Let's Connect
Our Goals
- Allow students to DISCOVER skills and interests that align with their strengths and abilities.
- Help students EXPLORE career pathways through hands-on experiences.
- Keep students engaged in school while they LEARN from professionals in business & industry.
- CONNECT students to local job market experiences; keeping our best and brightest here, in Iowa, and growing local business.
DMACC Work-Based Learning Team
Karen Swanson
Director, Work-Based Learning & Career Advantage
kswanson4@dmacc.edu
515-965-7347
Jill Hoeck-Webb
Coordinator, Work-Based Learning
jmwebb8@dmacc.edu
515-964-6829
Renée Gillis-Arnold
Coordinator, Work-Based Learning
rgillisarnold@dmacc.edu
515-965-7117
Rachel Schantz-Colon
Coordinator, Intermediary Network/Disability Services/Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation
Services (IVRS)
rjschantz@dmacc.edu
515-965-7317
Emily Willett
Work-Based Learning Consultant
ehwillett@dmacc.edu
515-965-7006
Karen Schechinger
Project Coordinator
krschechinger@dmacc.edu
515-964-6838
Ready to engage with our team? Please connect with us!