Helping You Grow Your Business
It’s a fast-paced world, and you need to be ready for the next twist. As THE Community’s College, we’re rooting for the success of our local businesses — and we’re here to help you grow.
Our customized workforce training programs and microcredentials up-skill and re-skill your employees. And if you want to create your workforce of tomorrow, we can help with that, too.
Tools to Up-Skill & Right-Skill
One Size Doesn’t Have to Fit All
See how we are developing the area's talent with Carver Pump, Nestlé Purina Petcare, Sterilite, and Tyson.
Read the case studiesAs Simple as 1, 2, 3
Interested in customized training?
- Meet with a staff member and share your exact needs.
- Work with us on a training plan — one that encompasses goals, information to be covered, training hours required, and a timeline for when it’ll take place.
- We deliver the training at your business or one of our convenient locations. Employers often choose to let us host the trainings to avoid workplace distractions. Or we can train employees on the specific equipment at your location.
What Kinds of Trainings Does EICC Offer?
We're always growing and learning. If we don't currently offer a training program
for your specific needs, we'll work with you to develop it.
- Business
- Computers
- Health & Safety
- Leadership & Supervision
- Logistics
- Manufacturing Technology
- Renewable Energy
- Soft Skills
- Supply Chain Management
We also offer fully online career certificate programs that range from four weeks to 18 months. These programs include Accounting Fundamentals, Search Engine Marketing, and so much more.
Create an Apprenticeship Program
Finding qualified employees doesn't have to be a challenge. Grow your own skilled workforce through an apprenticeship program. Let us design a program that meets your workforce needs.
LEARN MORE ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS
Environmental, Health, & Safety Training
Addressing Complex Questions
Is your workplace safe — for both customers and employees? Is it compliant with the latest government regulations? We can help you answer those questions, brush up on best practices, and correct issues before they yield negative results. Our safety audits and training programs give you renewed peace of mind.
LEARN MORE ABOUT UPCOMING SAFETY TRAINING & AUDITS
Microcredentials Elevate Leadership
Our microcredential programs are fast and focused. These programs drive professional learning, online or in an EICC classroom. We currently offer programs in leadership and manufacturing, and can develop a microcredential unique to your company. Let us know what you need.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MICROCREDENTIAL PROGRAMS
Economic Development Programs
EICC offers two workforce training programs to support economic development and business growth in our region: Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program (260E) and Iowa Jobs Training Program (260F). We'll explain each and see if you qualify.
IOWA INDUSTRIAL NEW JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM (260E)
IOWA JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM (260F)
Business Links & Resources
Here's more resources to help your business succeed:
The Muscatine Learning Consortium is a partnership between EICC and local companies to address common training needs. There’s no cost to become a member of the consortium, and members only pay for training sessions they choose to attend. Class topics range from Microsoft Office to personal development.
To get involved contact:
Katie Watson, Business Solutions Consultant
Sector Boards — focused on Advanced Manufacturing, Health, Information Technology, and Logistics and Transportation focuses — work on long-range planning initiatives. They positively impact local communities by working with employers to anticipate future needs and develop plans to meet those needs. Local companies are encouraged to participate in board meetings.
The Eastern Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) — one of 13 centers in the Iowa SBDC network — has served Scott, Clinton, Jackson, and Muscatine counties since 1985. The SBDC offers several services to local businesses, including:
- One-on-one business counseling by qualified professionals
- Learning opportunities, including workshops, classes, online assistance, and publications
- Connections to other service providers, resources, and sources of capital
Contact Us
Need more information, or ready get started with customized training? Contact a Business Solutions Consultant.
Blake Rollinger, Business Solutions Consultant
LaKeisha Brown, Business Solutions Consultant
Katie Watson, Business Solutions Consultant
Leallen Ehlers, Advanced Manufacturing Development & Training Specialist
Kendra Schaapveld, Director of Workforce Development
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