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Iowa community college enrollment losses persist

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Once again, fewer students enrolled this fall in Iowa’s 15 community colleges — continuing a decadelong slide the pandemic worsened, driving a 7.5% drop from fall 2019 to fall 2021. Still, this semester’s …
By BPC Staff | Nov 17, 2021
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Drake names Terry Branstad ambassador-in-residence

Terry Branstad, the United States ambassador to China from 2017 to 2020 and the longest-serving governor in U.S. history, has been named ambassador-in-residence at Drake University in Des Moines.

The new role complements Drake’s plans …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 17, 2021
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Registered Apprenticeship programs in Iowa grew at record pace in FY21

Iowa saw record growth in Registered Apprenticeship programs over the past fiscal year. Iowa Workforce Development is doubling down on its efforts to help create long-term training services for employers, students and job seekers, Gov. …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 16, 2021
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East High School Alumni Foundation announces $4M campaign

The East High School Alumni Foundation has announced a $4 million Campaign for East High School, launched by a $1 million anonymous gift and leadership donations from B.J. Baker III, chairman and CEO of Baker …
By BPC Staff | Nov 15, 2021
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DMACC expands Workforce Training Academy programs to all campuses

Des Moines Area Community College announced that it has expanded its Workforce Training Academy tuition assistance programs on a districtwide level. The community college has provided the program — which provides free training in short-term …
By BPC Staff | Nov 12, 2021
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Saydel High School cancels classes today ‘due to lack of available staff’

Des Moines Register: Classes were canceled today at Saydel High School “due to lack of available staff,” according to a message posted on the Saydel Community School District’s website. Woodside Middle School and Cornell Elementary School …
By BPC Staff | Nov 12, 2021
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Ivy College rolls out Master of Health Care Analytics and Operations degree program

The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University announced that it now offers a Master of Health Care Analytics and Operations degree program. Recently approved by the Iowa Board of Regents, the part-time MHAO degree program …
By BPC Staff | Nov 11, 2021
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Hy-Vee to donate $500,000 for campus improvements at community college

West Des Moines-based grocer Hy-Vee Inc. plans to donate $500,000 to help pay for improvements to Indian Hills Community College’s campuses in Ottumwa and Centerville. The announcement of the donation comes after voters this month …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2021
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UI Institute for International Business to train Saudi women to be entrepreneurs

Fifty Saudi Arabian women will learn how to become entrepreneurs, with the help of an educational program from the University of Iowa that will also connect them with mentors throughout the state. The university’s Institute …
By BPC Staff | Nov 8, 2021
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Parents, students invited to explore manufacturing careers during Creators Wanted Tour

To highlight career opportunities in the manufacturing industry, the National Association of Manufacturers and the Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the NAM, are bringing the industry’s Creators Wanted campaign to the …
By BPC Staff | Nov 8, 2021