Easterseals Iowa empowers people to live independent, full lives. We make a lasting difference in the lives of over 3, Iowans each year by providing essential services to children and adults with disabilities and their families. Over the past 5 years Easterseals Iowa has made tremendous strides thanks to the support of our commβ¦. Over the past 5 years Easterseals Iowa has made tremendous strides thanks to the support of our community, our dedicated team members and our generous donors.
Our food truck: The Sunnyside Express hit the streets with a unique and delicious menu. We are continuing to evaluate our community needs and meet them with appropriate and innovative programming. We have exciting things coming up in , and look forward to a year full of inclusion and empowerment. The best way to find out if you like something is to try it! This annual Summer Career Camp provides students with the opportunity to explore careers, build work readiness skills, interact with employers and tour local companies.
It gives employers an opportunity to discuss their employment needs, what skills are needed to do these jobs, and ways to prepare to work in a related field.
Tom made time during the morning visit to have his mechanics work directly with the students. They were greeted with orange juice and Daylight Donuts, which made for a great start! They had serious experience and got their hands dirty changing oil, replacing tires and working on an air conditioning unit. We need this next generation of talented mechanics. If they can find out they like this now, they can quickly move to a career like this in the future after high school.
The Easterseals Iowa mission is important to Tom, especially supporting children and young adults. Easterseals Iowa program leader Anna Engler said this was the most interactive experience the students had and was a favorite from the summer programming. They learned what it takes to repair a car and the years of training needed.
