The Role of Iowa Community Colleges (Full Program)
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Program: The Iowa Journal #143
Broadcast Date: Mar. 17, 2008
With 15 community colleges serving 99 counties, the community college system is arguable the most valued public institution in Iowa.
Rob Denson, President of Des Moines Area Community College talks about how community colleges respond to the workforce needs of area businesses and students looking to begin their post-secondary education. Bob Mundt, President of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce emphasizes the successful role of community colleges to train the future workforce.
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