Kirkwood Community College Partnership
Source - Kirkwood Community College
Why It Matters
Long-term partnerships like this create meaningful impact by reaching individuals at every stage—from students entering the workforce to professionals leading organizations.
By integrating wellness, leadership, and continuous improvement into education, this collaboration helps shape more resilient people, teams, and workplaces.
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Delivering leadership, wellness, and workforce development programming
Overview
Beginning in 2026, Fifth Season Consulting partnered with Kirkwood Community College to support a range of teaching, facilitation, and workforce development initiatives across continuing education, corporate training, and academic programs.
This ongoing collaboration reflects a shared commitment to equipping individuals and organizations with the skills needed for sustainable performance, leadership development, and real-world application.
The Opportunity
Organizations and learners increasingly need development opportunities that go beyond theory—focusing instead on:
Practical leadership skills
Workplace well-being
Continuous improvement and adaptability
Kirkwood sought experienced facilitation and instruction to support both professional learners and academic students across multiple programs.
Approach
Fifth Season Consulting contributes across several key areas:
Continuing Education (2026–Present)
Facilitating courses on wellness, leadership, and continuous improvement conceptsCorporate Training & Facilitation (2026–Present)
Leading workshops for organizations, including lunch & learns, offsites, and all-hands sessionsLeadership Programming (2026–Present)
Teaching in Season 3 of The Bridge series (2026–2027)
Facilitating Kirkwood’s Emerging Leaders in Transportation certification program (beginning 2027)Academic Instruction (2026–Present)
Teaching Supply Chain within the Leadership in Manufacturing Tier 2 program
Serving as Adjunct Instructor for the Business program (BUS-102 beginning Fall 2026)
Each engagement is designed to be interactive, practical, and directly applicable to real workplace challenges.
Impact
Through this partnership, Fifth Season supports:
Development of emerging and experienced leaders
Increased awareness of sustainable work practices
Stronger alignment between education and workforce needs
Participants gain tools they can immediately apply—bridging the gap between learning and doing.

