Home Town City: Richmond Home Town State: Missouri Home Town Country: United States Living City: Des Moines Living State: Iowa Living Country: United States High School Name: Richmond High School High School City: Richmond High School State: Missouri High School Country: United States College Name: Drake University College Major: Writing College City: Des Moines College State: Iowa College Country: United States Graduate School Country: United States My Dream Job: To write for either a comic book company, a roleplaying company, or just write novels and screenplays. Huzzah.
Home Town City: Muscatine Home Town State: Iowa Home Town Country: United States Living City: Muscatine Living State: Iowa Living Country: United States High School Name: Muscatine High School High School City: Muscatine High School State: Iowa High School Country: United States College Country: United States Graduate School Country: United States My Companies: Visit Our Website: Muscatine Youth Center
We're trying to build a community youth center in Muscatine to prevent drug abuse among young people in our town. We're a High-Drug-Trafficking City, and we need all the resources we can to keep drugs away from young people. Our youth center will provide video games, anime, and even educational panels to keep young people entertained, excited about the future, and off drugs. You can help use right now by contributing $5. My Dream Job: Developing a video game youth community center in Muscatine. What I'm Into: video games, roleplayinggames, computer gaming, social networking, watching anime, hanging out, trigun, naruto, magic the gathering, card games, arcade games, pac-man, pinball, skiing games, nintendo wii, blogging,
Home Town City: Manchester Home Town State: Iowa Home Town Country: United States Living City: Ames Living State: Iowa Living Country: United States High School Name: West Delaware - Manchester High School City: Manchester High School State: Iowa High School Country: United States College Name: University Of Northern Iowa College Major: Org. Comm./marketing College City: Cedar Falls College Country: United States Graduate School Country: United States My Companies: Vice President of Sales - Vilcom/University Directories - Chapel Hill, NC. I have worked for a Chapel Hill, NC based publishing and marketing firm since college. I started as a sales representative and became VP of Sales in 2005. My daily duties include the management of 27 full-time regional sales managers in 46 states and managing business development efforts for the company.
After six years of residing in North Carolina my wife and I, also an Iowa native, decided to make the move home to Iowa. Now I work from home a couple days a week and travel throughout the country on a weekly basis and spend 3 or 4 days a month back at the home office in Chapel Hill.
I love my job because everyday presents new challenges and opportunities and I take pride in helping others grow in their roles. It has been fun to grow and build the company, which has quadrupled in size since 2003. My Dream Job: Someday I will own my own training and development firm, focusing on building strong teams and individuals. What I'm Into: I hang out with my wife and daughter, spend all the time I can on Carolina beaches, golf, run marathons, and I am a fantasy baseball & football dork.
Home Town City: Muscatine Home Town State: Iowa Home Town Country: United States Living City: Ankeny Living State: Iowa Living Country: United States High School Name: Muscatine High School High School City: Muscatine High School State: Iowa High School Country: United States College Name: Iowa State University College Major: Marketing College City: Ames College State: Iowa College Country: United States Graduate School Country: United States My Companies: I worked for Industry People Group, an online job board for HVAC, electrical and plumbing workers, for a year and a half while in college. That's where I got my start in real Internet marketing.
Now I work for TMG, an organization providing operational financial services to credit unions and financial instituations across the country. My role in the marketing department covers client communications, maintaining our blog and soon managing our entire web presence. My Dream Job: I would love to run my own business full-time as a marketing and web consultant. Dressing how I want, doing what I love and having the complete control over my schedule are all winning factors. What I'm Into: Music, movies, social media, marketing, Volkswagens, Patrick Stewart
Home Town City: Osceola Home Town State: Iowa Home Town Country: United States Living City: Prole Living State: Iowa Living Country: United States High School Name: Clarke Community High School High School City: Osceola High School State: Iowa High School Country: United States College Name: Iowa State University College Major: Ag Business College City: Ames College State: Iowa College Country: United States Graduate School Country: United States
Film noir; a term used to define the black and white crime dramas of the 40’s and 50’s filled to the brim with moral ambiguity and sexual intrigue. This genre slipped into the background after Hollywood blockbusters took hold but the old classics are a cult favorite when movie night rolls around. The Des Moines Art Center’s affiliate group Art Noir references the gritty charm of the old black and white films, bringing edgy art to the younger population of our state’s capital.
