Are you or is a young person you know aged 14–21 ready to get inspired about the future? Our Thrive Thursday: Career Lab Series is officially opening its doors to everyone! Join us in person or virtually via Zoom.
What’s in it for you?
- Inspirational Guest Speakers: Hear firsthand stories from professionals about their roads to success.
- Expert Library Panels: Discover powerful accessibility tools, career planning resources, and resume-building tips.
- Flexible Attendance: Join us in person or virtually from anywhere!
Whether you have a specific career goal or just want to explore the possibilities, you belong here.
Attendance is free, but please fill out the form below so we have an accurate count on how many attendees to expect and be able provide a Zoom link.
Register Here
Guest Spotlights:
Cody Silker-Wilhite, DO, Guthrie County Hospital Pediatrician
Dr. Silker has been caring for Iowa’s youth since 2012. After moving from Minnesota, she completed her medical education at Des Moines University and her pediatric residency at Blank Children’s Hospital and quickly making Iowa her permanent personal and professional home.
What she’ll share:
- The Medical Path: The reality of navigating medical school, residency, and stepping into full-time pediatric practice.
- The Joy of Pediatrics: Why she believes kids make every day fun and how she focuses on building long-term family relationships to help patients grow into kind, confident individuals.
- Life Beyond the Clinic: How she balances a thriving medical career with family life in West Des Moines, outdoor adventures, and being a huge Caitlin Clark fan!
Christina Freeman, Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) at IESBVI
Christina will be sharing her journey to becoming a champion for blind students in the Great Prairie AEA area. Come hear about her college and career path, the resources that shaped her journey, and how she built a rewarding career making a daily impact in the lives of students.
Ready to start planning your future?
We would absolutely love to share the stories, wisdom, and incredible insights of our guest speakers with anyone ready to kickstart their career journey! To view our complete schedule, explore speaker bios, and find all the details you need, please visit our Thrive Thursday Tab Here. Don’t forget to reserve your spot and we can’t wait to see you there!
