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In a recent newsletter, I asked that you tell me what keeps you up at night, and I'm thankful some of you took the time to respond. I want to take this opportunity to update you on some of our workforce efforts and initiatives since that was something I heard from many of you.
For about a year and a half now, we have been an active participant in the Poweshiek Visioning Group - a group comprised of educators, school administrators, community college representation and business and industry professionals. This project has been spearheaded by POW I-80 and Iowa Valley Community College, and we are thrilled to be involved to help relay information on behalf of many in our business community.
The group has met regularly to help identify positions that are hard to fill, determine the skills and training that is often required for these positions and from there are working on action steps to help employees and students navigate careers within our community. The group has identified 'career pathways maps' which allow potential employees to better learn the steps and/or training needed to navigate a career within a certain industry. Oftentimes when talking with business owners, we hear that employees are lacking soft skills (or people skills). Our group is working to identify ways we can better educate students about what it means to be in the workforce, what employers are expecting from them and ultimately give students more opportunities to explore different companies in our region before they graduate. We know from assessments conducted by the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship that approximately half of young people picture themselves living in, or returning to, their hometowns if quality career opportunities are available. We are working to help students realize the opportunities that currently exist, and working with employers to help identify and implement positions that these students will ultimately find compelling enough to return to Grinnell.
As with much of our work, it's a long process. But I believe we have many folks involved with this group who will help us identify the best course of action for sustainable long-term growth, and allow our students to return to our vibrant community. --Rachael Kinnick
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SOCRATES CAFE is Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 pm at Drake Community Library. ADULT TAP CLASS is Thursdays starting April 21 at 6:30 pm at Michelle's Dance Academy.
CONTRA DANCE is Friday, April 22 at 7:30 pm at Grinnell College.
ECO FAIR is Saturday, April 23 at 11 am at Grinnell College.
AKIDO is Sunday, April 24 at 1 pm at Grinnell College.
SOCRATES CAFE is Thursday, April 28 at 6:20 pm at Drake Community Library. VOICE RECITAL is Friday, April 29 at 4:15 pm at Grinnell College.
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GIVING GARDENS. As a collaboration of local churches and organizations, the Giving Gardens aim to improve the health of the county by providing opportunities for community members to access fresh, local produce. Click here for the brochure.
ONE NIGHT 3 BANDS is May 14 at the Grinnell Arts Center. Save the date for this Turlach Ur fundraiser for their trip to Glasgow, Scotland.
GRINNELL AREA ARTS CENTER'S NEW HOURS. Open Monday through Friday from 11-5:30. Now open over the lunch hour! Saturday 9-12.
JENSEN OPTOMETRISTS SUNGLASS SALE. Taking place now through June 1. All $99 designer sunglasses are on sale for $49. All others are 20% off. (Excluding Maui Jims)
HAVE A HOME PROJECT IN MIND? Let Luther Floor Covering help with those custom showers, backsplashes and fireplaces. Call 641-236-6103 for a free estimate.
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BATES FLOWERS BY DZYNE: Floral Designer with Light Delivery Driving
BROWNELLS: Senior Web Developer, Helpdesk Technician, .Net Developer, Sr. .Net Developer, Fulfillment Associate, Firearms Support Technician I, Housekeeper, Human Resources Administrative Assistant, Sales Representative, Executive Assistant to the CEO, ATF Compliance Manager, Picker, Regional Sales Manager, Contact Center Representative, Warehouse Material Handler
CITY OF GRINNELL: Adult Softball Umpire
COMMUNITY 1ST CREDIT UNION: Branch Manager
COUNTRY INN & SUITES: Housekeeper
GAMERS: Team Member
GENESIS DEVELOPMENT: Community Support Specialists
GRINNELL COLLEGE: Staff Counselor, Real Foods Coordinator, Call-In Cashier, Call-In Catering Staff, Custodian, Director of Admissions, Data Scientist, Associate Director of Admissions, Business Process Analyst/Programmer, Grinnell Golf Course Manager, Systems Engineering Team Lead, Technology Services Desk Manager, Staff Counselor, Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs, Intercultural Program Advisor, Residence Life Coordinator, Presentation Cook, Lifeguard, Information Technology and Audio Visual Support Specialist
GRINNELL COMMUNITY DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL: Assistant Director
GRINNELL FIRESTONE: Service Technician
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE COMPANY: Technical Training Specialist, Solutions Architect, Service Desk Analyst, Property Claims Representative, Project Manager, Manager-IT Quality Assurance, Manager-Business Analysis, IT Procurement Specialist, Data Modeler, Custodian, Crop Adjuster-Seasonal, Content Creator, Claims Adjuster/Specialist, Business Analyst, Assistant Underwriter
GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Registered Nurse, Nurse Technician, Group Exercise Instructors, Clinic CMA, Patient Care Technician, Respiratory Therapist, Cook, ARNP
GRINNELL STATE BANK: Teller-Personal Banker
GRINNELL STEAKHOUSE: Kitchen Cook, Server, Bartender
GRINNELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Audio Visual Technician
GRINNELL-NEWBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT: Substitute Custodians, Substitute Cooks, Substitute Bus Drivers, Substitute Paraeducators, Substitute Teachers
HEALTHY HOMES FAMILY SERVICES: Behavioral Health Intervention Services, Mental Health Therapist
HUBBELL REALTY: Spaulding Lofts Tax Credit Property Manager
INTEGRITY CLEANING & RESTORATION: Cleaning Technician
MAYFLOWER COMMUNITY: Aide & Nurse
MID-IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION: Dental Assistant, Family Development Specialist
MIDWEST AMBULANCE: Paramedic, EMI
MONSANTO: Summer Help, Forklift
PAGLIAI'S PIZZA: Busser, Server, Cashier, Hostess
PEPPERTREE AT THE DEPOT CROSSING: Servers, Waitresses, Bartenders
PREMIER EMPLOYEE SOLUTIONS/1ST CLASS STAFFING: Call Center Representative, Production, Forklift Operator, General Labor
PRO-LINE BUILDING COMPANY: Experienced Crew Foreman/Laborers, Steel Frame Erection Foreman/Laborers, Warehouse Assistant
RELISH: Bartender
SPARTAN STAFFING: Forklift Driver
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION: Financial Service Representative
WINDSOR MANOR: Registered Nurse
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Contact these local real estate agencies for assistance in your for rent and for sale housing search:
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Whether you are stopping by for an hour, a weekend or the rest of your life, Grinnell is truly the "Jewel of the Prairie." We thank you for your continued interest in the city of Grinnell, Iowa! Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce
Grinnell Convention & Visitors Bureau
833 4th Avenue | PO Box 538
Grinnell, IA 50112
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