Educators in the Workplace

This unique workshop, offered through a collaboration between local economic developers (Iowa South) and Indian Hills Community College, provides educators with tools to assure that K-12 students are being taught the essential knowledge and skills as well as guidance to prepare them for the workplace of today and tomorrow.

Participants will gain exposure to diverse workplaces in the region, meet industry leaders, and develop an understanding of current and future workforce trends and job-seeking skills needed.

Workshop Dates

Course Name: GP - Educators in the Workplace: Entrepreneurship
Session #: 56393
Dates: June 15-16, 2026 (8:00AM-4:00PM both days)

Course Name: GP - Educators in the Workplace: Hospitality
Session #: 56405
Dates: June 17-18, 2026 (8:00AM-4:00PM both days)

Both courses will be take place on the Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa main Campus, in Room 126. The Instructor will be Donna Keesling.

Each session is $50. Participants who choose to receive recertification credit will incur an additional $50 fee payable to GPAEA. More information can be found at: https://www.indianhills.edu/news/events/educatorsintheworkplace.php

For more information, contact Nate Miller at (641) 683-5130 or Nathan.Miller@indianhills.edu.