Spring Spotlight: Health Sciences
Join us this Spring as we Spotlight different programs offered at NIACC. These events will be in person. Come see campus, our dedicated labs and classrooms, and meet the faculty and staff who teach these classes. February 24th – Health Sciences: Care, Heal, Rehabilitate. If you have the heart to care for people, promote health, and […]
Saturday Campus Visit
NIACC is offering campus visits on Saturday mornings where you and your family can attend a group presentation and a campus tour. This option is intended for students who do not need individual counseling, but instead want an overview of admissions requirements, financial aid, academic programs, and student life. Saturday Visits will be located in […]
Bustin’ Out Blue
Bustin’ Out Blue is a campus visit program you won’t want to miss! Your time on campus will include a tour of campus and housing, learn about your academic area, receive information on financial aid and scholarship and most fun of all cheer on the Trojans at the basketball games. Register Here: https://www.niacc.edu/niacc-campus-visit/?gf_source=newsletter&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campus_visit&utm_content=general Saturday, February […]
Spring Spotlight: Humanities
Humanities: Communicate, Create, Contribute Join us this Spring as we Spotlight different programs offered at NIACC. These events will be in person. Come see campus, our dedicated labs and classrooms, and meet the faculty and staff who teach these classes.Explore oral communication, writing, and creative expression. Develop your critical thinking skills while exploring your artistic […]
Free Health Careers Training At NIACC
North Iowa Area Community College is offering free health care training opportunities. Choose from eight health care careers: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or CNA Refresher, Medication Aid or Manager, Phlebotomy, IV Therapy, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Advanced EMT. These short-term certificates range in length from four weeks to a full semester, and are FREE […]
NIACC Alumnus James T. Johnson to be Honored Guest, Keynote Speaker for Upcoming Pathways to Success Program
James T. “Jim” Johnson, a Mason City native and 1962 graduate of Mason City Junior College, NIACC’s predecessor, will be honored for his accomplishments with the Outstanding Alumnus award at the Pathways to Success Program in April. Johnson, spent decades in the aerospace industry serving as Vice President of Engineering, Research, and Development with Boeing, […]
NIACC’s Registered Apprenticeships Building Workforce in North Iowa
An apprentice is defined as a person who is learning a job or trade from a skilled employer. Becoming an apprentice is a great way to get on a career pathway that will help fast-track professional goals, avoid massive debt, and earn a competitive wage. Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality form of learning. While getting […]
NIACC Programs Help Student Start Beekeeping Business
Being an entrepreneur is more than simply owning your own business. You are building something tangible out of an idea. It takes extreme dedication and relentless hard work to become a sustainable business, especially without the support of a parent company or big industry to back your concepts. Thinking outside of the box is an […]
NIACC Marketplace (Open to Public)
The public is invited to attend the annual NIACC Marketplace from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 16 in the NIACC Activity Center. This event is held during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The Marketplace is an opportunity for NIACC Students, Staff, Alumni, and Faculty who are entrepreneurs to set up a display table to […]
Tickets now on sale for the 2022 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala. The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will host the NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on Tuesday, October 11. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.pappajohncenter.com/gala. The NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who make our communities a great place to work and […]
Fundraiser Set for NIACC Charles City Scholarship
The North Iowa Area Community College Charles City Scholarship Committee will host a gourmet dinner, “A Night at the Ballet” the 25th bi-annual scholarship fund-raising event on Thursday, September 8, at the Charles City Elks Lodge – 2111 Clark Street. The social hour with live music by Charles City High School orchestra students performing, will begin at […]
RSVP (Senior Volunteer Program) is expanding in Cerro Gordo County
RSVP of North Central Iowa is excited to be adding two additional schools in Cerro Gordo County this fall. Jefferson Elementary and Hoover Elementary of Mason City Community Schools will both host Pen Pal and Reading Buddy programs for their students. Post Pandemic, the need for community volunteers in schools has only increased. Students greatly […]
NIACC Announces 2022 – 2023 Performing Arts and Leadership Series
The 2022 – 2023 Performing Arts and Leadership Series was announced on Tuesday, June 28th. “There is a lot to look forward in our upcoming season,” said Lindsay Dalrymple, Director of the NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series. “From country legends, to comedy greats we’ve worked hard to find the right balance for our patrons. […]
RSVP Volunteers Honored for Service in North Central Iowa
RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of North Central Iowa celebrated volunteers in June at their annual volunteer recognition event. 289 volunteers were honored. Cumulatively, they served more than 7,000 hours during the 2021-2022 program year throughout six counties. (Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, Winnebago and Worth) The ceremony featured messages from both Alison Mason, RSVP […]
North Iowa Entrepreneurs Take Home Wins rom 2022 Venture School Pitch Competition
MASON CITY, IOWA – Three North Iowa entrepreneurs took home wins from the 2022 University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day which was held Thursday, June 9, 2022. Five finalists from across the state of Iowa competed in the pitch competition, held at EntreFEST, a two-day entrepreneurial conference held in Iowa City, IA. This year, […]