Iowa Lakes Community College

If you want to be in a job field that's always in demand, a career in automotive technology may be a great fit for you. Learn a unique skill-set that's needed anywhere in the world while earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology. Gain hands-on experience diagnosing and servicing automobiles while working in a modern, high-tech lab at our Emmetsburg campus.

Develop knowledge of transmissions, engine systems, steering and suspension, electronic and electrical systems, fuel injection brakes and shop safety. Find an area you excel at, then choose to specialize in a specific skill. Our Automotive Technology program provides you with certification opportunities in eight different areas.

Learn a valuable skill-set you can take anywhere in our Computer Programming program. In addition to mastering modern high-level programming languages, you'll gain experience with databases, spreadsheets, computer hardware and networking. Through hands-on lab and classroom experience, you'll acquire the skills needed to begin your career or transfer to a four-year college.

Flow charts and visual learning aids will help you become familiar with programming concepts and logic, ensuring your progression to more advanced topics. Additionally, you'll develop interpersonal skills by working in teams, and learn how to effectively participate in the collaborative programming efforts you'll see in the industry.

Through off-campus job opportunities, like designing and building a home from the ground up or working on home additions, you'll have the chance to learn about concrete and foundations, framing, exterior finishing, roofing, drywall, energy efficient construction practices, the building envelope and finish carpentry. Since our program has a strong emphasis on energy efficient construction, you'll become familiar with the "house-as-a-system" concept and "green" building techniques.

Prepare for a variety of careers in a field that is projected to keep growing, with our dual-track Construction Technology program. Whether you choose to work as a construction superintendent, estimator or home energy auditor, you'll establish a foundational skill-set and get real work experience right here at Iowa Lakes.

Through off-campus job opportunities, like designing and building a home from the ground up or working on home additions, you'll have the chance to learn about concrete and foundations, framing, exterior finishing, roofing, drywall, energy efficient construction practices, the building envelope and finish carpentry. Since our program has a strong emphasis on energy efficient construction, you'll become familiar with the "house-as-a-system" concept and "green" building techniques.

Through off-campus job opportunities, like designing and building a home from the ground up or working on home additions, you'll have the chance to learn about concrete and foundations, framing, exterior finishing, roofing, drywall, energy efficient construction practices, the building envelope and finish carpentry. Since our program has a strong emphasis on energy efficient construction, you'll become familiar with the "house-as-a-system" concept and "green" building techniques.

Prepare for a variety of careers in a field that is projected to keep growing, with our dual-track Construction Technology program. Whether you choose to work as a construction superintendent, estimator or home energy auditor, you'll establish a foundational skill-set and get real work experience right here at Iowa Lakes.

Gain hands-on electrical technology experience while earning an Associate in Applied Science Degree. As the demand grows for quality electricity, so does the need for qualified electricians. Industry trends show that the need for electricians in the workforce will increase by 20% over the next 10 years.

Our program prepares you to enter the workforce as an apprentice electrician, in which you will be under the supervision of a Journeyman or Master Electrician. You'll acquire 2,080 hours of on-the-job training right here at Iowa Lakes, contributing toward the typical 8,000 hours required by most states of an apprentice electrician before they may take the electrical examination.

Gain hands-on experience with heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment in our dual-track program. More and more emphasis is being placed on energy efficiency and sustainability, challenging today's HVAC technician to understand how to use innovative methods and technology to install, maintain and repair HVAC equipment in a sustainable way.

Our HVAC Technology program addresses the workplace training needs of the sustainable energy, natural resources management and industrial technology fields so you can pursue your career goals with the training and experience necessary.

Develop a variety of general industrial skills such as electrical and blueprint reading. Gain on-the-job experience learning about HVAC systems as a whole, utilizing technology and diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems. Become competent in the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this growing and challenging field.

A practical experience during the summer term along with advanced coursework during the second year ensures that you know what to expect when entering the workforce and, even better, that you'll be ready for it. As you learn about and work on different types of HVAC systems, you'll develop the broad and solid skill-set needed to thrive in this field.

Become familiar with welding processes such as Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting, Brazing and Soldering, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Pipe Welding. You will be trained on special processes such as Robotics and Flux Corded Arc Welding. Our competency-based program allows you to move at your own pace.

