Corporate Training
Your Workforce Solution
Corporate training from Kirkwood offers your organization an incredibly deep, diverse resource base to develop leaders from within, employee behavior change, skill mastery, and so much more.
Our customizable training is led by industry-proven experts and focused on real-world application so your people spend more time investing their developed skills directly into your business. Let us help you take your company to the next level today!
With training focused on a huge range of topics including leadership, health and safety, and team building, our educational resources can be the development boost your organization's people need. Start investing in your greatest asset today!
Are you a business looking to create or join an apprenticeship program? Or are you a student wanting to become an apprentice with a new or current employer? No matter your situation, we have the resources to help you achieve your goals.
All apprenticeships through Kirkwood Community College are registered with the Department of Labor and have related training hours and on-the-job learning skills. Learn more by clicking on the link that relates most to you.
The Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training (260E) program provides new employee training for businesses that are growing their workforce. Made available through Iowa’s community colleges, the program is administered locally by Kirkwood Community College and is funded through the new employees’ withholding taxes at no cost to the employee or the company. Take a look at the Application and Agreement of Intent, or call 319-398-7782 for more information.
Looking for funding for incumbent worker training? Call 319-398-5691 about the Iowa Jobs Training Program (260F).
Free counseling for small businesses and startups is available in Benton, Jones, and Linn counties. You can get help with business planning, financing options, market research, loan proposal assistance, business growth strategies, new business guidance, business succession strategies, and business disaster counseling.
Programs
Leadership in Manufacturing Certificate
Preparing Tomorrow's Manufacturing Leaders Today.
Emerging Leaders in Transportation Certificate
Drive the Transportation Industry Forward.
Blueprint for Leaders Series
Leadership for the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Industries.
Kirkwood: Your Workforce Partner
We are a workforce resource for business collaboration, understanding demands, customized training, high and low tech solutions, skilled employees, and stronger communities.
Meet Our Team
| Quinn Pettifer | ||||||
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| Title: | Director, Corporate Training | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-1778 | |||||
| Email: | quinn.pettifer@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Barb Rawson | ||||||
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| Title: | Program Manager | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-2754 | |||||
| Email: | barbara.rawson@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Chris Carr | ||||||
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| Title: | Sales Manager | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-7685 | |||||
| Email: | christopher.carr@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Laura Seyfer | ||||||
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| Title: | Business Liaison | |||||
| Phone: | 319-784-1935 | |||||
| Email: | laura.seyfer@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Olga Baughman | ||||||
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| Title: | Business Liaison | |||||
| Phone: | 319-784-1919 | |||||
| Email: | olga.baughman@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Megan Lebeda | ||||||
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| Title: | Program Developer | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-4830 | |||||
| Email: | megan.lebeda@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Tyler McCarville | ||||||
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| Title: | Senior Manager - Job Training Programs | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-7782 | |||||
| Email: | tyler.mccarville@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Cassie Mitvalsky | ||||||
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| Title: | Workforce Initiatives Project Manager | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-1057 | |||||
| Email: | cassie.mitvalsky@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Maria Taylor | ||||||
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| Title: | Program Manager | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-5623 | |||||
| Email: | maria.taylor@kirkwood.edu | |||||
We are here to help!