Education
Iowa Western Community College
The Division of Economic and Workforce Development at Iowa Western Community College works with individuals, communities, and existing and emerging businesses in Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby counties providing services and programs they need to remain competitive and thrive. The division provides services in the areas of economic development, workforce development, and entrepreneurial development.
Workforce Development delivers the programs created by the federal Workforce Investment Act. The program provides employment and training activities for low income adults and youth, as well as dislocated workers.
Workforce Development also administers the PROMISE JOBS program, providing employment and training services to Family Investment Program recipients. The program helps recipients comply with their Family Investment Agreement, which outlines a plan to move from welfare to self-sufficiency.
Iowa Western Entrepreneurial Center
The Entrepreneurial Center includes the Iowa Western Small Business Development Center and the Office of Entrepreneurial Education & Training. These programs promote entrepreneurial thinking, support area entrepreneurs and student business ventures, raise public awareness about the vital role of the entrepreneur in the economy, and make academic contributions to our understanding of entrepreneurship and economic progress.
Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)
Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) improves the quality of life in Iowa by enhancing the performance of industry through research, education, and technology-based services. Assistance to companies is provided in partnership with Iowa's universities, community colleges, and government agencies. Services are supported in part by the DoC/NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the DoD/DLA Procurement Technical Assistance Program, and the DoC/EDA University Center Program.