In this episode, host Leisa Fox tackles one of Iowa's most urgent challenges: the looming workforce gap. With hundreds of thousands of jobs set to open in the next five years, the solution isn't abstract—it's work-based learning. Leaders from iJAG, ABI, MidAmerican Energy, and Kuder share how their collaboration is creating a clear pathway for students while giving businesses direct access to the skilled workforce they need.
Through firsthand stories and practical strategies, the discussion underscores a critical truth: work-based learning isn't optional. It's a mandate. Employers who want their share of tomorrow's workforce must act now by engaging with students, educators, and solution providers. The payoff is a stronger workforce, a stronger economy, and a future-ready Iowa.
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