Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is proud to train tomorrow’s workforce in the careers our region needs most—healthcare, manufacturing, IT, and transportation. With short-term programs, hands-on instruction, and strong employer partnerships, you’ll gain job-ready skills that move you forward fast.
Explore In-Demand Career Paths
Healthcare
Step into high-need roles—from entry-level patient care to pathways into nursing—through stackable, industry-recognized training.
- Short-term certifications with clinical experience
- Support to keep going (tuition help, advising, and more)
Manufacturing
Learn the technologies powering modern plants and machine shops: welding, CNC, and industrial maintenance. Get certified and into high-wage roles quickly.
- Hands-on labs and employer-aligned curriculum
- Credentials employers recognize
Information Technology (IT)
Build the digital skills local employers need—networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, user support, and data basics—to launch or upskill your tech career.
- Rapid, skills-first courses
- Career services to connect with hiring partners
Truck Driving (CDL)
Complete your commercial driver’s license training and prepare for immediate employment opportunities in the trucking industry.
- Behind-the-wheel training
- Local employer connections
Spotlight Stories
Celebrate Workforce Development Month with real outcomes from learners and partners across Eastern Iowa.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read moreLeallen 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.
Read moreWhy Choose EICC?
- Fast-track programs that get you job-ready in weeks, not years
- Affordable tuition and funding options
- Employer-aligned skills developed in real-world training settings
- Career services to help you land your first job—or your next one
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Your next opportunity is waiting—and it’s closer than you think. Join hundreds of students who are training for better careers right now.
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Have questions? Call us at 1-888-336-3907 or email eiccinfoFREEEICC