Career Treks are a career exploration initiative that allows students to travel to various cities in order to gain insight into career fields of interest. During the pandemic the Career Trek program was expanded to include virtual treks as well.
This is a great opportunity to for students and employers to network, discuss internship and full-time job opportunities, and for students to learn about the company's environment, day-to-day operations, and the hiring process and timeline.
Employers can sponsor a trip for a group of students to visit their city, tour their office, or meet virtually. There is NO COST to students to participate and meals are included during in-person treks. Out-of-state treks may incur a small cost for transport and lodging.
Fall 2023 Schedule
Sept 7-8: Fashion & Beauty Career Trek
(Minneapolis) | Student Cost: $50
Oct 13: Criminal Justice Career Trek
(Cedar Rapids) | Student Cost: Free
Oct 27: West Des Moines TREK Day
(West Des Moines) | Student Cost: Free
Nov 2-3: Advertising & Design Career Trek
(Chicago) | Student Cost: $75
Nov 10: Working with Kids Career Trek
(Iowa City Area) | Student Cost: Free
Click on the link in the title and sign in to your Handshake account to view all the details and to register. Fees for out-of-state Treks will be billed to your u-bill and cover transportation, lodging and meals provided while in the host city. (Students will be responsible for paying for their own snacks and lunch while traveling to and from the host city for out-of-state treks.)
Past Career Treks
Virtual Career Trek with Braze
Virtual Career Trek with UTA
Virtual Career Trek with ChildServe
Virtual Career Trek with the FBI
Have Questions?
