Sheldon's Work-Based Learning Programs

08/16/2026

Practical AI skills for today's workplace.

08/14/2026

Starting (or running) your own business? Consider this opportunity from O'Brien County Economic Development Corporation

Calling All Entrepreneurs! We’re excited to host our second “Growing Together” Entrepreneur Event on Wednesday, October 7, from 6–8 p.m. at 610 Profit Street in Sanborn — and you won’t want to miss this one.

Our guest speaker, Michael Lewis of Lewis Marketing, will break down the four foundational elements every business needs:
• a strong logo
• a Google Business Profile
• a properly built website
• a simple CRM system to manage customers

He’ll show how these pieces work together to strengthen your online presence, reach more customers, and make marketing feel manageable instead of overwhelming.

This event is free to attend, pizza will be provided, and it’s part of our ongoing partnership between O’Brien and Osceola Counties to support local entrepreneurs.

🔗 Save your spot: https://forms.gle/PNruoXy4kzMeg216A

Let’s keep building momentum together!

08/13/2026

Another fantastic opportunity at our home-town community college! Thanks Northwest Iowa Community College for continuing to grow your program for our students!

Northwest Iowa Community College is growing opportunities for future agriculture leaders! 🌱

Beginning this fall, students can start their agriculture transfer journey right here on our Sheldon campus with new face-to-face agriculture courses taught by experienced agriculture professional Michael McCarty.

Whether your goal is to transfer to a four-year university, return to the family farm, or pursue a career in agribusiness, NCC offers an affordable way to build a strong foundation close to home.

New on-campus agriculture courses include:
🌾 Agricultural Finance
🐄 Animal Health
📈 Introduction to Agricultural Markets
🚜 Farm Business Management

Learn more about Agriculture Transfer Majors and how you can begin your bachelor's degree at Northwest Iowa Community College: https://nccbound.com/agriculture-online

08/11/2026

The Orab Athletic Booster Club Golf Outing for this weekend has filled up for registrations, but Silent Auction items are available for those at the tournament or who can't make the tournament to bid on. For those interested in bidding on the previous scoreboard from Orab Gym, come to the golf course, or contact Mr. Maassen for bidding!

07/28/2026

Sheldon Community School District is seeking a motivated, personable, and detail-oriented individual to join our exceptional team as a full-time Assistant School Business Official. Come be part of a district committed to Excellence. Every Student. Every Day.

Apply online through TeachIowa at Iowa.schoolspring.com or request an application or send a resume to [email protected].

For questions, contact the Superintendent’s office. Sheldon Community School District, 1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201

06/19/2026

Future veterinarians, this is your moment! In Vet Quest, campers will explore the world of animal care, learn about veterinary science, and discover what it takes to keep animals healthy and happy.

4th grade and up camp
June, 26 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
4-H Building, Osceola County Fairgrounds, Sibley

Register with the link in the comments below

05/27/2026

Learn how to use social media to grow your business — even if you’ve never created content before.

Join us for a hands on workshop with Content Creator Dan Cline of Midwest Small Town as he breaks down how local businesses and individuals can use platforms like Facebook, Podcasting, Instagram, and YouTube, to increase visibility, build trust, and reach new audiences.

📅 Date: June 5, 2026
🕙 Time: 11:00 a.m. - Noon
📍 Location: 610 Profit Street, 2nd Floor, Sanborn, Iowa
🎤 Presenter: Dan Cline, Midwest Small Town
💻 Registration: https://forms.gle/FC8kZY74sg62b43X9

⭐ What you’ll learn
• Why social media matters for small towns and rural businesses • How to set up or optimize your profiles • What types of posts and videos perform well on each platform • Simple filming and photography tips using your phone • How to write captions, titles, and tags so people actually find your content • How to stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed • How to turn everyday moments into engaging posts

⭐ Perfect for
• Small business owners • Entrepreneurs • Community organizations • Anyone curious about using social media more effectively

05/26/2026

So proud of our interns! Talk to Cindy Prewitt or Amanda De Groot for more information!

The Orab Internship Showcase was a great way to celebrate all the hard work students put in during their internships this semester. Students learned many valuable on-the-job skills and gained real-world experience while working with local businesses.

Riley Ball, Sanford
Emma Boone, Sheldon Schools
Kailey Elgersma, The Dental Office
Aubrey Erkes, Sanford
Bielka Escobar, Peoples Bank
Kalli Horner, Sanford
Jada Kamstra, Vamp Salon
Sophie Meyer, VNU
Koby Peelen, Ziegler CAT
Carlie Westra, Ashton State Bank

To finish the semester, students created slideshows and presentations to share what they learned with family, friends, staff, and business partners. Thank you to all the businesses and mentors who helped make these opportunities possible for our students! Way to go Orabs!

05/13/2026

Please join us on Tuesday, May 19 from 2:00 - 3:00 for our Work-Based Learning Showcase. This is a come-and-go event. Students will be set up in the Sheldon High School Commons and ready to visit with you about their internship experience this semester. This event is open to anyone in the community! We especially encourage families and friends of the students to join us and community representatives who are interested in learning about our internship program. Contact Cindy Prewitt ([email protected]) or Amanda De Groot ([email protected]) for more information. Like and share this post to spread the word!

05/05/2026

☀️ Summer Camps at NCC are here!

Looking for something fun, hands-on, and meaningful for your student this summer? Northwest Iowa Community College is offering a wide variety of camps in June and July for students in grades 4–12!

From coding, welding, and health sciences to entrepreneurship, drones, volleyball, and more, there’s something for every interest—and many camps are low-cost or even FREE.

🍴 Some camps even include lunch
📍 Held in Sheldon and at our Sioux Center Regional Center
👩‍🏫 Led by NCC instructors and industry professionals

It’s a great opportunity for students to try something new, build confidence, and maybe even discover a future career path.

👉 Check out the full list and register here:
https://nwicc.edu/summer-camps/

Spots are limited, so don’t wait!