EICC News

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.

From Helmet to Classroom: Real-World Innovation at EICC

Jim Lyon had a problem. His motorcycle helmet’s microphone mount had snapped off, and he couldn’t find a replacement. Off-the-shelf parts didn’t fit.

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

Phone System Update

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is currently in the process of converting to a new phone system, with each campus transitioning at different times. During this conversion, we are experiencing an issue affecting external callers to the SCC Urban Campus location who use T-Mobile as their carrier.

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.