EICC News

Confidence at Work and Home: Dayana Vargas’ Story

Confidence means everything at work — and for Dayana Vargas, an advanced machine operator at HNI Workplace Furnishings, it’s changed her experience on the line and beyond.

Get Ready for Fall at EICC — Saturday Registration Event on August 16

We’re making it even easier for you to get set for the Fall 2025 semester.

Discover the Writer in You: EICC Offers Two New Fall Writing Classes

CNC Technician Training Supports Local Manufacturing Workforce

EICC is offering a CNC Entry-Level Technician course this fall to help meet growing demand for skilled workers in the region’s machining and manufacturing industries.

Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2025 | Oct. 20

Private and public colleges, universities and technical schools will assemble for the area’s largest college fair—The Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2025.

EICC Launches Regional Workforce Development and Training Survey

This effort is a key step in better understanding the real-time needs of local industries and ensuring that EICC continues to deliver responsive, high-quality training solutions for our ever-evolving workforce landscape.

Blueprint for a Comeback

Christopher Bolin overcame addiction, rediscovered his purpose, and found a path forward at Scott Community College. From earning his physics transfer degree to leading campus initiatives like SMART Recovery, Chris transformed his life with the support of EICC. Now, he’s headed to Milwaukee School of Engineering—proof that with grit, growth, and guidance, your next is now.

Two EICC Professionals Honored for Excellence in Career and Technical Education

Two professionals from Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to career and technical education in Iowa.

$1.65 Million in Funding Secured for Expansion of Muscatine Industrial Technology Center

The project represents a 50% expansion of the current facility, allowing MCC to significantly increase its capacity to deliver high-demand career and technical programs.

Starting Over, Rising Above

Joeanna Moore returned to college at 28, searching for purpose. Four years later, the SCC graduate is headed to Columbia University—proof that it’s never too late to begin again.