"Every organization, profit and nonprofit, must recognize the importance of investing in your human capital. The customized offerings through NICC are both effective and affordable and, best of all, delivered by people who have a vested interest in your success."
Mike Donohue CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NORTHEAST IOWA AREA AGENCY ON AGING (NEI3A)
Mission
Northeast Iowa Community College empowers learners and strengthens communities through accessible, high-quality, innovative education and training.
Vision
Northeast Iowa Community College will lead with intention and be forward-thinking in shaping and delivering education and workforce solutions.
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UNIQUE COMPANIES PARTNERED WITH NICC TO CREATE CUSTOMIZED TRAINING SOLUTIONS FOR THEIR BUSINESS
Grounded in Community
WE SERVED INDUSTRIES IN MANUFACTURING, CONSTRUCTION, HEALTHCARE, FINANCE,
AND MORE!
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) has a long-standing history as a respected educational institution in the region. Our commitment to fostering growth and opportunity within the region is deeply rooted in this strong foundation.
Building on the College's strong foundation, NICC Business and Community Solutions was established as a dedicated arm to provide customized workforce development and continuing education for businesses. This ensures our partners benefit from reliable, high-quality training programs delivered with the backing of a trusted and established institution. We bring stability, experience and deep-rooted community commitment to every partnership—delivering solutions that meet today’s needs and position your business to lead tomorrow.
“Partnering with NICC has been a great decision for us because of their strong commitment to hands-on learning and workforce development. NICC has a reputation for aligning its training programs with real industry needs, which makes its graduates better prepared for the workplace. We partnered with NICC for the apprenticeship program because they were responsive, collaborative and flexible in helping us design a program that truly fits our company’s operations and goals.”
Kelli Klaas
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BODINE
ELECTRIC
Invest in People Empower Progress
When you partner with NICC Business and Community Solutions, your investment goes directly back into the community, supporting the growth of your future employees and strengthening the regional workforce. Our training programs are designed not only to address immediate skill gaps but also to foster long-term employee growth and retention. This dual benefit ensures that you're not just training for today, but investing in your team's and your company's future.
We recognize training is a commitment, but one that yields measurable, lasting value. Training is not just another cost; it’s a catalyst for growth, engagement and resilience. By investing in your employees, you'll see a strong return on investment through increased productivity, improved quality of work, higher employee morale and reduced employee turnover. These factors contribute directly to your bottom line and long-term success.
“With 260E funds, our employees have received training in welding, safety, leadership and extensive on-the-job training. These skills have improved productivity, enhanced workplace safety and helped employees transition into leadership roles. Weld training, in particular, increased efficiency, while safety training reduced workplace injuries. Thanks to the NICC program, we’ve been able to hire and train less experienced individuals, turning them into valuable team members. As we continue to grow, we look forward to partnering with NICC again to further develop our workforce and keep our business competitive.”
Jeff Ingels PRESIDENT/CEO
ICE MANUFACTURING, INC. OELWEIN, IA
Strategic Conversations Real Solutions
Your challenges are unique and so are our solutions. We go beyond templates and timelines to co-create custom strategies that deliver results. That's why we've developed a streamlined, collaborative approach to partner with you in defining those solutions and ensuring your training investment delivers real results. We start by listening and helping you get to the root cause of the problem. We want to get you talking about the challenges you're experiencing. From there, we handle the details, working with you to identify the right topics and content, develop customized materials and select a trainer with the expertise to bring it all to life.
We have access to specialized experts—local, regional, national and even international. This deep network of established independent consultants gives us a strategic advantage, offering flexibility and diverse expertise to match your specific needs.
We don’t stop at delivery. Your success is our benchmark, and we’re committed to ongoing support, reflection and optimization. We follow up to ensure your objectives are met and offer coaching techniques to help your team maximize the impact of the training back on the job.
“Partnering with Northeast Iowa Community College for the 260F job training program made the whole process so much easier and saved us a ton of time. They coordinated training and kept everything on track letting us focus more on our team and less on the logistics. Plus, using a variety of trainers allows us to cover a wider range of relevant topics to our field, giving our employees even more valuable skills and knowledge.”
Marie Rasmussen HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
ZIPS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT, INC.
How it Works
STEP 7: COACHING
STEP 6: FOLLOW-UP
CUSTOM TRAINING
STEP 5: DELIVERY
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NEEDS ANALYSIS
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STEP 1: NEEDS ANALYSIS
STEP 2: IDENTIFY TOPICS & CONTENT
STEP 3: DEVELOP CUSTOM CONTENT
STEP 4: TRAINER PREPARATION
To build the most successful training experience we’ll get to know your organization and your specific learning objectives, timeline, culture, employee characteristics, delivery methods and, most importantly, the training outcome.
TOPIC & CONTENT IDENTIFICATION
Our team identifies training solutions based on the needs analysis that outlines the appropriate training topics and content.
DEVELOPMENT
Your organization’s training will include customized content, examples, exercises and activities to meet your identified objectives and outcomes.
TRAINER PREPARATION
Your trainer will be hand selected for you and will finesse training objectives and incorporate your input to ensure success.
DELIVERY
Your training will deliver interactive training that educates and inspires your participants while meeting your goals and objectives.
FOLLOW-UP
Satisfaction and quality assessments are conducted after each session to ensure objectives are being met. If you feel the training is insufficient, we’ll work until your expectations are met.
COACHING
Coaching is a critical element in maximizing your training investment. Following training, coaching techniques will be shared to reinforce the concepts and skills presented.
Build the Future Together
“Being a bright spot in the lives of our members is not achieved through a financial product or service. It’s highly-trained and dedicated employees who create positive relationships, emotional connections and lasting impressions. Dupaco places a premium on education, training and development. It continues to evaluate and improve all tools to achieve this — including Northeast Iowa Community College and Iowa’s 260E program.”
Lisa Bowers CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER DUPACO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
