A unique opportunity for students to interact with 32 area professionals in small group settings to learn about the hard and soft skills needed to prepare for a competive World job market.
BETTENDORF, IOWA (DATE OF RELEASE 2/26/16) - Students from Davenport Central, North and West High Schools will attend the 3rd Annual World of Work Symposium where they will interact with local professionals from diverse career backgrounds. All of these professionals have volunteered their time to share their experiences and insight with high school students regarding their career areas. Speakers focus on both the hard skills (grades, academic skills and degrees/training needed) as well as the soft skills (communication ability, integrity, self-advocacy, responsibility, flexibility, etc.) needed to succeed in a global workforce. The symposium helps students to recognize the connection between their current school experiences and their long-term career goals.
The keynote address will be presented by David Williamson, a sculptor from Iowa who will challenge students to look at life from various perspectives.
When: Tuesday, March 1st, 2016 8:45am to 2pm
Where: Mississippi Bend AEA 729 21st Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
Hosts: Presented by QC United in partnership with The Stanley Foundation and the
Mississippi Bend AEA. Royal Neighbors is a gold sponsor.
Corporate, college and individual partners:
Attorney Jeff Cook, Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Career Cruising, City of Bettendorf, Davenport Police Department, David Williamson, Palmer College, Dr. Dwight Ford, Trinity Nursing School/Hospital, Peace Corp, ReFL3X, Scott Community College, St. Ambrose University, U.S. Army, Tony Morales, Tri-City Trades Council, University of Iowa, Western Illinios University- QC Campus, WQAD, TV.
