The Career Academy of Pella and WorkSmart Connector invite you to attend Work-Based Learning Information Night at Pella High School on October 20 at 6:30 p.m. Our program offers a variety of apprenticeships and certificate programs and is open to students from high schools throughout the region. Learn more at www.worksmartconnector.org Apprenticeship programs: Construction Trades […]
Tuesday evening, guests gathered to celebrate 2026 Pella High School graduate Izzy Roose at her “Taste of Haiti” apprenticeship capstone event. Through WorkSMART Connector, Izzy gained valuable experience working with local employers in the hospitality industry. She showcased the skills she developed by leading a Haitian cooking class featuring Haitian spaghetti, plantains with vegetable slaw, […]
At last night’s School Board meeting, Pella Community Schools proudly presented its first-ever Dutch Difference Maker Award to Lowell Ernst, who serves as the district’s Director of K–12 Instruction. This new award recognizes staff members and community partners who go above and beyond in their service to Pella Community Schools. Beginning his 29th year with […]
We’re thrilled to welcome our new staff members to the Pella Community School District for the 2026–27 school year! This talented group will be joining buildings across the district, including Lincoln Elementary, Madison Elementary, Jefferson Intermediate, Pella Middle School, Pella High School, and the Career Academy of Pella. Let’s extend a warm Pella welcome and […]
ATTN: Pella High School students – Attend three 3-hour local career prep sessions this summer and earn $150! Employers want to help local high school students think about and prepare for future careers, and will pay each student to participate! Active group sessions will focus on personal finance, goal achievement, resume and interview preparation, your “elevator pitch” and […]
WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella recently joined community supporters for a student signing event to recognize nearly 50 area high school students who have committed to work-based learning opportunities with local employers. Students from Pella High School, along with peers from other schools and homeschool backgrounds, are beginning hands-on experiences that will […]
Cadyn Rollings, a 2025 Pella High School graduate, recently hosted his Hospitality Capstone dinner with huge success. More than 75 community members attended the Italian dinner planned, prepared, and hosted by Cadyn. The event completes his Hospitality Registered Apprenticeship certification through WorkSMART Connector, the work-based learning program hosted by the Career Academy of Pella (CAP). […]
WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella are honored to receive the STEM BEST Award and the Credentials to Computer Science Careers Grant from the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Department of Education! In partnership with Central College and the City of Pella, these funds will support summer training opportunities for Marion […]
Recently at Pella High School, more than 60 community members volunteered their time to speak with our iLead classes about their careers. Students learned about education and training pathways, pay and job outlooks, the rewards and challenges of various careers, and received valuable advice. They also had the opportunity to ask questions and make real-world […]