Started in 2006 by Nathan Hewitt and Brando Guerrero, the group aims to engage Des Moines’ young adults in Art Center programming, functioning as a volunteer organization, an entertainment opportunity and an artistic outlet. Art Noir sets up regular programs bringing in resident artists, writers and musicians to facilitate conversations on art and culture within the community.
“When people become interested in the Art Center they also take an active role in other aspects of the local art scene,” said Lauren Rusco the Art Center’s liaison to the group in an email interview. “They start attending events like the Des Moines Arts Festival, collecting art, and advocating art-related programs in the schools or community. Also, the more people get involved and begin to have a stake in the community, the less likely they are to leave for other cities.”
For more information about Art Noir and their upcoming Big Hair Ball visit http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/artnoir.
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service
Iowa VISTA Disaster Corps
We are offering four motivated, energetic individuals the opportunity to spend a year serving in Des Moines as AmeriCorps*VISTA (domestic Peace Corps) members. Gain valuable experience and new skills while supporting disaster recovery and preparedness on a statewide basis.
These are full-time, 12-month positions, three based in Des Moines, and one based in Waterloo, IA, starting November 17, 2008. Members must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents, at least 18 years of age, self-starters and possess a valid driver’s license, as travel will be required. VISTA members serve full-time for one year and receive a lifetime of experience.
Job Title: AmeriCorps VISTA Member – Iowa VISTA Disaster Corps
Organization: Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service (ICVS)
About ICVS ICVS is a state agency devoted to increasing volunteerism and service throughout the state of Iowa. Working in partnership with other governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, schools and community groups, we plan to strengthen and expand citizen disaster preparedness and response capabilities – focusing on low income and special needs populations.
About the Positions:
Please contact ICVS for more specific position descriptions.
Major Responsibilities:
Work with local community organizations to identify and address disaster recovery needs
Establish infrastructure that will address ongoing recovery needs for future disasters
Work with the Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council, develop communications plan
Assist with identification and securing of funding and other resources for disaster recovery
Develop volunteer management plan and serve as volunteer coordinator
Work closely with Long-Term Recovery Committees to establish processes & systems and to identify and meet unmet needs
Assist with development of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) or Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COADS) in local communities
Provide outreach, training and technical assistance on disaster-related issues
Develop and implement recovery plans and projects
Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent experiences in relevant field preferred
Motivated, self-starter with an openness to new approaches and a positive attitude
Experience and commitment to working with diverse groups of people
Ability to learn or current knowledge of mentoring and mentoring program issues
Strong communication skills (written and oral, including public speaking)
Ability and willingness to be self-directed while serving as a team member
Ability to create and implement a program plan
Comfort with team facilitation, training and management roles
Belief in power of volunteers as a community problem-solving strategy
Experience or high level of interest in one, or more of the following areas:
Community or Economic Development
Community Outreach and Empowerment, including Resource Access Issues
Disaster Relief and Homeland Security
Public Health and Public Safety
Leadership Development
Compensation:
Annual living allowance ($9,996)
Education Award ($4,725) or End of Service Stipend ($1,200) for successful term of service
Student loan forbearance or deferment during service (most Federal loans)
Health insurance coverage
Child Care Assistance, if eligible
Relocation Allowance
Professional development opportunities, including intensive disaster training
To Apply: Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service
Julie Struck, 515-242-5588 or 515-242-4866 or Julie.Struck@iowalifechanging.com
ON-LINE: https://recruit.cns.gov/
Deadline: October 1, 2008
Equal Opportunity - Recognizing that the fabric of our society is strengthened by the diversity of its citizens, the policy of the Corporation for National and Community Service is to ensure a mutual respect for all differences among us. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment or service because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other improper criterion.
Local Generation Iowa Commission members and Local Elected Officials will hold a press conference to discuss the 2008 Status Report from the Generation Iowa Commission. The report includes an analysis of progress made in the last year and updated legislative recommendations to the Iowa State Legislature to recruit and retain young people in Iowa.
