Classroom to Career 2026 Application

 

Classroom to Career is a program designed to help build a bridge between business and educators. Through attending sessions, hearing from keynote speakers, touring area business and industry partners, and working collaboratively, teachers will continue to develop their professional practice in an effort to increase student workplace readiness. The course will be grounded in the 21st century skills outlined in the Iowa Core, specifically employability skills. This program will encourage and enhance business to education partnerships.


Class Times:   SESSION 1: Friday, September 11 = 8:30-4:00 PM 

                        SESSION 2: Friday, October 9 = 8:30- 4:00 PM 

                         SESSION 3: Friday, October 30 = 8:30-4:00 PM  


Target Audience:  All TK-12 certified staff and administrators


Course Goals: 1. Participants will be able to understand the skills needed and opportunities available in today’s workforce in the local region.

                        2.Participants will be able to learn more about the community and its background.

                        3.Participants will be able to connect their classrooms with the community through meaningful student learning experiences.

Credits: Licensure renewal (one credit) has been approved through Dordt University.

Cost:  $225 registration fee

           $50 for licensure renewal credit (one credit)

Applications accepted through April 10, 2026

A maximum of 16 participants will be notified of their acceptance by May 15, 2026


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I understand the purposes of CLASSROOM TO CAREER, and if I am selected, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program. Even though emergencies do arise, I understand the attendance expectations and recognize that I may not be eligible to receive licensure renewal, or registration refund if I do not meet the program guidelines.

I understand the above commitments and agree to be bound by them in signing this application.

This applicant has the complete support of his/her employer for the necessary requirements for completion of the program. They agree to allow the participant to be excused from work for all the above dates, and they certify that they have established an agreement regarding the program’s tuition.

I understand the above commitments and agree to be bound by them in signing this application.

Costs

$225 registration costs payable to Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce. Licensure renewal fee: $100 payable to Dordt

University. Registration costs will be due upon acceptance to the program. Licensure renewal will be due on or before

the date of the first session.

Commitment

To successfully complete CLASSROOM TO CAREER, participants are expected to attend all sessions in their entirety during

the 2026 program. Sessions will take place based on the following schedule:

• SESSION 1: Friday, September 11 = 8:30-4:00 PM

• SESSION 2: Friday, October 9 = 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM

• SESSION 3: Friday, October 30 = 8:30-4:00 PM