Meeting scheduled for Sept. 4, local leaders and general public invited to attend
MONTICELLO, Iowa (August 21, 2024)–Kirkwood Community College will hold the first meeting of the institution’s Jones County Leadership Council on September 4, from 8-9:30 a.m., at the Kirkwood Jones County Regional Center in Monticello. Kirkwood President Kristie Fisher, college officials, local community leaders, and members of the general public are all expected to be in attendance.
The goal of the County Leadership Council is to bring key stakeholders together for a discussion about how Kirkwood’s impactful resources are utilized in their community. The topics discussed will relate to the college’s work throughout Jones County including workforce development, current trends, college statistics, common areas of interest, new opportunities and economic impact among others. In addition, college leaders would like to hear from attendees about how Kirkwood can help address the pressing education, training and workforce needs of Jones County.
To Kirkwood Jones County Regional Center Director Lisa Folken, the leadership council is a great opportunity for college leaders and members of the community to have a direct, in-person dialog about the future of high education and workforce in the county.
“This is a chance for the people of Jones County to have their voice heard about the education and workforce issues that matter to their communities,” said Folken. “We’ve invited local business and industry leaders, city and county officials, area educators, donors and many other movers and shakers who can lend their expertise to the discussion. At the same time, we feel it’s crucial to open the meeting to anyone living in Jones County who feels they can contribute. Everyone is welcome to be a part of this amazing opportunity and we’re all very excited.”
The college plans to hold two County Leadership Council meetings per year in the fall and spring.
For more information, and to RSVP, please contact Lisa Folken at 319-465-2305 or lisa.folken@kirkwood.edu.
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What: Kirkwood Community College Jones County Leadership Council Meeting
Where: Kirkwood Jones County Regional Center, 220 Welter Drive in Monticello
When: Wednesday, September 4, from 8-9:30 a.m.
Who can attend: The meeting is open to the public
RSVP: Contact Lisa Folken at 319-465-2305 or lisa.folken@kirkwood.edu