Skip to content
  • IVCCD

  • ECC

  • MCC

  • BCS

Search Button
  • DIRECTORY

  • CONFERENCE AND EVENTS CENTER

BCS-logo

Header Mega Menu

  • About
    • About Business and Community Solutions

      No matter who you are, we have a course or a session that is right for you. Learn about our services, and reach out with questions!
    • News and Media
    • Maps and Directions
  • Adult Literacy
  • Healthcare Training
    • Healthcare Apprenticeship
  • Workforce and Career
    • Professional Skills

      We are more than technical and industrial training - we can offer a whole suite of professional skills.
    • Professional Development
    • Leadership
      • Leadership Iowa Falls Experience (LIFE)
      • Poweshiek Leadership Program/PLP
  • Online Learning
  • Business
    • Customized Business Solutions

      Not all training programs are created equal - we can create custom training programs based on your needs.
    • Training Grants
    • 260E and 260F Interest
    • Customized Training Options
  • Community
    • Career Services
    • Disability Services
    • Resources Available
      • Tuition Assistance
      • Support Service and Career Resources
      • Resource Assistance Inquiry
    • Succession Planning
      • Navigating Tomorrow – Interest Form
  • Classes and Events
    • Class Registration Site
    • Class Cancellation Policy
Search Button

Posts by julie

Creating a Pathway to Success: What Your Child’s First Year in College Looks Like

By julie | March 11, 2025 | 0
pathway-to-success

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 More

How Community College Helps Students Transition from High School to Adulthood

By julie | March 11, 2025 | 0
help-students-transition-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 More

5 Myths About Community College You Need to Stop Believing

By julie | March 11, 2025 | 0
myths-about-community-college

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 More

How to Support Your High School Senior in Their College Search

By julie | March 11, 2025 | 0
support-high-school-students-during-the-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 More

The Power of Community College: Giving Your Child the Head Start They Need

By julie | March 11, 2025 | 0
the-power-of-community-colleges

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 More

Wage Gap Whisperer: How a Degree Can Boost Your Earning Power

By julie | February 22, 2024 | 0

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 More

Affordability Meets Opportunity: Education Programs at ECC and MCC

By julie | January 18, 2024 | 0
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 More

From Classroom to Clinic: Your Fast Track to Medical Assisting Success

By julie | January 16, 2024 | 0
Medical-assisting-program

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 More

Exploring the Benefits of Pharmacy Technician Courses

By julie | November 30, 2023 | 0
Pharmacy-technician

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.…

Read More
Older Posts »

Recent Posts

  • Creating a Pathway to Success: What Your Child’s First Year in College Looks Like
  • How Community College Helps Students Transition from High School to Adulthood
  • 5 Myths About Community College You Need to Stop Believing
  • How to Support Your High School Senior in Their College Search
  • The Power of Community College: Giving Your Child the Head Start They Need

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
Business & Community logo W

Iowa Valley Community College District does not discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, actual or potential family, parental or marital status, or other protected classes. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President of Administration, serving as the District Equity Officer, 3702 S. Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158, 641-844-5530, Equity@iavalley.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS

3702 S. Center Street
Marshalltown, Iowa 50158

CONTACT

641-752-4645

641-752-4645

1-800-284-4823

ivbcsinfo@iavalley.edu

IOWA VALLEY

  • Virtual Tour

  • Title IX

  • Student Handbook

  • Equity in Education

COLLEGES

  • Iowa Valley Community College District

  • Ellsworth Community College

  • Marshalltown Community College

  • Iowa Valley Grinnell

  • Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions

Copyright © 2025 Iowa Valley Continuing Education. All rights reserved.

If you have concerns about the accessibility of this website, please refer to the Educational Equity page.