Iowa Public Television

Does the learning clock come to a screeching halt after graduation? Then what?

Do you have students who have the potential, but perhaps not the role model or confidence, to pursue a college degree or some kind of advanced training? Or students who may think their family can’t afford to send them? Or maybe students who just don’t understand the importance of this critical decision and planning process?

We know that an advanced education sets people apart in the job market. The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics recently posted a page that demonstrates how education impacts employment and earnings. The figures are quite startling and all indications are that the trend will continue.

Join this session to hear from a person who may have been in that same boat a few years ago but today has a PhD. His parents worked for 30 years in an auto factory and today he works for a college in Iowa. He will share the story of how he got where he is and why it was important to him and his family.

Getting there is the first step and finishing what you start is even more important. Our presenter’s engaging presentation will inspire all of your students to be the best they can be! Sign up today!

Session Related Web sites:

• School to Careers (www.careers.iptv.org) - Teachers, students and parents explore the world of work via the STC Web site. Job descriptions, video clips and links to additional resources can be accessed through this Web site. The STC database features occupations in health, engineering, business, agriscience, human services and the arts. Career searches can be done by keyword, occupation, subject or Career Pathway.

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Only 20 interactive sites are scheduled for each session. View-only sites will be considered and added when possible after ten 'interactive' sites are confirmed for a session. Videotaping is NOT available.

Sessions are provided at no cost by Iowa Public Television in collaboration with the Iowa Communications Network to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa. If you are not employed by a school district or an AEA please register at library sites only.

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