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Gov. Kim Reynolds to Recognize Launch of High School Apprenticeship in Patient Care Through WorkSMART Connector

The Career Academy of Pella is hosting Gov. Kim Reynolds for a public event to launch a high school-registered apprenticeship in patient care at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Career Academy of Pella.

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WorkSMART Connector Named a STEM BEST Program Model by Gov. Reynolds, Iowa STEM Council

WorkSMART Connector’s “Career Awareness & Exploration” program has been named a 2021 STEM BEST partner. The program is a collaboration with Central College, Pella and surrounding K-12 schools, area community colleges and regional employers.

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Area Student Completes First-Of-Its-Kind Apprenticeship in Pella

Charles Vander Velden, a 2019 graduate of Pella High School, became the first registered apprentice through the Career Academy of Pella, part of a new and expanding work-based educational program in Marion County.

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Central’s Duinink Appointed to Iowa Board of Chiropractic

Leslie Duinink, registrar and class dean at Central College, has been appointed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to the Iowa Board of Chiropractic.

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Central Receives Additional Funding from Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund

Central College was one of 22 recipients of the Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund in a second round of grant funding.

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Central Announces Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Presentation on Campus

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present “Conversations on Clean Water in Iowa” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Recital Hall of Cox-Snow Music Center on the Central College campus.

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Central Receives Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund Grant

Central College is one of 13 recipients of the new Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund.

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Gov. Reynolds Appoints Central’s Putnam, Jenison to State Boards

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed President Mark Putnam and Director of External Engagement Jenae Jenison to state boards.

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Central College Receives Grant from Future Ready Iowa

Central College received $50,530 from the Future Ready Iowa Summer Youth Intern Pilot Program.

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