About Community Colleges for Iowa
Community Colleges for Iowa is the “doing business as” name for a variety of collaborations and organizations across Iowa’s 15 Community Colleges. Together, we strive to advocate with one voice for accessible excellence in higher education.
Community Colleges for Iowa Newsletter
Read about the critical issues facing our Community Colleges and things you may not know about this important sector of higher education.
For every $1 invested...
$3.50 is returned to Iowa's taxpayers, with an average annual return rate of 10.4%
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Iowa’s 15 Community Colleges offer opportunities for businesses to leverage funding and expertise to train new and current employees, boosting workforce and maximizing productivity. In addition to education and training programs that meet state workforce needs broadly, economic development staff also work with businesses to customize training to meet specific needs.
Bill Tracker
One of our major goals during the legislative session is to keep track of bills that concern our Community Colleges. Check here frequently to stay up-to-date on these bills.
Our Community Colleges
Iowa's Community Colleges do more than simply educate students: we also enrich and serve our students' local communities. Providing skilled workforce training, we encourage economic development that affects the well-being of our state.
CCsmart
Whether you're 18 or 45, attending to upskill or complete a degree, Community Colleges work with YOUR needs, schedule, and future goals. CCsmart provides resources and information to help you learn more about how our Community Colleges are accessible, affordable, and high-quality,