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Future Ready Boone & Story

Over 55,000 jobs are expected to be added to central Iowa by 2026, many of which are high-demand careers offering strong job security. Additionally, these positions range in education requirements providing different pathways for different learners. Utilizing our Future Ready programming helps students explore career opportunities, connect with local employers and learn more about their community.

Collaborative Work-Based Learning Projects

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Annual Teaching for the Workforce Academy

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Connect with students and teachers on the Future Ready Iowa Clearinghouse to find solutions for real business needs and projects.
Work-Based Learning Projects
​Provide students with unique workplace experience through company tours, job shadows and internship opportunities.
Bring Students on Site
Educators are invited to ​participate in ​the Teaching for the Workforce Academy professional development opportunity to learn more abut the local workforce landscape and how to help students transition from school to work. 
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Career Exploration & Preparedness

It’s never too early to start thinking about what you want to be when you grow up! Future Ready Boone & Story is designed to connect PK-12 teachers, students, parents and local businesses to strengthen synergies within the community and provide students with unique, hands-on learning experiences that will help them be future ready, whatever that future may be! Below you'll find the sixteen career pathways outlined by the Future Ready Iowa initiative. Click on areas you're interested in to learn more about career opportunities, education requirements, average salaries and more!

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304 Main St.
Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone: (515) 232-2310
About the Ames Chamber
Centrally and conveniently located in the heart of the Midwest and Iowa, Ames is known for its healthy, stable economy, flourishing cultural environment, and the world-renowned Iowa State University.
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With over 700 members, the Ames Chamber of Commerce strives to make Ames a better place to live, work, and do business by strengthening the economic vitality and the quality of life in the Ames community.
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    • Leadership Ames >
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