NIACC, MCPD Brings Immersive Training for De-escalation and Crisis Situations
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), in partnership with the Mason City Police Department, announced the February 15, 2023 installation of a new virtual reality training system on the NIACC Mason City campus. The virtual reality system, VirTra®, is designed to help law enforcement officers improve how they respond to an active shooter, domestic violence, […]
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 […]
Hennessy Joins NIACC Alumni Advisory Board
Kevin Hennessy has joined the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Alumni Advisory Board. Kevin Hennessy of Mason City, graduated from NIACC with an Associate’s Degree in Business in 2009, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Northern Iowa in 2011. Hennessy is a Mortgage Loan Officer with Clear Lake Bank […]
Spring Spotlight: Business
Lead, Manage, Build 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. Develop management, leadership, customer relations, and partnership building knowledge. Explore the skills needed to grow your […]
NIACC To Host Spring Spotlight Campus Visits
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will hold Spring Spotlight campus visits for prospective students that highlight different programs offered at NIACC. Each event focuses on one of the seven Meta Majors along with a transfer/undecided event. Students will see campus, the dedicated labs and classrooms, and meet the faculty and staff who teach the […]
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 […]