Building Leaders from Within

Building Leaders from Within

This year, Northeast Iowa Community College has established 260E Iowa New Jobs Training agreements with 12 northeast Iowa companies that will lead to the creation of 605 local jobs.

Since 1985, the College has secured and invested more than $102 million through the 260E program, funding 338 different projects and creating 17,498 jobs.

Mobile Track Solutions ensures new employees and veteran managers alike receive the encouragement and leadership training they need to grow. The Elkader-based manufacturer partners with Northeast Iowa Community College each year to cultivate its leadership talent.

“We believe in investing in all levels of leadership at Mobile Track Solutions. This year our Executive Committee and upper leadership team launched strategic planning, and part of this effort includes developing our company’s leaders. We have provided leadership training and coaching to our team leads and supervisors for the past five years,” said Tasha Henkes, Human Resources. The training covers a variety of topics, such as management principles, communication and resolving conflict, and what leaders learn can be put immediately to use.

The formal training customized for us by NICC is structured for the end user. It’s very consistent and our efforts are focused. It also complements the on-the-job training we do.

Tasha Henkes, Human Resources, Mobile Track Solutions

Mobile Track works with NICC and the 260E Iowa New Jobs Training Program, which defrays much of the training expense for participating companies in any northeast Iowa industry sector – healthcare, transportation, business or manufacturing. Affordable workforce training is crucial for companies like Mobile Track Solutions, especially when supply chains are strained and lead times for materials could slow a manufacturer’s output or ability to serve customers in new markets.

Training for new employees develops the next generation of skilled people, Tasha explained. “We also need to keep growing interest among young students who may pursue careers in manufacturing and need technical skills,” she said.

NICC provides customized training to fit your company’s needs for leaders new and experienced at any level of your organization.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CUSTOMIZED TRAINING.

Wendy Mihm-Herold, Vice President of Business and Community Solutions

Envelope mihm-heroldw@nicc.edu

844.642.2338, ext. 1221