Mindi Heitland

All things work-based learning. Wife and mom raising two boys. Passionate about connecting schools and businesses. Find me on a court or field.

[Mindi Heitland @mheit23]

Incredible initiative that takes work-based learning to the next level by truly investing in the school-community partnership. This is how we build lasting impact!

[Kristy Volesky @kristy_volesky]

What happens when education and community drift apart?
That question launched EduVitality.
Free tools now available to help you reconnect the dots. ⬇️
#EduVitality #Education #CommunityLeadership #FutureReady

[Mindi Heitland @mheit23]

@HyVee 100!

[Drake Relays @DrakeRelays]

Our own @DrakeRelays Assistant Director Emily McKibben was highlighted by @DSMpartnership, talking about what brought the Waukee native back to #DSMUSA after years away from Iowa. Check it out!
https://t.co/ZSPYZ1svSi

[Northwest Boys Track & Field @NWBoysTrack]

K-5 Future Champions T&F Camp! Information below, get registered now!

[West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce @WDMCHAMBER]

INTERN ALERT! 🤩 Colson Thayer is a senior at Waukee NW High School. He's a talented writer working on articles spotlighting exciting things going on across the community. He plans to major in journalism and Spanish with a music minor at Drake in the fall. Welcome to the team!

[Iowa Intermediary Network @iowa_insider]

@DMACCNews Career Discovery Network recently partnered with The Palmer Group to host a Professional Skills Workshop. 175 students from @DCGDistrict, @WaukeeAPEX, Northwest, @JohnstonCSD and @NorwalkSchools participated in a variety of interviews and sessions.

[Kuder @Kuder]

Kuder would like to congratulate our intern, Zach Nigg, on his graduation from high school!

We continue to support all students, parents, and teachers with our free Success at Home toolkit: https://t.co/xzIqV4qddf

[Mindi Heitland @mheit23]

Mack and Turner completed the @DrakeRelays Relays at Home Challenge today! #MyDrakeRelays

[Kuder @Kuder]

We’re thrilled that we can help support local career and technical (#CTE) initiatives like the school-to-work program at @WaukeeHS, which gives students real-world experience that extends beyond school. #CTEMonth #careerteched

[Kuder @Kuder]

"My biggest advice to students who are planning on going to college is to seek out scholarships early on..." In this week's blog our school-to-work intern, Zach, offers his advice on searching for #scholarships Read more: https://t.co/Jwoz0CwzLl #financialaid #college #education

[Clive Chamber of Commerce @CliveChamber]

Know of a graduating senior in the Waukee or West Des Moines school district? The Clive Chamber is providing two $1000 scholarships to those students. Get all the details here!
https://t.co/6KfSkDu0h2

[Mindi Heitland @mheit23]

Congrats to STW interns on the homecoming court!

[Iowa Department of Education @IADeptofEd]

Hal Wilson, owner of H3 Custom Clothing talks to students about professional dress at the @DMACCNews Career Discovery Network professional skills workshop. @NorwalkSchools @JohnstonCSD @WaukeeCSD @futurereadyiowa #iaedchat

[Iowa Department of Education @IADeptofEd]

Students are learning about how to craft a purposeful and professional resume today at the @DMACCNews Career Discovery Network professional skills workshop. @WaukeeCSD @JohnstonCSD @NorwalkSchools @WaukeeAPEX @futurereadyiowa @ThePalmerGroup

[Iowa Department of Education @IADeptofEd]

Students from @WaukeeCSD are taking part in mock interviews and learning from business leaders today at the
@DMACCNews Career Discovery Network professional skills workshop at @WaukeeAPEX. #iaedchat #iaedfuture
@futurereadyiowa

[Waukee APEX @WaukeeAPEX]

Did you know that 59.2% of the 2019 graduating class completed a work-based learning experience in APEX, School-to-Work, or both? That is almost 400 students that took advantage of this free career guidance and growth opportunity through @WaukeeCSD.

[Waukee Boys Track & Field @WaukeeBoysTrack]

Great to see some young Waukee Tracksters getting involved @DrakeRelays tonight as well!

[Kuder @Kuder]

Our Kuder intern recently interviewed certified master resume writer, @WendyEnelow. Check out Wendy's tips for students looking to organize their resumes and make them stand out. https://t.co/FuusEnaqyE #resumewriting #student #internship #careerdevelopment #edchat

[Waukee APEX @WaukeeAPEX]

Are you a Waukee APEX active business partner with job openings or summer internships available? Let us help you advertise to our alumni! Send information about your open positions on our contact form at https://t.co/49dcLijPgO, and we will help you get the word out!

[Mindi Heitland @mheit23]

Waukee Juniors! The School-to-Work registration period is now open for 2019-2020. Applications are available in Student Services and due by 1/9/19.