Tag: Student Engagement

Building The Workforce of The Future

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A key part of the workforce solution for Iowa businesses is building a pipeline of talent. Taking that first step can be overwhelming for small businesses. “Companies recognize that engaging with high school students can help build a future workforce, but most lack a focused strategy on how to effectively reach younger people,” said Mayra … Continue reading Building The Workforce of The Future

Capstone Projects Help with Innovation

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Bob Recker has a complicated business challenge and Iowa State capstone students are helping him solve it, bit by bit. Recker owns Cedar Valley Innovation (CVI) in Waterloo, which works with farmers to create planting configurations for maximum profitability and optimal soil and water quality. He travels to fields in a specially outfitted trailer, which … Continue reading Capstone Projects Help with Innovation