Sheldon's Work-Based Learning Programs

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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!

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!

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

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!