Our Stories
Hear how Project IOWA has led people on all walks of life through self-exploration to find (or rediscover) their purpose and towards discovering fulfilling, stable careers.
Erin
Current Employment Drake University Why did you participate in Project IOWA’s Cultivating Careers program? I had been unemployed for 4.5 months after a heartbreaking layoff. My unemployment had ended. I was looking for a small group and/or 1:1 support for specific aspects of gaining a new career. Describe your
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Tia Bolden
When did you participate in Project Iowa’s program Cultivating Careers? Summer of 2021 Current Employment Accountant, Oakridge Neighborhood Why did you participate? For a better understanding of self and to hopefully change careers. Describe your experience with Project Iowa and working through the program. Five words I would use would
Tia's Story
Rachel Gai
Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Rachel Gai and I have four years’ experience in digital marketing, including storytelling, content creation, and social media marketing. I recently graduated with a degree in Business Marketing from Iowa State University with a minor
Rachel's Story
Kim Estes
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a single mom of a freshman in high school. I love music, long walks along the beaches of Cheyenne…oh sorry thought this was a dating app. When did you participate in Project Iowa’s program Cultivating Careers? February
Kim's Story