EICC Business & Industry News
New Study Shows EICC Adds $709.7 Million to Regional Economy
astern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) added $709.7 million in income to the regional economy in fiscal year 2024-25, according to a new economic impact study conducted by Lightcast.
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U.S. Department of Labor Awards $10.8 Million Grant to Iowa Community Colleges to Develop Training Pathways Aligned with Employer Demand
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $10,800,000 to a program focused on expanding short-term training programs and developing Workforce Pell-eligible programs at Iowa’s community colleges.
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Learn Something Just Because You Want To
Learn something just because you want to. Explore EICC adult personal enrichment classes in art, nature, cooking, books, wellness, and more across eastern Iowa.
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Earn, Learn and Build What’s Next: EICC’s First FAME Cohort Gets to Work
FAME program connects students with local employers, paid work experience and a pathway to in-demand careers
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Clausen Companies Earns Safety Recognition
Clausen Companies earned two Acuity Insurance safety awards after a standout year on the road and in the warehouse. Learn how employee input, ongoing training with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, and a safety-first mindset helped the Clinton company reach nearly 1.6 million fleet miles and 50,000 warehouse hours without a recordable injury.
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Leadership Skills Every New Manager Needs (And How to Develop Them)
Whether you want to move into management, recently earned the promotion, or need to prepare future leaders in your organization, start with these skills.
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Iowa American Water Builds Operator Pipeline Through EICC Training
Iowa American Water partnered with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges to develop customized, onsite Water Treatment Grade I training. The program supports operator certification, reduces employee travel, and helps build a stronger pipeline of skilled water professionals.
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Regional manufacturers welcome first Riverbend FAME cohort
Fourteen students hired by area manufacturers will be recognized Aug. 3 as the first Riverbend Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) cohort.
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Mid-Career Burnout? How Short-Term Training Can Fast-Track Your Next Move
If you've been thinking about a career change at 30, 40, or beyond, you're not alone. A 2025 Forbes report found that half of U.S. workers are considering a career change.
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Clayton Spinler: Your Partner in Workforce Training
I was always fixing everything: my home, computers, cars, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. I thought industrial maintenance was a good field where I could expand. Fixing and troubleshooting problems is something I gravitate toward.
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