Local Middle School Students Explore Career Paths at Iowa Central Community College Visit Day

Iowa Central Community College held a Visit Day for local middle school students on Thursday, April 11. Despite no regular classes, the campus was active with students from several middle schools, including Clarion Goldfield Dows, Greene County, Humboldt, Newell-Fonda, Paton-Churdan, and South Central Calhoun. They spent the day learning about the college's various study areas and career paths.

The students were grouped and attended sessions in more than 10 career fields. They interacted with instructors, participated in Q&A sessions, and tried out skills related to each field. For example, in the Robotics session, they learned about potential careers in robotics and met Zeus, the college's robotic dog.

In the Computer Networking Technology session, instructors Andrew Thompson and Casey Iles discussed the IT, security, and networking fields. They emphasized the job opportunities for two-year degree graduates. The students also had a chance to create their own simulated networks.

A notable part of the day was the visit to the KICB studios for a Digital Media Production session. Students went live on air as TV and Radio Production Coordinator Nikki Rasmussen interviewed them. They also recorded podcasts with Digital Media Instructor Michelle Tjaden. Four students from South Central Calhoun Middle School recorded a podcast discussing sports and their hobbies.

After touring each department, the students had lunch in the Career Education Building. The day concluded positively, with many students showing interest in a media career. The Visit Day at Iowa Central Community College was a beneficial experience for middle school students to explore career paths and experience college life.

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