28-03-2025
Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon seeing growth
SHELDON, Iowa (KCAU) — Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) in Sheldon opened in 1966 and has continued to see growth, with record enrollment reported in fall 2024.
One area of growth is in the nursing program. The college recently completed a $9 million project, constructing a two-story addition to house the nursing and radiologic technology programs and adding 48,000 square feet (more than double the department's space). Officials say that it's helping put professionals into the health career field.
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'As of this year, we had a record enrollment of 498 students and we're really excited to place all those students in jobs,' Associate Dean of Health Kevin Miller said. 'NCC has a really high grad rate, but also has a high placement rate, so we are excited for those individuals [to get] into a career they love but also to take care of the people they love as well.'
The Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance program at NCC is designed to develop occupational skills in operating various types of heavy equipment. Instructors say there is a constant need for professionals in this area.
'I've never talked to a contractor who has too much help,' heavy equipment instructor Shirley Obbink said. 'Every one of them is looking for more guys. I don't think there's ever going to be a shortage of that.'
Northwest Iowa Community College has approximately 2,000 students enrolled this semester.
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