Iowa Central Community College
November 1, 2009
The main campus for Iowa Central Community College (ICCC) is in Fort Dodge with other campuses located in Webster City and Storm Lake. ICCC serves Buena Vista, Sac, Pocahontas, Calhoun, Green, Humboldt, Webster, Hamilton, and Wright counties. Additional information can be found at ICCC Student Success Center or by calling the Adult Literacy Coordinator at 1-800-362-2793, extension 1959.
General Education Development (GED)
Students may register on their first day of class and study at an individualized
pace with qualified instructors. Classes and pre-tests are tuition free. Students
study to pass the five subtests of the GED Test: Literature, Writing, Math,
Science, and Social Studies.
GED official testing is completed on Iowa Central Community College campus
by appointment at a cost of $100 which includes all five tests and the GED
diploma.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Students can improve English skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading,
and writing throughout the Iowa Central area. Participants at all levels
of learning work with qualified teachers and have opportunities to use computer
software such as Rosetta Stone.
Return to Learn and Tutoring
Students receive help with basic skills in math, reading, or GED preparation.
Return to Learn classes are available in Storm Lake and Fort Dodge. Tutors
can be requested.
Family Literacy
Even Start Family Literacy Programs in Fort Dodge and Storm Lake serve the
whole family by providing childhood education, adult education, parenting
classes, and parent-child learning time. Adults can learn parenting skills
and work on GED or English skills in this program.
Workforce Literacy Program
Dedicated to the success of its students, the Workforce Literacy Program
is ready to help participants gain skills needed to enter an exciting career
path. Tuition-free pre-skill classes will be offered in the areas
of truck driving, Pre-certified Nursing Assistant, computers, job- seeking,and welding.
