We’re back for part two of our three-part special on the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program based in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Part two focuses on how the CAPS program keeps business leaders engaged with training the next generation of working Iowans.  

This episode kicks off a special three-part series about the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) here in Iowa. Part one focuses on how CAPS prepares students for professional work environments through projects with local businesses. Program Development Director Nate Clayberg and Program Director Ethan Wiechman discuss how the program helps students discover their career interests.  

In this episode, we’re highlighting the job resources and services that can help you during your personal journey. IowaWORKS Division Administrator Mike Witt shares how IowaWORKS centers can help you build your resume, search for jobs, and find education and training opportunities to further your career.  

In this episode, we’re discussing how industries are finding innovative ways to adjust to impacts of the pandemic. Ben McLean, the CEO of Ruan Transportation, shares how companies like Ruan are adapting to supply chain challenges and finding new ways to keep operations moving.

We’re hitting the road and talking about how Iowans can get training toward a Certified Drivers License (CDL) and a career in transportation. David Pfiffner, Director of the Transportation Institute at Des Moines Area Community College, explains the options available to train the next generation of drivers across the state.

Join the discussion about an Iowa Workforce Development program that helps job seekers find work and learn about unemployment benefits. Elizabeth Waigand, Bureau Chief of Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA), shares how the program assists Iowans with their employment goals. 

Manufacturing jobs have rapidly changed in the last 20 years. Ron DeBord, Vice President of Human Resources at Owen Industries, talks about the positive career projections in this field and how employers can recruit and train the next generation of workers to lead the way in modern manufacturing.  

We’re discussing the benefits of a well-rounded education and how Iowans can achieve their professional goals. Craig Owens, Dean of the John Dee Bright College at Drake University, discusses two new Associate degree programs designed to help students develop leadership and management skills that will help them thrive in a variety of careers.  

We’re talking about the ways that businesses can keep their momentum to get back to normal operations after the pandemic. Iowa Business Council Executive Director Joe Murphy talks about strategies to help businesses adapt to post-pandemic shifts in the way we work.  

Learn about the strides in diesel technology careers and what kind of training opportunities are available. Shea Parsons, Professor of Diesel Technology at Des Moines Area Community College, shares his experiences as a mechanic and talks about the growing need for more diesel technicians throughout the state.