Gain hands-on welding experience while earning a diploma in Welding Technology. Today's welders are expected to plan, supervise and perform tasks necessary for making, installing and repairing all types of equipment and structures. You will receive hands-on training in welding techniques, skills and use of equipment in our state-of-the-art lab.

Become familiar with welding processes such as Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting, Brazing and Soldering, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Pipe Welding. You will be trained on special processes such as Robotics and Flux Corded Arc Welding. Our competency-based program allows you to move at your own pace. Once you reach competency in one area of welding, you'll move on to the next.

Gain the tools needed to pursue a career in law enforcement, corrections or private security while earning your Associate in Applied Science Degree. Whether you want to enter the workforce upon graduation, transfer to a four-year college or brush up your skills as a trained professional, our Criminal Justice program will set you on the right path.

Through field experience and simulation labs, you'll gain real on-the-job training and exposure to be fully prepared for a career in criminal justice. Take advantage of specialized training offered in your field through seminars and independent study. If you're currently employed in law enforcement, you may choose to enhance your education with in-service training courses specially designed for you to complete your academic training.

Gain the tools needed to pursue a career in law enforcement, corrections or private security while earning your Associate in Applied Science Degree. Whether you want to enter the workforce upon graduation, transfer to a four-year college or brush up your skills as a trained professional, our Criminal Justice program will set you on the right path.

Through field experience and simulation labs, you'll gain real on-the-job training and exposure to be fully prepared for a career in criminal justice. Take advantage of specialized training offered in your field through seminars and independent study. If you're currently employed in law enforcement, you may choose to enhance your education with in-service training courses specially designed for you to complete your academic training.

Develop the skills needed to pursue a career in early childhood education with our dual-track program. The first eight years of life are extremely important in the emotional, cognitive, social and physical development of a child. That's why early childhood educators need to be well trained, experienced and able to deliver the best quality of care when providing for young people.

Through field experiences in the early childhood setting and a wide variety of coursework options, you'll become confident and competent in your ability to be an early childhood educator. With courses in child growth and development, curriculum planning, childhood guidance, and child health, safety and nutrition, you'll learn a valuable skill-set you can take anywhere.

Through field experiences in the early childhood setting and a wide variety of coursework options, you'll become confident and competent in your ability to be an early childhood educator. With courses in child growth and development, curriculum planning, childhood guidance, and child health, safety and nutrition, you'll learn a valuable skill-set you can take anywhere. Prepare to broaden your background knowledge in general education and develop an awareness of current issues within the education field.

Whether you want to become a teaching assistant, childcare provider, nanny or an early childhood program director, or transfer to a university, you'll establish the foundational skills and knowledge needed to thrive right here at Iowa Lakes. Practical experience along with the advanced coursework during the second year ensures that you know what to expect when entering the workforce and, even better, that you'll be ready for it.

Learn the practical skills needed to successfully perform legal tasks while earning an Associate in Applied Science degree. In our Paralegal and Legal Studies program, you'll not only learn about wills, lawsuits and other legal situations paralegals are involved with, you'll actually gain experience doing the tasks that will be expected of you in those situations.

Become competent in your ability to evaluate cases, conduct client and witness interviews, draft court pleadings and motions, perform legal research, prepare legal documents, manage and organize case files and help attorneys prepare for trials and hearings. Through a law-office internship, you'll gain experience writing wills and drafting lawsuits

Prepare for a career path with variety and options as the communications field continues to evolve with technology. The modern definition of media favors the jack-of-all-trades employees - workers will benefit from gaining skills in everything from webcast programming to social media strategies. Develop the communications, marketing and production skills needed to keep up with the new forms of media.

Receive hands-on training to learn production for radio and television as well as webcast programming and more traditional programming. Learn to implement social media to communicate globally. You'll become familiar with using social media for a variety of communications purposes, including advertising, marketing, journalism, branding and public relations.

Start your professional work portfolio right here in our Graphic Design program. With the option to earn a Diploma or an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design, you'll receive the education and experience needed to launch your career in our dual-track program.

Develop skills in design, graphics, animation, typography, digital illustration, drawing, photography and advertising techniques while learning in our state-of the-art Macintosh Computer Lab. Featuring 17 new iMac computers with the latest Adobe Creative Cloud suite applications, the graphic design classroom has everything you need to do your work efficiently.

