In alignment with career and readiness standards, job shadowing and on-the-job work are available in a variety of career pathways. Students develop and master competencies and skills over the semester. Thank you to the businesses and organizations in our area who work with us to provide these learning opportunities. If your organization is interested in participating, contact our CBE Coordinator, Katie Duncan. 

Benefits

• Improved understanding of the industry
• Clarity of career goals
• Networking
• New perspectives
• Increased confidence
• Enhanced problem-solving skills

Some of Our Programs

• Construction
• Auto Mechanics & Repair
• Marketing
• Finance
• Instrumental Music
• Small Animal Care
• Welding
• Fall Season Farm Production & Management
• Wildlife and Natural Resources
• Natural Resources Management
• Child Care & Development
• Advanced Child Care
• Culinary Arts

Exploring the world of education is one of many CBE options.

Who may participate? 

Students must be able to provide their own transportation to the job site. Seniors do have priority, but we are adding additional opportunities each year. 

When do students go to their job site?

Onsite learning occurs before or after school. The class is scheduled for 1st or 8th period so that students do not lose traditional academic instruction time due to transportation.

The Waterloo Career Center provides Career Technical Education (CTE) to students at schools in and around Waterloo, including students at Don Bosco High School. One of the only facilities of its kind in the state, the center allows students from area schools to experience real world training with industry experts. Students have the opportunity to explore careers with hands-on experiences in labs built to simulate real workplace environments.  

Contact Don Bosco College and Career Coach Ms. Abby Martin with questions about attending classes at the Waterloo Career Center.

Course listings and descriptions for 2025-26 (starting on page 30)

 In addition to meeting with our Don Bosco College and Career Coach Ms. Martin, the ICAN Succeed website is a fantastic place to start planning your future–and it's never too early to start thinking about what you want to do and how to make it happen!

The site includes a wealth of information and helpful links on these and more:

• career planning
• college planning
• financial aid

• schedule an appointment with an ICAN Advisor for help with college or career planning. 
• schedule a session to get assistance in completing the FAFSA form
• meet virtually or in person (nearest location is Cedar Falls) by scheduling online

• Freshmen/Sophomores
• Juniors/Seniors.  (see also making the most of your college visits)

SCHOLARSHIPS THAT USE THE LOCAL APPLICATION

• Curtis and Marie Bader Scholarship
• Steve Ludwig Memorial Scholarship
• Gene and Peg Mullen Scholarship
• Michael Mullen Scholarship
• Mary Alice Weber Memorial Scholarship
• Matthew Wilkerson Scholarship
• Jim Youngblut Memorial Scholarship
• Others not listed

SCHOLARSHIPS requiring SEPARATE APPLICATIONS

• Rita Weber Scholarship
  • Preview the Application 
  • Complete the application linked in the Google Form.

• Jesup Knights of Columbus Scholarship 
  • This scholarship is awarded by Council #8227 of Jesup, IA. 
  • Selection criteria:  1) financial need, 2) desire to obtain more education, 3) character, and 4) parish membership and participation. 
  • Preview the Application. Plan to write an essay on why you should be considered for this award including at least 100 words on what your faith means to you. 
  • Complete the application linked in the Google Form.

• Gert and Charlie Hogan Memorial Scholarship 
  • Preview the Application
  • Students will need to include a short essay (one or two paragraphs) on the following question: "How has your Catholic education impacted the person you are today?"
  • Complete the application linked in the Google Form.

• Jake Knepper Endowed Scholarship (application coming soon)

Kenneth Meyerhoff Scholarship-Waterloo Schools 

• This scholarship is through the Waterloo School System. Don Bosco Seniors are eligible to apply. The award ranges from $500 to $1000. 

• ACT scores are required. The Don Bosco College and Career Coach must add your ACT score to your Don Bosco Transcript, which you send to them with your application. The ACT Score Report is not accepted. 

• Mail your application before March 6 to Superintendent's Office, Attn:  Meyerhoff Scholarship Application, Waterloo Community School District, 1516 Washington Street, Waterloo, IA  50702. It may be possible to email your application to the Waterloo School Administration Office.

• Application (March 3, 2025 deadline)
  
  

Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa

• Community Foundation scholarships are offered annually for high school seniors and college students, as well as adults. Scholarships are for students who will be attending a college, university, trade school, or community college in the fall. 

• Most scholarships are for one year, but some are 2-year, some 4-year, and some are renewable. 

• Each scholarship may have its own eligibility requirements, but there is only one common application to complete. Visit their website to learn more. Details about the Scholarship Process are updated each January.