b'EDUCATIONATHLETICS. ARTS. INNOVATION.CAREER ACADEMY SPORTS POWERHOUSEPella Community Schools and Pella Christian Schools areThe Career Academy of Pella is a state-of-the-art centerknown for athletic excellence, with numerous individualswhere the Pella Community School District offers coursesholding state records and teams earning repeated stateand programs focusing on career and technical education.championships. Winning legacy programs include:Students are introduced to a variety of skilled areas wherefootball, track, cross country, baseball, softball, andthey experience hands-on learning, helping them identifyvolleyball. Students also enjoy sports opportunities notareas of interest and guide them toward relevant post-often found in smaller districts, including a Girls Wrestlingsecondary education.Team and a competitive Swim Team.JAZZ BAND + MARCHING BAND ROBOTICS CLUBORCHESTRA + SHOW CHOIRAn after-school program for high school students calledAward winning programs including multiple State Titles!The Bionic Dutch. They participate in roboticsThe Marching Band was invited to perform in the Roseth competitions, with a strong history of success includingBowl Parade (three times) and the 250Americanmultiple state championships. Students learn skills inCelebration in Washington D.C.areas like engineering, programming, and public relations. GRADES K-12WorkSMART Connector is a community-poweredGRADES 7-12partnership among local schools, colleges, employers, and regional stakeholders. Its mission is simple: connect areatalent to local career opportunities while promoting studentspersonal growth and the economic vitality of our communities.The program centers on work-based learning, giving students the chance to earn a GRADES 10-12 AND BEYONDpaycheck, gain job experience, and receive college credit, all at the same time. Itenhances traditional career and college pathways, with hands-on learning anddeveloping skills that are critical to employment.Students can choose from three pathways: POST HIGH SCHOOLRegistered ApprenticeshipA collaboration between schools and businessesleading to a nationally recognized credential.CertificationTraining that results in a nationally recognized career credential.Certificate of CompletionAn employer-designed program offering valuablecareer experience and local industry recognition. DURING EMPLOYMENTBeyond technical skills, students build leadership, learn financial and timemanagement, and participate in workforce readiness, mentoring, and communityLearn Moreengagement programs. Employers benefit by building their talent pipeline andLearn Morehelping shape the next generation of skilled talent.WorkSMART Connector is supported by area employers, K12 schools, the CareerAcademy of Pella, as well as Central College, William Penn University, and regionalcommunity colleges. Recognized by the State of Iowa as a STEM BEST program worksmartconnector.organd creator of the Iowa High School Registered Apprenticeship Playbook, it standsas a model for innovative career pathways.For students, its a chance to explore and grow. For the community, its an investment in a strong, skilled future workforce.21'