News Pella Career Academy

WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella joined a crowd of supporters to celebrate the commitment of area high school students who enrolled in work-based learning apprenticeship and certificate opportunities. Students from Pella, Pella Christian, Knoxville, Prairie City-Monroe, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars, North Mahaska, and homeschool backgrounds are embarking on a journey to gain technical […]

Congratulations to Marie Vander Wilt for being the first Pella High alum to complete a United States Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship in Patient Care. Marie received skills training at the Career Academy of Pella through the WorkSMART Connector program, with work-based learning experience at The Cottages and Pella Regional Health Center. Marie shares, “I […]

A group of students showcased local apprenticeships at a “Day on the Hill” earlier this month. Students were visited by state lawmakers, including State Senator Ken Rozenboom and Representative Barb Kniff McCulla.  They showcased their work-based learning experiences through WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella. The School Administrators of Iowa, the Iowa Association […]

Landon Hudson has officially completed his Culinary/Hospitality Apprenticeship through the Career Academy of Pella. Congratulations to Landon Hudson for earning Registered Apprenticeship certification in Hospitality and Culinary Arts from the United States Department of Labor.  Landon received professional training at the Career Academy of Pella through the WorkSMART Connector program, with work-based learning experience at Central […]

The Career Academy of Pella hosted an Open House on Wednesday, October 4th, showcasing the new Advanced Manufacturing lab.  Local business and industry leaders, as well as State of Iowa officials, interacted with Pella High students who demonstrated the new high tech equipment.     Click here to see KNIA-KRLS coverage of the event.

Pella High School hosted a WorkSmart Connector Apprenticeship signing event on Wednesday to celebrate 30 area students. Congratulations to all the new apprenticeship students! Thank you WorkSmart Connector and all the local businesses who will be partnering with the students for these opportunities. Click here to see KNIA-KRLS coverage of the event.  

Pella, Iowa – The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announced Pella Community School District as one of the 37 school districts joining the STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) + HD (High Demand) Program. The STEM BEST Program brings schools and businesses together to provide students with real workplace experiences, introduce businesses and career […]

Aidan Brand and Henry Hick, both 2022 Pella High School graduates, have officially completed their Welding Apprenticeships through the Career Academy of Pella. Following his apprenticeship, Aidan Brand is now a full time Welder at Vermeer. Henry Hick completed his apprenticeship at Co-Line. Congrats to Aidan and Henry!