Develop skills in design, graphics, animation, typography, digital illustration, drawing, photography and advertising techniques while learning in our state-of the-art Macintosh Computer Lab. Featuring 17 new iMac computers with the latest Adobe Creative Cloud suite applications, the graphic design classroom has everything you need to do your work efficiently.

Develop a broad knowledge base that is applicable to many industrial disciplines in our Engineering Technology program. While earning an Associate in Applied Science Degree, you'll become equipped with the core and specialized skills needed to pursue entry-level positions in the advanced manufacturing sector.

Whether you choose to pursue a career in industrial automation, process control or robotics, you'll establish a strong foundation of skills and understanding of lean manufacturing principles right here at Iowa Lakes. Develop competence in electronics, programmable logic control, design, programming and advanced automated technology. You'll also gain experience with renewable energy and power distribution.

Gain hands-on training in the hospitality industry with the opportunity to earn a diploma or Associate in Applied Science Degree. As the longest-running Hotel and Restaurant Management program in Iowa, our coursework and student experience continues to evolve to meet the skills needed to succeed in the industry. While studying in hotel and restaurant industries, learning health operations skills and experiencing management settings, you will become familiar with:

Food costing
Computerized front office management
Food service sanitation
Menu planning and design
Food production
Convention management
Housekeeping management
Hotel operations
Personnel management

You will learn the ropes of the field while working in our simulation clinic lab, featuring up-to-date equipment and computer training. Become familiar with clinical duties such as taking patient history, measurement of vital signs, assisting the provider with physical exams and minor office procedures and administering medication. Additionally, you'll receive training in administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, data entry, managing electronic health records, medical coding and more.

Develop a wide-ranging skill-set and become well versed in time management, attention to detail, people skills and the ability to multitask. You will become familiar with tasks such as scheduling appointments, data entry and organizing and managing health information and medical records. Additionally, you will learn the various classification systems to code medical diagnoses and treatment for reimbursement purposes, handle general billing and accounts, file insurance and assist with transcription.

Develop the skills needed to provide provisional care for individuals, families or communities with basic health care needs in our three-term Practical Nursing (PN) program. After completing the program, you'll become eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) licensure exam. Licensed practical nurses have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, from hospitals and rehabilitation centers to long-term care facilities.

Get acquainted with all areas of surgical technology while earning a diploma or Associate in Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology. Surgical technologists work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel in a range of ways. As an integral part of the surgical team, surgical technologists need in-depth training and practical experience to best deliver patient care for and assume appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery.

Get acquainted with all areas of animal patient care through the Veterinary Technician program at Iowa Lakes. You will earn an Associate in Applied Science degree and develop the skills needed to assist doctors of veterinary medicine in a range of ways. Veterinary technicians need in-depth training and practical experience to best care for and handle animals. Additionally, they need to be able to help their clients understand the care their animal is receiving. Through our program's coursework, you will gain hands-on experience with lab tests, radiology procedures and surgical assisting through our animal clinic observations classes and internship opportunities.

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career with room to advance? Then our Wind Energy and Turbine Technology program may be a great fit for you. As one of the first three programs nationwide to earn the American Wind Energy Association's Seal of Approval for Wind Turbine Service Technician Programs, we pride ourselves on being a leader in delivering rigorous coursework to produce the front-line technicians the industry needs.

Our dual-track program helps you enter a growing technical workforce with confidence and transcend different sectors of the renewable energy field. Whether you choose to pursue a diploma or Associate in Applied Science degree, you'll have the opportunity to participate in an internship. Gain exposure to real work experience that will prepare you for what to expect on the job.

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career with room to advance? Then our Wind Energy and Turbine Technology program may be a great fit for you. As one of the first three programs nationwide to earn the American Wind Energy Association's Seal of Approval for Wind Turbine Service Technician Programs, we pride ourselves on being a leader in delivering rigorous coursework to produce the front-line technicians the industry needs.

Our dual-track program helps you enter a growing technical workforce with confidence and transcend different sectors of the renewable energy field. Whether you choose to pursue a diploma or Associate in Applied Science degree, you'll have the opportunity to participate in an internship. Gain exposure to real work experience that will prepare you for what to expect on the job.