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Creating a Pathway to Success: What Your Child’s First Year in College Looks Like
Ah, the first year of college! It’s the exciting, sometimes nerve-wracking, “what-comes-next?” moment that both your child and you have been preparing for. But, as a parent, you might be…
Read MoreHow Community College Helps Students Transition from High School to Adulthood
Let’s face it, the transition from high school to adulthood isn’t always a smooth ride. One minute, your teen is walking the halls of high school, and the next, they’re…
Read More5 Myths About Community College You Need to Stop Believing
Let’s be honest: The college search process is stressful. As a parent of a high school junior or senior, you probably have a million things running through your mind, from…
Read MoreHow to Support Your High School Senior in Their College Search
The college search is an exciting (and sometimes stressful) journey for both students and parents. As a parent of a high school senior, you’re likely eager to help your child…
Read MoreThe Power of Community College: Giving Your Child the Head Start They Need
As a parent of a high school junior or senior, you’re likely already thinking ahead about your child’s future. The decision on where your child will attend college is a…
Read MoreWage Gap Whisperer: How a Degree Can Boost Your Earning Power
Feeling trapped in a salary rut? Does the gap between your paycheck and your dreams feel too large to covercome? The secret to bridging that gap might be closer than…
Read MoreAffordability Meets Opportunity: Education Programs at ECC and MCC
Do you sit in class with your favorite high school teachers and think, “hey, I could do that”? You may be a future educator! You can make your classroom dreams…
Read MoreFrom Classroom to Clinic: Your Fast Track to Medical Assisting Success
Dreaming of a dynamic career in healthcare, but worried about student loans and lengthy programs? Look no further than ECC/MCC’s top-rated Medical Assisting program! This affordable, 11-month program equips you…
Read MoreExploring the Benefits of Pharmacy Technician Courses
Pharmacy Closures Affecting Iowa Communities Recent research conducted by Drake University has uncovered a significant reduction in the number of pharmacies across the state, impacting both rural and urban areas.…
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