51ÁÔÆæ, Smithfield Foods Sign 3 Students to New Apprenticeship Program
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ), Smithfield Foods partner to bring award-winning maintenance technician apprenticeship program to Mason City areaFrom left to right: Jeston Ulmstead, Eric “Dezzi” Despenas, and Jay James51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) and Smithfield Foods, Inc. have partnered to offer a new maintenance technician apprenticeship program in the Mason City area. […]
Women’s Day Empowerment Seminar
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will be offering a Women’s Day Empowerment Seminar in honor of 2022 International Women’s Day. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022, from 1:00-4:30 pm, with sign-in and networking from 12:30-1:00.Participants will hear empowering and inspirational messages from three speakers:KILLER CONFIDENCE with Jodi Krikke of Jak […]
The Great DuBois
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and Country Inn & Suites proudly presents The Great DuBois at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 27th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.The Great DuBois is a fast-paced, high energy circus show for […]
51ÁÔÆæ Announces Leadership Changes for the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
Dr. Steve Schulz, President 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) has announced a leadership change for the 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Candi Karsjens has been named the Center Director after the position was vacated by Tim Putnam.Putnam joined 51ÁÔÆæ in 2000 and has developed and delivered entrepreneurial training programs for entrepreneurs, small business owners, […]
Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle Wins 2022 Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Statewide Recognition Awarded by America’s SBDC IowaMASON CITY, Iowa – The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to announce Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle, Mason City, as the winner of the 2022 Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award.The Neal Smith Entrepreneur […]
51ÁÔÆæ Selected to Participate in Non-Credit and Credit Alignment Lab
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and Education Strategy Group (ESG) have announced that 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) is one of 14 community colleges selected to participate in the Non-Credit & Credit Alignment Lab (NCAL). NCAL is a two-year initiative to support the selected community college governance units’ efforts to develop new or improved pathways between non-credit […]
51ÁÔÆæ Announces 2021 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List
51ÁÔÆæ is pleased to announce that 806 individuals have been named to the 2021 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 99 Iowa communities, 11 states outside the state of Iowa and 15 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown. NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEPRESIDENT’S […]
Two Join 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Advisory Board
Crystal Bell and Mary Jo Vrba have joined the 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Alumni Advisory Board.Crystal Bell ‘75 of Mason City, graduated from 51ÁÔÆæ with an associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Wartburg College, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Buena Vista University. Bell is a retired band […]
51ÁÔÆæ Alumna Linda Upmeyer is Honored Guest, Keynote Speaker for Upcoming Pathways to Success Program
The public is invited to attend the 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association’s 32nd annual Pathways to Success event on Friday, April 1, 2022. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on campus.The 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association hosts Pathways to Success annually to honor accomplished alumni and to recognize a select […]
Volunteers Needed to Renew the Reading Coach Program at Hampton-Dumont Middle School
The difference between earning a diploma and dropping out is often linked to reading proficiency. Multiple studies show that students who cannot read proficiently are four times more likely to drop out of school than their peers who are skilled readers. One key to helping these students master reading is to provide extra, one-on-one attention.The […]
51ÁÔÆæ receives $1 million grant to help build a new regional center in Charles City
$1 million each was awarded to Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa Lakes Community College, Iowa Western Community College and 51ÁÔÆæDES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today awarded four $1 million competitive grants through the Career Academy Incentive Fund to prepare more high school students […]
51ÁÔÆæ receives a $2,000 grant for The Power of Beekeeping
Grant provided by Farm Credit Services of America Working Here Fund for agriculture educationMASON CITY, IOWA- 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) received a $2,000 grant for their Power of Beekeeping program. The grant is provided through Farm Credit Services of America’s (FCSAmerica) Working Here Fund.51ÁÔÆæ will use the Working Here […]
Former Trojan Kendall Cornick Named 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year
Former 51ÁÔÆæ student-athlete Kendall Cornick was named the 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year.Kendall was at 51ÁÔÆæ from 2015-17 and was a member of the softball team. She was an all-American in 2016 and was injured and did not play in the 2017 season.https://goaugie.com/news/2021/11/9/softball-the-2021-ncaa-woman-of-the-year-kendall-cornick.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1zaSWJnmgJRSBLXR6QUxzkCcnOCMQB3dA-SBOLdVf-wXoue4xrPa3dsxk
Volunteers Needed for New Reading Coach Program at Osage Middle School
The difference between earning a diploma and dropping out is often linked to reading proficiency. Multiple studies show that students who cannot read proficiently are four times more likely to drop out of school than their peers who are skilled readers. One key to helping these students master reading is to provide extra, one-on-one attention.The […]
Free Nurse Aide Training at 51ÁÔÆæ in December
FOR UPDATED INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT THIS PAGE: /2023/01/11/free-health-careers-training-at-niacc/Looking for a fresh start or different career direction in 2022? 51ÁÔÆæ’s new 4-week Nurse Aide training program may be a good fit for you! Start the 75-hour training program on 12/20/2021, complete the training by 01/14/2022, take the state certification exam, and then […]