Wednesday, December 3rd
Davenport, IA
WHO: Generation Iowa Commissioner Emilia Martin and Ex-Officio Member State Rep. Elesha Gaymen
WHERE: New Ventures Lobby at Davenport One
130 W. 2nd Street
Davenport , IA 52801
WHEN: 2:00 PM
Sioux City, IA
WHO: Generation Iowa Commissioners Ragen Cote and Chair Rachel Judisch
WHERE: Meet Virginia
306 Virginia Street, Ste C
Sioux City, IA 51101
WHEN: 1:30 PM
Des Moines, IA
WHO: Generation Iowa Commissioners Kyle Carlson and Isaiah McGee
WHERE: Subjective Theater Company
1408 Locust St
Des Moines, IA
WHEN: NEW TIME: 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, IA
WHO: Generation Iowa Commissioner Karris Golden, Congressman Bruce Braley and State Senator Jeff Danielson
WHERE: Medical Staff Classroom in Gerard Hall of Allen College of Nursing
1990 Heath Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
WHEN: 1:00 PM
Coralville, IA
WHO: Generation Iowa Commissioner Mitch Gross and State Rep. Tyler Olson
WHERE: Coralville City Hall
1512 7th St
Coralville, IA
WHEN: 1:30 PM
"I am pleased with the work of the Generation Iowa Commission and their effort to generate new ideas that will capture the attention of young people in Iowa," said Governor Chet Culver. "We can create opportunities in Iowa to attract and retain young workers, and I look forward to working with leaders across the state on this issue in order to strengthen our economic future."
“Our state currently finds itself with the challenge of keeping our educated young adults,” said Commission Chair Rachel Judisch. “Our recommendations are multifaceted and ambitious resembling our generation, but underscored by an awareness of the critical role economic development must play to attract, retain, and engage the Next Generation of Iowans.”
Recommendations to the State Legislature include:
• Amend legislation to include voting seats for Next Generation Iowans on all boards and commissions relating to economic development and quality-of-life.
• Make job creation programs more ambitious to increase job opportunities for the next generation’s education level.
• Expand “Iowa Internship Program” that links top Iowa college students with internships in small and medium sized businesses.
• Expand the Education Award to Iowa’s Americorps volunteers to attract service-minded, educated young professionals.
To learn more about the Commission, visit: click here
Last year, the 15-member Generation Iowa Commission released its "Road Map to Recruit and Retain Young People to Iowa," a sweeping list of recommendations aimed at taking full advantage of Iowa’s “brain gain” and making Iowa a destination and a home for future generations.
When I started my career at Wells Fargo I was lucky to work for a manager who encouraged her team members to find a mentor. My mentor quickly became one of my most valuable relationships at work and a source for immediate feedback. Since that year I have been convinced that a good mentor is the most powerful tool for managing a career.
I met with my mentor at least monthly and normally early in the morning before the office got busy. Those were the days I was most excited to be at work. Having a mentor gave me access to whole new and bigger network than before. He introduced to a number of teams I would have never met in my day to day role which allowed me to grow new and stronger relationships in the company.
My mentor also was my go to person for questions about the culture of the company. I knew that if I ever had a question on how or why did things happen he would answer and because we had grown a trusted relationship he would also cut through the corporate speak and give the straight story.
I strongly encourage everyone to find a mentor who you can meet with and learn from. There are so many things I was able to take away from our meetings and the experienced it exposed me to continues to add value to my career every day.
At some point in your career the question of what do you want to do is going to come up. This question can come from your friends, coworkers and if everything is going right, it should come from your manager. Coming from your manager this question is really asked to gauge how much thought you have given your career and should be treated with the same seriousness of any interview question. In reality this question is setting you up for the next steps of your career.
When answering this question there are several mistakes that are easy to make and can limit your career choices. The first is not giving your self an out. It is great to have a clear picture of what you want but it is more important to understand that there may be opportunities you are not aware of and be more interested in. Giving yourself an out can be as simple as saying I see myself doing “x, y, z” however I would be open to other opportunities that have similar responsibilities.
The second is not having an answer at all. It is not always reasonable to know what group or what title you want next. However you should have a mental list of skills you want to carry over to your next job. Providing a few bullets points of skills you would like to continue to develop can help your manager focus in on jobs responsibilities without limiting yourself to a specific group or role.
Start preparing yourself now for the next time someone asks you “what do you want to do”, because your answer may just help determine your next job.
