EICC Business & Industry News
Putting a Lid on the Great Resignation
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in June 2022, 4.4 million Americans permanently quit or changed jobs, and 10.7 million job openings were reported. With numbers like this, it’s nearly impossible to find a company in any sector that is fully staffed. As a result, some companies are minimizing job requirements to fill…
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When its a Challenge to Keep on Trucking
According to the American Trucking Association, trucking companies in the United States suffered a record deficit of 80,000 drivers last year. Given that trucks move more than 70% of American freight, a lack of drivers spells substantial disruption. This shortage impacts our supply chain, and creates challenges for those in the industry—whether they are behind…
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Free Course: Therapy Dog Orientation, Sept. 29
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ Office of Continuing Education is excited to kick off its 2022-2023 ‘Lifelong Learning Series’ with Therapy Dog Orientation, on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Read moreIndustry 4.0 Webinar: Additive Manufacturing, Sept. 22
Join Iowa companies leading the way in additive manufacturing on Sept. 22, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. for a free 90-minute webinar, Industry 4.0: Additive Manufacturing.
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EICC receives $100,000 grant from Arconic to promote advanced manufacturing in the Quad Cities
EICC has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Arconic Foundation, the independently endowed philanthropic arm of Arconic Inc., to create promotional content designed to showcase advancing manufacturing careers in the Quad Cities.
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Job Driven Training
Preparing Apprentices for the Future Here at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, helping students achieve their dreams is what we do. If you’ve read this magazine before, you’ve seen countless stories about students realizing their potential or landing their ideal job. What may come as a surprise are the many ways in which we help students…
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