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Groundbreaking Ceremony for DeWitt Career Advancement Center, Oct. 5

9/15/22

Renderings of DeWitt Career Advancement Center With a goal to support career and technical education training throughout the region, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is celebrating the start of construction for the Clinton Community College Career Advancement Center in DeWitt, Iowa, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 at 10 a.m. We're breaking ground across from Latham Pool Products, 818 E Industrial Street, DeWitt, IA.

The groundbreaking ceremony is open to the public and includes a symbolic turning of the dirt with remarks hosted by the college’s president, Brian Kelly. Parking for the event is available on-site, along East Industrial Street in DeWitt.

Placed on six acres of land, the modern 26,000 sq. ft. facility will consist of two wings. One wing will house classrooms, while the other will offer a large, open space for industrial and agricultural teaching use.

The construction comes as a part of the $40 million bond referendum that passed with a 73.9 percent voter-approval in March 2021.

“The new Career Advancement Center aligns with our mission and meets the needs of our communities,'' said Clinton Community College (CCC) President, Brian Kelly. “This expansion marks the first time CCC has had a physical presence in DeWitt. We have had a tremendous amount of support from the community and look forward to providing opportunities to accessible, high-quality education and training that prepares a skilled workforce, ready for the demands of our area employers.”

Map of DeWtt Groundbreaking location Programs offered at the center include agriculture, business, construction technology, CNC machining, health care, and information technology. Through EICC’s Career Academies, local high school juniors and seniors will be able to learn more about these high-demand industries at no cost.

“The community has seen many changes in our workforce over the past several years. This outstanding partnership with our school districts and local businesses will address a shifting workforce dynamic and provide additional opportunities for our community. We are excited to be a part of the solution,” said Kelly.

EICC has partnered with Estes Construction and Studio 483 Architects on the build. If all plans go accordingly, the facility will be open for use in fall 2023.

For more information, and to view floor plans and artist’s renderings of the Career Advancement Center, visit eicc.edu/groundbreaking.

Questions? Call us toll-free 1-888-336-3907 or email eiccinfo@eicc.edu.

Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.

Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
Scott Community College, 563-441-4000

t is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730- 1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.