"[The best part of being an employee at Central Rivers AEA is] being involved in an innovative organization that offers opportunities to learn new skills that are needed to help me be productive in my career." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"I love the environment and services we provide. I feel like we make a difference and are allowed the flexibility to be able to independently work and create outside the box ideas. I would recommend working for Central Rivers AEA and have recruited quite a few employees." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"I'm motivated to work at Central Rivers AEA because of the students I work with and the understanding of administration. I know that if something comes up in my home life, I will have the flexibility to deal with it." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"The benefits and pay are really good, there are a lot of people to support a variety of needs. Working with children is a really important job, and I enjoy what I do..." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"What motivates me about Central Rivers AEA is the encouragement to utilize skills I have in the work I do. It is also the trust that I am doing my job..." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"CRAEA has made efforts in establishing collaboration and connections among staff in recent years. They have gone to great lengths to show employees that our mental health is important to them." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey

Student Toolbox

Anxiety and Worry

Coping with Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Youth High School and College Age

Struggling with coping during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact? You are not alone! This resource will help you understand what you could be experiencing, provide ideas to help, and share suggestions of how to reach out if you need help.

Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress

This resource from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America provides parents, caregivers, families, and students with practical strategies to cope with anxiety

A Compassionate Guide to Managing Anxiety vol.2

Anxiety can become overwhelming, especially in times of crisis. This resource from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America provides practical strategies and supports to cope with anxiety.

Suicide

Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide

This resource provides parents and educators with an understanding of suicide risk factors, warning signs and guidance of what to do if a child or adolescent is at risk for suicide.