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New Hampton has an available, well educated workforce and workforce
development education and training solutions to help you expand
your business horizons.
According to a 2005 regional laborshed study conducted by Iowa Workforce
Development for the New Hampton area, the potential laborforce in
the region is 6,497.
The regional analysis indicates that 65 percent have education/training
beyond high school, 25.4 percent possess an undergraduate degree
and 9.4 percent have obtained a post-graduate/professional degree-indicators
of a highly educated and well-trained workforce.
For a summary of 2005 New
Hampton Laborshed Survey and Analysis, click here.
2006 Benefits Survey |
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New Hampton is located within convenient commuting distance to several
two-year community colleges and four-year graduate colleges.
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Northeast
Iowa Community College located within 30 minutes in Calmar,
Iowa, provides economic development and training services that assist
businesses in growth and development, increasing productivity, and
enhancing employee skills. Services and training are high quality,
cost effective, customized and convenient. Training can be done
on-site or on a NICC Campus. On-site training is a convenient and
economical way to utilize high quality training.
- 260E Iowa New Jobs Training Program
This program assists businesses that are creating new positions
or new jobs. If a company is expanding or locating a new facility
in the state, New Jobs Training can provide flexible funding to
meet a variety of training needs. The assistance available ranges
from highly specialized to basic skills training for new positions.
Companies engaged in manufacturing, processing, assembly of products,
warehousing, wholesaling, research and development, and the provision
of services with out-of-state customers are eligible.
- 260F Iowa Jobs Training Program
This program helps businesses fund customized training for current
employees. NICC assists with the development of the training programs
that are funded by forgivable loans. The maximum award for each
project at a business site is $25,000. A business site may be
approved for multiple projects-with funding over a three-year
period, not to exceed $50,000. A cash match is required for projects
exceeding $4,999. The assistance available ranges from highly
specialized to basic skills training for new positions. Companies
engaged in manufacturing, processing, assembly of products, warehousing,
wholesaling, research and development, and the provision of services
with out-of-state customers are eligible.
- Custom Designed Training
NICC offers an extensive list of training opportunities:
- Computer applications
- Workplace health and safety
- Quality and productivity
- Technical skills
- Employee issues
- Online Courses for Management, Business and Manufacturing
NICC's Continuing Education offers numerous courses in the area
of business, management and manufacturing. For more information
on NICC education and training programs, visit NICC's
website, call NICC's Chickasaw County Center, 641.394.4689
or email chickasaw@nicc.edu
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The
University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, a short
45-minute drive from New Hampton. UNI offers a comprehensive program
of outstanding undergraduate education and complementary graduate
programs. Undergraduate degrees programs include: Bachelor of Arts,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Music,
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Technology. Graduate degree programs
include: Master of Accounting, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Education,
Master of Business Administration, Master of Music, Master of Public
Policy, Master of Science, Master of Social Work, Specialist in Education,
Specialist in Science, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Industrial Technology.
UNI has ranked second in Midwest top public universities by U.S. News
and World Report for six consecutive years. UNI has been ranked among
the nation's "Top 100 Values in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger's
Personal Finance Magazine. |
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Wartburg College,
a nationally recognized four-year liberal arts college, is located
in Waverly, just 30 minutes from New Hampton. |
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Luther College
is located in Decorah, 40 minutes from New Hampton. Luther is an undergraduate
liberal arts institution of about 2,600 students offering more than
60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to
a Bachelor of Arts degree. |
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Upper
Iowa University, located in Fayette and within one hour's
drive of New Hampton, is the largest private college in Iowa. UIU
is a four-year, liberal arts institution of higher learning offering
quality degree programs serving a widely diverse student clientele,
including both recent high school graduates and mature learners. Upper
Iowa University offers degrees and certificates in a variety of fields
and specialty areas. Most field areas are available for study through
more than one learning option (including distance learning opportunities).
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