EICC Business & Industry News

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EICC Launches Strategic Executive Leadership Program for Business Owners and Senior Leaders

EICC is launching a new executive-level leadership program for business owners and senior leaders navigating complex decisions, change, and high-stakes environments.

EICC Honored with 2025 Outstanding Community College Awards

EICC earned distinction for its collaboration with 3M, ADM, and LyondellBasell (LYB) through the launch of the state’s first Process Technician (P-Tech) Program, and for the exemplary achievements of three individuals.

Ribbon Cutting Will Celebrate Expansion of Muscatine Technology Center

EICC will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the completion and opening of the Muscatine Technology Center (MTC).

EICC to Host Regional Business & Industry Forum, Oct. 16

Event brings business leaders together to shape workforce strategies across Eastern Iowa.

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 November.

Learn How Exoskeletons Can Protect Your Workforce

Protecting employees from strain, fatigue, and workplace injuries is a challenge shared by industries everywhere—from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and construction.

EICC, Industry Partners Launch Program to Train Next-Gen Process Technicians

For years, local manufacturers struggled to find skilled operators. Now, with industry at the table, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) has launched a fast-track program to deliver the trained technicians companies need to keep plants running strong.

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.

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