Acheke Mausa (‘22) doesn’t take clean water for granted. Nor does he take grocery stores, cars, or his safe, comfortable apartment for granted. Mausa lived most of the first eight years of his life in a Tanzanian refugee camp, after…
At first, there were some doubters in the classroom at Clysar Industries. Not everyone believed they needed Frontline Leadership Training from EICC. The Clinton, Iowa company that specializes in high-performance shrink packaging was offering the five-week course to benefit some…
Mike Begyn is the kind of instructor students gravitate toward. A plain-spoken welder and horseman, Mike tells them exactly what they need to hear: “You can do anything you put your mind to. Try again!” Welding is a challenging field…
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…
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…
IS THIS YOUR FIRST CAREER FAIR? As a college student or soon-to-be graduate, we know that getting a job is top of mind. Career fairs are a great opportunity to meet and network with potential employers. It’s also a good…
As THE Community’s College, there’s nothing more important to Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) than making a difference in the communities we serve. Throughout the year we try to do that in a number of ways, from offering seamless transfer…
Construction underway for EICC’s new Career and Tech Centers If you’ve visited Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ (EICC) Clinton or Muscatine campuses lately, you’ve most likely noticed folks in hard hats, the roar of an excavator and leveled dirt. In other…
How tuition reimbursement can be your path forward When most people think about starting or continuing their college education, having their employer help foot the bill is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. And yet, more and…
Scott Community College student creates virtual reality training for local non-profit organization Sitting behind his computer, light illuminating his face, keys clacking and mouse swirling, Chad Behal is able to flawlessly create immersive environments in virtual reality (VR). With skills…
EICC’s Criminal Justice program celebrates a successful start under the lead of Michael Birmingham When it comes to Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ Criminal Justice Program Director, Michael Birmingham, there is much more than meets the eye. Picture this: You’re sitting…
Metallica’s All Within My Hands grant is music to students’ ears Yes, you read that right. The Metallica. The Metallica that has sold over 125 million album copies worldwide. The Metallica that has received nine Grammy Awards. The Metallica that…
Bridging social understanding, cultural awareness and inclusivity With a geographic area reaching more than 120 miles from north to south and multiple learning sites, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges features a vibrant combination of urban and rural landscapes. This creates an…
EICC graduate finds success in Supply Chain program Karen Bell is a busy woman. As a manager for Promotion Fulfillment Center, a local product fulfillment and promotional services company, she’s on the go 24 “We’re a third party center,” she…
Muscatine Community College (MCC) students work with local artist to create campus sculpture Take a walk around the Muscatine Community College campus and you’ll likely find a newly erected sculpture in the quad, right outside Loper Hall. You can’t miss…
Scott Community College honors student paints large-scale mural to bring hope to hospital patients. In Genesis West’s Behavioral Health unit, stands the largest recreational room in 2 North. Although the room is used for a myriad of things—group meetings, art…
Fall is college fair season College fairs are a great opportunity to get your student interested in the admissions process, while also providing them with valuable information needed to make informed college decisions. It’s like online shopping: At a college…
You know everybody these days is doing Mac and Cheese. “There’s Mac and Cheese this and Mac and Cheese that,” says Chef Brad Scott. “We’re going to do Mac and Cheese meatloaf. I’ve got some ground pork.” Break one egg…
Education Prepares Vietnamese Nun to Give Back With little more than her faith and a few belongings, six years ago Sister Nuong Bui traveled to the United to States to embark on a journey of self discovery and sacrifice with…
Imagine this: You’ve just completed a triathlon and sunk your teeth into that shiny gold medal for a photo—your well-deserved prize for crossing the finish line. You’re on cloud nine. However, this medal just showcases your efforts of that single…