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In this episode of the Grow Clinton (GC) Podcast, the GC team is joined by Joe Hoinkis, site manager at LyondellBasell in Clinton, Iowa, to discuss the newly launched Process Technician Certificate Program at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC).

For more information, visit https://eicc.edu/classes-programs/pathway/industrial/process-technician/

If you are a student seeking an in-demand career field with unmatched earning potential, you may want to check out the Process Technician Certificate Program. Graduates of the program receive a GUARANTEED interview at LyondellBasell (LYB), ADM, and 3M in Cordova, Illinois.

Students will develop real-world skills that lead to critical employment opportunities in manufacturing, food processing, energy, and more. Careers in process technology offer stability, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement.

Average salaries start at $56,000 annually, and there are opportunities to enhance your professional rank and unlock unlimited earning potential.

The program combines technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and hands-on training. You'll learn to monitor and control production processes, troubleshoot equipment, and utilize automation technology while mastering best workplace safety practices. You'll also study how equipment, systems, and people work together to maintain smooth operations.

The Process Technician Certificate Program at EICC is a non-credit program, making enrollment simple. There's no college application to fill out; register for classes. You can complete this certificate in as little as one year or at your own pace!

The skills you acquire are rare and highly valued across many industries in your backyard. Local employers asked EICC to provide this training and partnered with us to shape the curriculum, identifying the necessary skills. All you have to do is walk in the door.

EICC is excited to provide more information and tell you when the next class begins.

For more details, contact the continuing education staff at 888-336-3907 or the Grow Clinton office at 563-242-5702.

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