With our equity committee’s input and reaching out to our buildings, we have put together a short document summarizing our current programs, initiatives, and plans as well as some quick information about the district:
If you feel we missed something or have feedback, please contact:
Evan Gratteau-Zinnel
[email protected]
319-433-1870
The equity website has returned, with the goal of providing more resources to our staff and students, as well as our parents and community. There are more updates to the website to come, including a resources page, connections to our research practice partner, and additional opportunities to get involved! Check back here regularly and look for our updates on social media!
Manufacturing 101 is a pre-apprenticeship program where participating candidates receive rigorous technical content based on industry standards along with the soft skills during one semester of classroom and hands on training in Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Processes, Production and Maintenance. Targeted at Waterloo High School juniors and individuals needed to upskill to be readily prepared for the workforce, they also participate in a semester/summer of on-the-job-training at TechWorks or with a local company.
Upon completion of the program participants receive a Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) .
Creating a qualified pool of candidates reduces hiring and training cost as well as turnover. Increasing technical skills in your workforce is a prerequisite for competing globally. Additionally, it is widely known that companies with more diversity have increased productivity. Partnering with Waterloo Schools, one of the most diverse districts in Iowa, increases the amount of diverse candidates for companies’ talent pools.
Contact Joy Briscoe at [email protected] if you are interested!
Mission: to increase the amount of diverse, culturally responsive highly-skilled educators for Waterloo Schools.
Vision: to develop extraordinary educators while enhancing students’ experiences and cultivating a climate that values differences and sustains success with robust, comprehensive support and mentorship. University of Northern Iowa staff collaborates with Waterloo teaching staff to give students a digital experience that support their interest in careers in education.
Contact Joy Briscoe at [email protected] for dates and times if you are interested!
The Waterloo Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service areas:
It is the policy of the Waterloo Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Kingsley Botchway II, Chief Officer of Human Resources and Equity, 1516 Washington Street, Waterloo, IA 50702, 319-433-1800, [email protected].