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Thursday, Oct. 26 (Cedar Valley)
Fall Break – No Fee

Saturday, April 20-Monday, April 22 (Des Moines and Minneapolis) 
Tour Week – $100 Fee

The Orange Connection is a career mentoring experience designed to allow you to connect and/or “shadow” with Wartburg alumni in metropolitan areas. This is a great opportunity to learn more about a specific occupation or line of work you might be interested in.  

You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the knowledge, skills, talents, and level of education required for the job, as well as learn about the important responsibilities and tasks associated with your mentor’s position. While the purpose of the Orange Connection is to gather career-related information and expand your network, it also allows you to build your interviewing skills, become aware of trends in the field, and see workforce technologies in action.

Participating in the Orange Connection will:

  • Discover information about potential majors and minors at Wartburg.
  • Gain essential insight into certain occupations and careers.
  • Experience what it’s like to work in a large metropolitan area.
  • Learn how to successfully balance your personal and professional life.
  • Connect with alumni and learn about how they have been impacted by their Wartburg experiences. 

Campus Contact

Amy Tucker '10

Assistant Director for Career & Alumni Engagement

Past Placements in Des Moines, Iowa 
Job Shadowing Mentor Organization
Magazine Editor Meredith Corporation
Marketing Manager Downtown Community Alliance
State Senator State of Iowa
House of Representatives State of Iowa
Internal Medicine Broadlawns Medical Center
Hospital Administrator McFarland Clinic
Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist On with Life
District Conservationist Natural Resources Conservation Services
Software Developer INTL FCStone
Events and Marketing Coordinator      Des Moines Arts Center
Business Analyst Principal Financial Group
Research Associate New Link Genetics
Systems Analyst Guide One Insurance
Corporate Events Director American Heart Association
Audit Manager Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Occupational Therapist Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Recreation Coordinator City of West Des Moines
Chief Medicolegal Death Investigator Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office