Ever wonder what it is like to deliver a baby? Or how to make scones? Ways to fix your home HVAC system or to maintain your car? How to uncover family secrets? If you could be a welder or work a manual mill?
Explore and experience all of that and more, during National Community College Month. EICC is offering free classes April 1-30. The schedule includes a range of topics taught by expert EICC instructors. You can start a new hobby, explore a new career, or learn a new skill.
All classes are listed on the calendar below. Registration is required and spots are limited, so act fast!
About Community College Month
Community College Month is coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees to increase awareness of the many economic, academic, and equity advantages. EICC is proud to be among 1,000+ institutions across the U.S. celebrating Community College Month. Here's why:
Community Colleges
- Provide higher education to students with the fewest resources and the greatest obstacles.
- Are primary educators/certifiers of in-demand nursing and other healthcare professionals.
- Offer the most affordable, high-quality postsecondary education.
- Are the most in-demand institutions during and following times of economic recession.
- Serve the most demographically and socioeconomically diverse students.
- Guarantee fair admissions to all students.
- Are there for their communities in times of crisis.
(Source: acct.org)
EICC: Making an Impact
We pride ourselves on being THE Community’s College. We exist to give you first-class educational opportunities and do all we can to advance the local and state economy. We guarantee all people access to an affordable, high-quality education, whether you are seeking quick entry into the welding workforce or a two-year radiology degree.
Did you know:
- EICC has three main campuses: Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott, and more than 10 satellite facilities. We serve a seven-county district.
- Each year, more than 7,000 students enroll in our certificate, diploma, and degree programs. An additional 5,000 high school students earn free college credits and build workforce skills through our Career Academy and Connections programs.
- More than 200 local companies turn to EICC for workforce training and our continuing education programs serve 18,000 students each year.
- EICC's 700+ faculty and staff are thankful and proud to play a role in changing lives and building communities.
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