Computer Skills
Computer proficiency is a vital part of competitiveness in
today's business world. NIACC can provide your employees with the highest quality and most
cost effective computer training in North Iowa. Classes are taught on campus or at the
work site.
Business Management
Let us help your employees learn how to communicate better,
deal with workplace stress, delegate effectively, understand motivational concepts, manage
their time, and build their leadership skills for maximum organizational effectiveness.
For small business owners and managers, the Small
Business Development Center on the NIACC campus is another helpful resource.
Manufacturing Skills & Processes
NIACC can help industries educate new employees or advance the
skills of current employees about new processes, procedures and technologies through a
variety of resources including the Murphy Manufacturing Technology Center. Standardized
offerings include courses through the American Production and Inventory Control Society
(APICS), the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM), and the American
Society of Quality (ASQ).
Workplace Basics
Through Adult Basic Education classes, employees may enhance their
workplace basics including reading, writing and math skills. In order to eliminate any
language barriers, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes can also be tailored to a
specific company.
Health & Wellness
The Regional Health Education Center, a unique
partnership between NIACC and Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa, provides a wide range of
health-related offerings including safety and healthy lifestyle training, laboratory
testing, health screenings, fitness assessments, and consultations.
Other Resources
Employee Recruitment
The NIACC North Iowa Career Center is ready to assist you in
finding qualified individuals for part-time and full-time positions. Working in
partnership with Iowa Workforce Development, your openings may be advertised
free of charge through the IWD web site
www.iowajobs.org and their telephone job hotline. Career Center staff search
these listings daily for posting on the on-campus job opportunities board as
well as e-mail notification of appropriate instructors and graduates and
students who have provided an e-mail address. Openings may also be sent
directly to the North Iowa Career Center if posting on the IWD web site is not
desired.
State Funding Programs
The Iowa New Jobs Training program (260F) invests in
customized training for existing employees. The program is designed to
provide funding to train or retrain a company's workforce. The Iowa New
Jobs Training Program (260E) assists businesses that are creating new
positions. The program is designed to lower the cost of adding and
training the newly created positions. Companies must qualify under the
parameters of the programs to receive assistance.
For more information, contact Terry Schumaker, Economic Development Director at terry.schumaker@iwd.state.ia.us or 641-422-1541.
Satellites, ICN & Facilities
With Continuing Education's satellite downlink capabilities, your
company can benefit from programs across the country. The statewide fiber optics
capabilities (ICN) also allow you and your employees to attend seminars and workshops and
take graduate courses without leaving town. The Muse-Norris Conference Center on the NIACC campus is also
available for conferences, meetings, seminars and training programs.
For more information, contact Linda Rourick at (641) 422-4336 or rourilin@niacc.edu.
North Iowa Business & Industry Group (BIG)
The NIACC Continuing Education Division has joined forces
with the Business and Industry Group (formerly NIAD Business and Industry) to provide
training to businesses and industries in North Iowa. The collaborative efforts of both
organizations working together will provide quality educational offerings and networking
opportunities to common constituents.
For more information, contact Bill Burdick at (641) 422-4183 or burdibil@niacc.edu.
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