For Faculty & Staff

Career Services partners with faculty and staff to help students connect their education to meaningful career opportunities.

Whether your students are preparing to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution, we offer classroom presentations, workshops, employer engagement opportunities, and career readiness support.

Career & Technical Education (CTE) & Health Programs

Rachel Boyd

Rachel Boyd

Director of CTE Workforce Partnerships, Recruitment & Placement

rboyd@scciowa.edu

Supports: Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Health students

Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Health programs prepare students for career-focused professions through hands-on learning and industry-aligned training. The Director of CTE Workforce Partnerships, Recruitment & Placement works exclusively with these programs to support student career readiness and employer engagement.

Support for Faculty Includes:

  • Program-specific classroom presentations
  • Résumé, interview, and job readiness workshops tailored to industry expectations
  • Coordination of employer speakers, industry panels, and workplace tours
  • Support for internships, apprenticeships, clinical experiences, and other work-based learning opportunities
  • Assistance with employer partnerships and recruitment efforts
  • Labor market information and industry trends relevant to your program

This role is dedicated to helping CTE and Health students successfully transition from education to employment.

Transfer, Liberal Arts, and General Education Programs

Kelsey Howard

Kelsey Howard

Career Services Specialist

khoward@scciowa.edu

Supports: Associate of Arts (AA), Criminology, Transfer, Liberal Arts, and Undecided students

The Career Services Specialist supports students in transfer-oriented and non-CTE pathways, including Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, Criminology, Social Work, General Education, and Undecided majors.

Support for Faculty Includes:

  • Career exploration presentations and activities
  • Résumé, cover letter, and interview preparation workshops
  • Handshake demonstrations and job search guidance
  • Classroom visits focused on career readiness and professional development
  • Employer engagement and networking opportunities aligned with academic programs
  • Support for students exploring majors, careers, and transfer pathways

This role helps students connect their academic experiences to career goals, transfer opportunities, and future employment.

Request a Classroom Visit

Career Services is available to provide presentations, workshops, employer panels, and customized career readiness programming for your students.

To schedule a classroom visit or discuss opportunities for collaboration, contact:

Rachel Boyd
Director of CTE Workforce Partnerships, Recruitment & Placement

or

Kelsey Howard
Career Services Specialist

We look forward to partnering with you to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.

Contact Us

CTE Career Services
Phone: (319) 208-5092
Text: (319) 250-7064
Email: careerservices@scciowa.edu

Schedule an Appointment