Lighting a Fire on Leadership

January 24, 2023 | Griffin Wagner

At first, there were some doubters in the classroom at Clysar Industries. Not everyone believed they needed Frontline Leadership Training from EICC.

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Welders

January 24, 2023 | Griffin Wagner

Mike Begyn is the kind of instructor students gravitate toward. A plain-spoken welder and horseman, Mike tells them exactly what they need to hear: “You can do anything you put your mind to. Try again!”

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2023 Connie Campbell Memorial Customer Service Award Announced

January 17, 2023 | Ann Eisenman

Computer Technology Support Specialist Kelsey Snyder is the recipient of the annual recognition first awarded in 2007.

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EICC designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber-Defense

December 5, 2022 | Dawn Neuses

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is one of only three higher education institutions in the state to be recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).

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A Vision Coming to Life

October 1, 2022 | Johnna Kerres

Simmering soups, virtual welders, auto lifts, and more were on full display as hundreds of people soaked in the sights, sounds, and smells of EICCs' brand new Clinton Career Advancement Center late last year.

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Innovation Brought to Reality

March 17, 2022 | Griffin Wagner

Scott Community College student creates virtual reality training for local non-profit organization Sitting behind his computer, light illuminating his face, keys clacking and mouse swirling, Chad Behal is able to flawlessly create immersive environments in virtual reality (VR). With skills learned from the Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) program at Scott Community College, 3D modeling,…

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Answering the Call

April 20, 2020 | Johnna Kerres

From Business Owner to Medical Student Very few of us know what our true calling is when we’re 18-years-old and tasked with choosing a path. For those who miss the mark, or who don’t figure out their passion until later in life, starting a new career isn’t often an option. Tyler Gibson didn’t always know…

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The Art of Healing

April 20, 2020 | Johnna Kerres

Scott Community College alumnus turns passion into purpose On any given day, Kenneth Cunningham can most likely be found with a paintbrush in hand blasting music in his art studio, his cat observing the paint strokes from a table, or even perched on his shoulder, while his dog lays happily at his feet. The scene…

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Job Driven Training

November 4, 2019 | Johnna Kerres

Preparing Apprentices for the Future Here at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, helping students achieve their dreams is what we do. If you’ve read this magazine before, you’ve seen countless stories about students realizing their potential or landing their ideal job. What may come as a surprise are the many ways in which we help students…

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From tragedy to tears of joy

November 12, 2018 | alaneastern

A little self-belief can go a long way. At least that’s the way Jennifer Zamora sees it. “One of our greatest battles is within our own minds. Try to change the way you think about yourself, you’re wrong if you think you’re not good enough.” Zamora, a recent Muscatine Community College graduate, knows a thing…

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