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What is Career Link Essentials+?
An employment readiness program offered through Eastern Iowa Community College District in partnership with area employers.  

What does Career Link Essentials+ offer?
An opportunity for individuals to receive training essential to obtaining employment. 

Participants will be awarded: 

1. Career Link Competencies Certificate - Awarded to individuals based on their Work Keys scores after completing assessments in:

1. Locating Information
2. Applied Math
3. Reading for Information.

2. Career Link Essentials Certificate – Awarded to those who successfully adhere to the strict attendance policy and complete either one of the following:

Manufacturing Career Link Essentials
A (56) hour training program that runs four nights a week for four weeks.
10-Hour OSHA Safety Certificate Program	Behaviors in the Workplace
Computer Basics	Intro to Blue Print Reading
Communication	Teamwork
Quality & Problem Solving	Math & Measurement
Time Management / Career Exploration & Assessment

Non-Manufacturing Career Link Essentials
A (32) hour training program that runs four days a week for two weeks. (Pre requisite – Essentials Competency Certificate)
Behaviors in the Workplace	Computer Basics
Communication	Teamwork
Time Management/Career Exploration & Assessment	Quality & Problem Solving

3. Career Link Essentials+ Certificate - Will be awarded to those successfully completing short term certificate programs. Scholarships are available for those meeting eligibility guidelines. There are also specific requirements for entry into each program.

Manufacturing Certificate Programs (Pre requisite: Manufacturing Career Link Essentials Certificate)
Production Welding	Logistics
CNC Machinist	Industrial Electricity
Industrial Maintenance	Truck Driving
ProE Basics

Non-Manufacturing Certificate Programs (Pre requisite – Non-Manufacturing Career Link Essentials Certificate)
Nurse Aide	Clerk/Receptionist
Customer Service	Medical Transcription
Child Development Associate	Home Care Aide
Food Service/Dietary Manager	Pharmacy Technician
Accounting Assistant

Want to be a Career Link Essentials+ partner?
As a partner you have access to:

• A pool of potential employees  
• Detailed information on student’s attendance
  and progress
• A dynamic, flexible curriculum that meets
  changing partner needs
• A hotline in which to list job openings

How can I get my company involved?
Complete the Partner Letter of Intent form and pay the applicable membership fee.

For information contact Chris Banker
563-441-4367