
International Business
Management
Marketing
Misc - Business/Info Mgmt/Marketing
Project Manager
Public Relations
Real Estate
Sales Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Web Designer
ENGINEERING/INDUSTRIAL/TECH SCIENCES
Exploration Days
FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES
Exploration Days
Exploration Days
• Biomedical Engineering – University of Iowa
• Athletics Career Day- University of Iowa
You will learn about the field of biomedical engineering and the education it takes to pursue this field. You will tour the College of Engineering and
speak to professors of biomedical engineering.
• Construction Welding Day – Cedar Rapids
Test your skill at virtual welding. Learn about a variety of careers within the Construction Welding field. Men and women welders are needed for Sheet Metal Workers, Iron Workers, and Plumbers & Pipefitters. Apprenticeships are tuition free and “earn while you learn” training programs. • Engineering and Machining Careers in Advanced Manufacturing – Cedar Rapids
See the process of design development and production in careers in Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management and CNC Machining. A local Advanced Manufacturing firm will host students to
learn about one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand career fields
in the Corridor.
• Exploring Engineering Day at Rockwell Collins - Cedar Rapids
Check out engineering at Rockwell Collins! This group day is perfect if you
are interested in engineering but not sure which discipline. You, along with a
small group of other students, will get an opportunity to explore engineering careers which may include: mechanical, software, aerospace/systems, and engineering project management. Rockwell Collins’ employees will be leading hands-on engineering activities to help inspire you into an engineering field and will lead candid discussions about engineering aspects at different points in their careers. Come experience a tour of areas within Rockwell Collins that are not normally open to the public.
Do you have a passion for sports and athletics? Learn more about careers in athletics such as coaching, sports marketing and athletic training to name a few.
• FBI Career Day – Cedar Rapids
Come investigate how to embark on a career path with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI hires professionals in several criminal justice specialties, such as Special Agent, Special Agent Linguist, Hostage Rescue Team member and Intelligence Analyst. Demand for FBI agents and analysts is growing rapidly and competition for FBI jobs is strong. Find out more about how to be successful at the FBI Academy and what a typical day-in-the-life would be.
• Legal Day – Cedar Rapids
Professionals in a variety of legal fields i.e., attorney, paralegal, court reporting and judge will tell you all you need to know about their careers and provide time for questions.
• Mental Health Career Day - Cedar Rapids
HEALTH SCIENCES
Are you interested in helping people live better lives? You will participate in interactive activities that will help you understand the number of occupations in
this field. Individuals in the career fields of social work, counseling and psychology will participate.
• Mini-Medical School – University of Iowa Hospitals
and Clinics
If you are interested in attending medical school, this is the event for you! You will learn about what a medical student may experience from current medical students in training at UIHC.
• Physician Assistant Day – University of Iowa Hospitals
and Clinics
Come learn more about the fastest growing profession in healthcare- Physician Assistant (PA). The interactive session will explore the PA role in healthcare and explain the fundamental difference from becoming a Physician. You will learn hands on skills all PA’s must know such as suturing, casting and/or splinting as part of our interactive group experience.
• Research Scientist Day – University of Iowa Hospitals
and Clinics
You will gain an understanding of the science that fuels researchers to find cures for disease and help individuals live healthy lives. Learn how biomedical researchers explore the science that drives constant discovery through engagement with microscopes and many more biomedical devices in a real
U of I laboratory.
• Mini Police Academy Day- Cedar Rapids, Marion
You will get a tour of the facility and learn about a variety of careers in
law enforcement.
• Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Day – Cedar Rapids
Do you love technology? Are you super organized? Can you schedule a million things in a day? If so, you may be interested in a career in Transportation
Logistics. Transportation careers include Fleet Management, Safety Administration and Customer Service professionals. The key to a successful trucking company is the work behind the scenes to ensure product is scheduled, picked up and delivered on time. Careers in Transportation Logistics are in demand. No two days are ever the same. Learn more about this exciting and challenging career field at this group Job Shadow.
Career Choices
Air Traffic Controller
Archaeologist
Architect
Automotive Body Repair
Automotive Mechanic/Technician
Automotive Sales
Chemist
CNC Machinist
Construction Management
Diesel Mechanic/Technician
Drywall/Finisher
Electrician
Electronics Technician (Lab)
Engineer - Chemical
Engineer - Civil
Engineer - Design (CAD)
Engineer - Electrical
Engineer - Environmental
Engineer - Industrial
Engineer - Manufacturing
Engineer - Material
Engineer - Mechanical
Engineer - Systems Aerospace
Glazier (glass)
GPS/GIS Specialist - non Ag
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration
Industrial Maintenance
Iron Worker
Landscape Architect
Land Surveyor
Meteorologist
Misc - Engineering/Industrial/Tech Sciences
Painter - building
Pilot (small/private)
Pipefitter
Plumber
Science Lab Technician
Sheet Metal Worker
Telecommunication Technician
Truck Driver
Welder
Wind Energy Technician
Career Choices
Attorney
Baker
Chef
Child Care Worker
Coach - High School (specify in-season sport)
Coach - College (specify in-season sport)
Cosmetologist
Counselor - School
Court Reporter
Events Planner
Firefighter
Funeral Director/Mortician
Librarian/Media Specialist
Law Enforcement
Minister/Pastor
Misc - Family and Human Services
Career Choices
Parole/Probation Officer (Cedar Rapids only)
Politician
Restaurant Manager
Sports Information Director
Teacher - Pre-School
Teacher - Elementary
Teacher - Middle School (specify subject)
Teacher - High School (specify subject)
Teacher - College/Professor (specify subject)
Travel Agent
Youth Worker - Group
Athletic Trainer
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chiropractor
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Technician
Dentist
Dietician
EMT
Healthcare Administrator
Healthcare Social Worker
Massage Therapist
Medical Assistant
Medical Billing/Coding
Medical Technologist - Lab
Misc - Health Science
Music Therapist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nurse (cannot request specialty)
Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Therapist
Optometrist
Orthodontist
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapist
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Technologist
Recreational Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
Speech Therapist
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