EICC Business & Industry News

CNC Technician Training Supports Local Manufacturing Workforce

July 24, 2025

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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EICC Launches Regional Workforce Development and Training Survey

July 23, 2025

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.

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A Free Class. A CNA License. A Nursing Career.

June 23, 2025

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

June 18, 2025

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

June 18, 2025

For Jeff Wanzek, a packing line operator with seven years of experience at the plant, the opportunity was unexpected but life-changing.

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Leallen Ehlers: Championing Talent and Teamwork

June 18, 2025

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

June 11, 2025

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.

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EICC Summer Camps in the Quad Cities

May 23, 2025

We're offering a series of hands-on summer camps for children ages 6-15 in the Quad Cities. These camps are designed to keep kids engaged, learning, and having fun throughout June and July.

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EICC offers Substitute Teacher Authorization and Coaching Authorization courses

May 13, 2025

Educators and coaches play a big role in the lives of youth, and you can, too. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is offering its Iowa Coaching Authorization course in May and Iowa Substitute Teacher Authorization course in July and August.

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