PACE Programs

Pathways for Academic Career and Employment (PACE) connects students to resources and programs, ensuring you have the right tools and guidance to thrive. The program provides a Pathway Navigator who works with you to identify and remove any barriers standing in your way. 

Career Navigators help with:

  • Assistance with the admission process, financial aid referrals, and registration for classes.
  • Guidance developing academic and career plans.
  • Establishing connections to college resources.
  • Identifying and resolving challenges that may prevent your success.
  • Providing support as you move from EICC toward employment.
  • Emergency funds to help with tuition, books, and required supplies/equipment from the bookstore.

  • Be an Iowa resident
  • Earned a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Enrolled in a PACE-qualified career pathway
  • Additional eligible criteria apply

  • Earned a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Auto Technology
  • CNC/Machining
  • Dental Assisting
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Diesel Technology
  • Digital Modeling and Additive Manufacturing
  • Engineering Technology
  • IT/Cybersecurity
  • IT/Networking
  • IT/Programming
  • IT/Web Development
  • Medical Assistant (Muscatine and Scott)
  • Nursing - ADN (Clinton and Muscatine)
  • Practical Nursing (Clinton and Muscatine)
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Surgical Technology
  • Welding

Are subject to change and check with your PACE Campus Representative      

Connect with Us Today!

Contact your PACE Campus Representative today to determine if you qualify.

Charlene Nicoletto

Charlene Nicoletto, Career Navigator

cnicolettoFREEEICC
563-244-7185


Advises Nursing/Pre-Nursing, Medical Assisting, I.T., Engineering Technology

Sabrina Shoemaker

Sabrina Shoemaker, Career Navigator

sshoemakerFREEEICC
563-288-6026

Student Services
Advises Allied Health Programs, I.T., High School Equivalency

Main Campus
Cheryl Reidenouer

Cheryl Reidenouer

creidenouerFREEEICC
563-441-4028

Advises Dental, Rad Tech, Surg Tech, Sonography



Dawn O'Connor

Dawn O'Connor

dmoconnorFREEEICC
563-441-4243

Advises EMS and Medical Assisting

Blong Technology Center & Main Campus
Daniel Dankert

Daniel Dankert

dmdankertFREEEICC
563-441-4084

Blong Technology Center & SCC Main Campus
PACE Navigator/Advisor
Advises in Auto Tech, CNC, Diesel, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Welding