EICC Business & Industry News
Clausen Companies Earns Safety Recognition
Clausen Companies earned two Acuity Insurance safety awards after a standout year on the road and in the warehouse. Learn how employee input, ongoing training with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, and a safety-first mindset helped the Clinton company reach nearly 1.6 million fleet miles and 50,000 warehouse hours without a recordable injury.
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Leadership Skills Every New Manager Needs (And How to Develop Them)
Whether you want to move into management, recently earned the promotion, or need to prepare future leaders in your organization, start with these skills.
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Iowa American Water Builds Operator Pipeline Through EICC Training
Iowa American Water partnered with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges to develop customized, onsite Water Treatment Grade I training. The program supports operator certification, reduces employee travel, and helps build a stronger pipeline of skilled water professionals.
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Regional manufacturers welcome first Riverbend FAME cohort
Fourteen students hired by area manufacturers will be recognized Aug. 3 as the first Riverbend Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) cohort.
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Mid-Career Burnout? How Short-Term Training Can Fast-Track Your Next Move
If you've been thinking about a career change at 30, 40, or beyond, you're not alone. A 2025 Forbes report found that half of U.S. workers are considering a career change.
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Clayton Spinler: Your Partner in Workforce Training
I was always fixing everything: my home, computers, cars, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. I thought industrial maintenance was a good field where I could expand. Fixing and troubleshooting problems is something I gravitate toward.
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Behind the Training
“It can be hard to choose an instructor without seeing them teach,” said Tyné Rieck, EICC’s CE program manager. “This event lets instructors showcase their expertise, communication skills, and ability to deliver impactful sessions, drawing on real industry experience and understanding of the challenges our business partners face.”
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CNC Machining Careers: What You Need to Know Before You Start Training
Thinking about manufacturing jobs in Iowa? CNC machining is a solid choice for career changers and high school graduates alike. It doesn’t require a bachelor’s degree, but it does offer a strong mix of technical skill, hands-on work, and good pay in precision manufacturing.
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Not a 4-Year Degree? Skilled Trades That Pay Well Without a Bachelor’s
For many recent graduates and adults already in the workforce, a skilled trade offers something practical: focused training, solid pay, and a faster path to work.
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Inside Collis, the work is changing. And so are the people doing it.
Instead of looking outside for every new skill, Collis is investing in the people already there. Building knowledge. Creating pathways. Giving employees the chance to move into more technical and leadership roles.
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