GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa,
May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Community partners have announced the program dates and curriculum
for The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective.
The Career Ready Collective is a community-driven, career
development program to prepare youth for the future of work. The
Career Ready Collective is funded by the Principal Charity Classic's Legacy Project with
support from Sammons Financial. The primary objective of the Career
Ready Collective is to introduce youth to a variety of professional
skills that will increase their knowledge and confidence.
Participants will be inspired by nationally recognized keynote
speakers, develop their professional skills and network with
interns and business professionals from across the region. The
curriculum and program have been developed by The Partnership with
support from The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University.
Career Ready Collective's program will run for six weeks,
meeting on Fridays between June – July.
The session topics are:
- June 14: Collaboration and
Communication
- June 21: Professional Presence
and Moral and Performance Character
- June 28: Networking and Knowing
How to Tell Your Story
- July 12: Growth Mindset and
Managing Stress
- July 19: Personal Finance and the
Goal Achievement Process
- July 26: Celebration Luncheon,
Certificate Ceremony and Small Group Reflection
The Career Ready Collective programming aligns with the goals of
The Partnership's DSM Workforce Collaborative as they share the
common goal of enhancing workforce readiness through professional
development and work-based learning experiences. Both programs
emphasize the importance of equipping youth and professionals with
the skills and resources necessary to thrive in today's dynamic job
market. Additionally, both programs empower individuals with the
tools and knowledge needed to succeed in their future careers and
contribute positively to the economic growth of the Great Des
Moines region.
"We are excited to unveil the curriculum that the Career Ready
Collective program will focus on this summer highlighting important
topics that can help prepare the youth of our community for their
futures," said Lexi Shafer, Director
of Workforce at The Partnership. "We are energized to empower the
younger generation as they prepare for possible career paths in the
Greater Des Moines region."
"The Legacy Project embodies the Principal Charity Classic's mission of improving the lives
of Iowa youth. We look forward to
seeing The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective's new curriculum
come to life this summer, and, more importantly, how interns use it
to shape their professional development," said Jo Christine Miles, director,
Principal® Foundation and Principal Community
Relations.
To learn more about how you or your organization can support the
Career Ready Collective, and how youth can get involved, please
contact Lexi Shafer, Director of
Workforce, Greater Des Moines Partnership, at
lshafer@DSMpartnership.com.
Learn more about keynote speakers and breakout topics by
visiting The Partnership's website.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community
development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of
Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than
400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one
voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic
planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows
opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place
to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more
at DSMpartnership.com.
Contact:
Kyle
Oppenhuizen
koppenhuizen@DSMpartnership.com
(515) 286-4972
Learn More About DSM USA
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