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The connection from training to better jobs.

What is Career Link?
Eastern Iowa Community College District has partnered with area industries to create the Career Link pre-employment manufacturing training program.

The consortium-based training model assists companies in meeting the increased demands of hiring qualified candidates while providing students direct exposure to the participating employers and career opportunities.

What's in it for me?
	Learn new skills related to a manufacturing career while you
	continue working.
	Earn certification in four weeks.
	Learn about premier manufacturing companies.
	Increase your opportunity to earn more money and better benefits.
	Develop your career.
	Classes that prepare you to earn a living.
	Manufacturing companies need skilled employees.

Advanced Manufacturing Training

Training Schedule:
Career Link is a 56-hour, 4-week training program that runs Monday through Thursday evenings from 6:00pm - 9:30pm in three locations (Clinton, Davenport and Muscatine). Training sessions are provided six times a year.

Training Topics:
Students will study a variety of topics including:

	Behaviors in the workplace
	Quality
	Problem Solving
	Math
	Measurement
	Computer Basics
	10-Hour OSHA Safety
	Resume Writing
	Communications
	Interviewing Basics
	Career Exploration
	Teamwork
	Company Tours

Certificate will be awarded when all requirements have been met.

Application Process

Step 1: Information and Assessment (3.5 Hours)
Fee - $25 cash or check for non-refundable registration fee

All candidates will attend an information and assessment session in which Work Keys tests in Applied Technology, Applied Math, and Locating Information will be given. Candidates must achieve a passing score before moving to the next step. A training application will also need to be completed. To find the dates of the next orientation sessions, please call 563-441-4367 or 1-888-336-3907 ext. 4367.

Step 2: Program Interview
All applicants must complete a personal interview and required paperwork for entrance into the class. Interviews will be scheduled on an individual basis.

Step 3: Training
Tuition is free. Once selected, you will be scheduled into the next available Career Link class.

	Training will be scheduled at several ICN
	locations throughout the EICCD area.
	Evenings classes will run from 6:00pm - 9:30pm
	over a four-week time frame.
	All students will be held to a strict attendance
	policy - no exceptions!

To schedule an informational session, please call toll-free 1-888-336-3907.

Information and Assessment Schedule:

Clinton
January 9, 2007
#31162
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Graphic Arts Technology Center, Room 15A
1950 Manufacturing Drive, Clinton

Davenport
January 8, 2007
#31159

January 16, 2007
#31161
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

John T. Blong Technology Center
8500 Hillandale Road (before Farm & Fleet)
Davenport, Room 221

Muscatine
January 17, 2007
#31163
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Muscatine Community College
Loper Hall - Room 204
152 Colorado Street, Muscatine

To register call: toll-free 1-888-336-3907
Please bring $25 for registration fee and a calculator.
Training will begin April 3, 2006

Participating Partners

Muscatine
	Allsteel Inc.
	Heinz

Wilton
	Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc.
	(formerly North Star Steel)

Davenport
	Carleton Life Support
	John Deere
	LeClaire Manufacturing
	Nestle Purina
	Nichols Aluminum
	Warren Packaging
	Wright Packaging

Eldridge
	Olsen Engineering

Clinton
	Lamson & Sessions

Eastern Iowa Career Link Program Mission Statement
A partnership that delivers a pre-employment training program to meet the current needs of Career Link Partners to create a pool of trained applicants interested in related employment.