Student Outreach

Advanced manufacturing is one of the fastest growing areas of employment across the country, and yet, people don’t know a lot about what manufacturing has to offer. Geater would like to offer you the opportunity to learn about what careers are available to your student. We are committed to leading the way on educating students on the possibilities that are out there in advanced manufacturing.

What We Offer

We have a lot to offer students, teachers, and school districts:

Job Shadows
Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Registered Apprenticeship Program
Internship Opportunities
Tours
Industry Guest Speakers
Equipment Training
School & Program Sponsorships
Hands-on Classroom & STEM Activities
Teacher Externships
Student Mentoring and Career Support

These are just a few of the things we offer here at Geater to area students and schools. You can sign-up for a tour, speaker, or classroom activity using the form on the Tours & Speakers page here. Otherwise contact our Student Outreach Coordinator by email mtrumbauer@geater.com or by phone (319) 334-6026 ext. 137 to partner with Geater on another idea.

Who We Are

Our student outreach program is focused on educating students, teachers, counselors, and administrators about the rewarding career opportunities available in advanced manufacturing while helping schools provide meaningful, real-world experiences for their students. By introducing students to career possibilities early, we can help them discover their interests, develop valuable skills, and see a future for themselves in manufacturing and other high-demand careers.

Geater participates in local career and job fairs, STEM festivals, and career exploration events, providing students with opportunities to learn directly from industry professionals and gain a better understanding of the careers available to them. We welcome teachers through the Iowa Externship program and provides students with job shadow and internship opportunities through school-to-work programs. We also partner with schools to provide engaging classroom activities for students of all grade levels, as well as speakers who share practical knowledge on topics such as resume writing, interview skills, career readiness, and advanced manufacturing.