Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will offer a wide range of no-cost classes throughout April as part of Community College Month, inviting residents to step inside classrooms, labs, and learning spaces across the region. 

Classes will be held throughout EICC’s service area, including Clinton Community College, Muscatine Community College, Scott Community College, and additional EICC facilities. The classes are open to the public and designed to be hands-on, practical, and welcoming to all experience levels. 

Community members can explore a broad mix of topics, from welding, vehicle care, and safety skills to creative workshops, technology basics, and career exploration. Classes run April 1–30. Space is limited, and registration is required. 

“Community College Month gives us a chance to open our doors and say thank you,” said Bryan Renfro, PhD, chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. “Our communities support our students and programs in countless ways, and this is one way we invite people to step inside, get curious, and experience learning up close.” 

Community College Month is recognized nationally each April to highlight the role community colleges play in education, workforce development, and community growth. 

“These classes are designed to be approachable and hands-on,” Renfro said. “Whether someone wants to try a new skill, explore an interest, or simply see what happens inside our labs and classrooms, we want them to feel welcome.” 

About Community College Month

Community College Month is coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees to increase awareness of the many economic, academic, and equity advantages. EICC is proud to be among 1,000+ institutions across the U.S. celebrating Community College Month. Here's why: 

Community Colleges

  • Provide higher education to students with the fewest resources and the greatest obstacles.
  • Are primary educators/certifiers of in-demand nursing and other healthcare professionals.
  • Offer the most affordable, high-quality postsecondary education.
  • Are the most in-demand institutions during and following times of economic recession.
  • Serve the most demographically and socioeconomically diverse students.
  • Guarantee fair admissions to all students.
  • Are there for their communities in times of crisis. 

(Source: acct.org)

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