EICC Business & Industry News
A Free Class. A CNA License. A Nursing Career.
When Mekayla Peters looks at her life today—deep into her third semester of nursing school with just one to go—it feels almost surreal.
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New Leadership Course Builds Practical Skills
Launching this June, Advanced Frontline Leadership is a new five-session course designed to help supervisors grow into confident, capable leaders with the tools to build trust, lead with empathy, and motivate teams across career stages.
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Jeff’s Journey: Growing Talent In-House
For Jeff Wanzek, a packing line operator with seven years of experience at the plant, the opportunity was unexpected but life-changing.
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Leallen Ehlers: Championing Talent and Teamwork
Leallen is a 1983 graduate of the Electronic Engineering Technology program. I have 35 years of manufacturing experience, working for General Electric, DuPont, and Eaton Aerospace. Over the years, I’ve held positions as Automation Technician, ME, Quality Manager, Customer Service Manager, Operations Superintendent, and Director of Operation.
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Goodwill Works With EICC And Partners to Expand Career Access
Goodwill of the Heartland is launching a new Manufacturing Career Pathway to ensure people have access to the skills and support they need to thrive. Through EICC, participants can earn a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician certificate.
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EICC Summer Camps in the Quad Cities
We're offering a series of hands-on summer camps for children ages 6-15 in the Quad Cities. These camps are designed to keep kids engaged, learning, and having fun throughout June and July.
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EICC offers Substitute Teacher Authorization and Coaching Authorization courses
Educators and coaches play a big role in the lives of youth, and you can, too. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is offering its Iowa Coaching Authorization course in May and Iowa Substitute Teacher Authorization course in July and August.
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Not Your Typical Training: How Frontline Leadership Engages and Delivers
When a business invests in training, they improve their operations and empower their people. That’s the philosophy and impact behind Frontline Leadership, a program designed to help mid-level managers be great leaders.
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Building Skills, Building Futures: Gabe Bender
For Gabe Bender, working at Carver Pump isn’t just about the job—it’s also about the future. “Job security is really important to me,” he said.
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EICC: Skilling Workers and Growing Iowa’s Economy
Businesses across Iowa are expanding, hiring, and remaining competitive with help from Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC). Workforce training provided through the Iowa Jobs Training (260F) program, Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training (260E) program, and Registered Apprenticeships, ensure companies have the skilled workforce they need while strengthening the state’s economy.
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