The Blueprint for Iowa’s Future Workforce
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* Registration open until 3/1/26 at 12:00 AM (CST)
Event Details
How do we prepare students for a rapidly changing economy? Join Joe Murphy, President of the Iowa Business Council (IBC), for an exclusive look at the groundbreaking findings from the IBC’s statewide workforce review. This free, one-hour virtual session moves beyond theory to define the four pillars every student needs to thrive in today’s market: Communication, Resiliency, Organizational Mindset, and Tolerance for Ambiguity.
These "Professional Success Proficiencies" aren’t just buzzwords—they are the essential skills Iowa’s top employers are looking for right now.
Why Attend?
- Discover the Data: Get a first look at the workforce study that defines the future of Iowa’s talent pipeline.
- Bridge the Gap: Learn how these proficiencies apply to every job and every occupation, regardless of industry.
- Expert Dialogue: Go beyond the report with a high-level guided conversation featuring:
- Dr. Wendy Mihm-Herold, President & CEO of iJAG
- TJ Schneckloth, Superintendent of Davenport Community Schools
Don’t miss this opportunity to align your strategy with the needs of Iowa’s business leaders.
For More Information:
12199 Stratford DriveClive, Iowa 50325
United States 515.267.1115
Presenters
Joe Murphy, Iowa Business Council President
Joe Murphy is the president of the Iowa Business Council. In this role, he leads an organization comprised of CEOs and top executives from some of the largest employers in Iowa. The Iowa Business Council serves as a catalyst to elevate Iowa’s long-term economic vitality through global thought leadership, research, and advocacy.
Wendy Mihm-Herold, iJAG President/CEO
Wendy is the president/CEO of iJAG, a nonprofit organization associated with the national affiliate, Jobs for Americas Graduates. Since in 1999, iJAG has led the implementation of age-appropriate career development curriculum, resources and experiences for middle school and high school students across Iowa and Illinois. Currently, the organization serves more than 7,200 students.
TJ Schneckloth, Davenport Community Schools Superintendent
With 30 school buildings serving Davenport, Blue Grass, Buffalo and Walcott, Davenport Community Schools are resource-rich, blending student and family support programs with a wide array of curricular offerings to create a quality learning environment for all students.