What is Business & Community Solutions?

19,196 People registered for our courses to enhance their skills and advance within their career.

20,000+ People enrolled in continuing education courses last year.

31,518 Courses were offered last year in the healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, business and career development.

20+ Career Pathway Certificate programs are also offered in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, information technology and business for students to enhance their employment prospects.

Business and Community Solutions develops and delivers lifelong learning opportunities for all community members, businesses and professionals. When new legislation, advanced technologies or regulatory changes impact businesses and employment Business and Community Solutions creates classes or trainings to help you stay current. Employers and their employees may access these continuing education offerings such as; National Electrical Code (NEC) Book revisions, changes in real estate or cosmetology law, healthcare legislation or the latest safety guidelines for high school interscholastic athletics coaching. Business and Community Solutions flexes with the times and customizes training programs to the specific training needs of businesses through one of our career pathway certificate programs that provide entry-level career training in a matter of months. Many local professionals develop their skills through training programs in robotic welding or new information technology systems, project management, soft skills and communication, accounting software, Commercial Driver License or any number of skill areas.

Paul Hanni, Welding CBE Student

Paul Hanni completed two short career pathway certificate programs, through NICC Business and Community Solutions, to compete for in-demand, high-paying welding and machinist jobs. Manufacturers in northeast Iowa need skilled people and Paul’s training made a difference in the job search. He’s now employed as a welder-fabricator.

Whether you’re an employer that needs people with a specific skill, a part-time employee looking to work full-time or you just want to take some leisure classes for fun, Business and Community Solutions has what you’re interested in!

LEARN MORE. www.nicc.edu/business-community

CNA student work on skills in the lab.