College Early Start
The College Early Start Program is a way to provide students with a highly supportive initial college experience before graduating high school. College Early Start (CES) is designed to give high school students the platform to explore career options and a variety of classes. This creates academic momentum and a less stressful transition to the college environment. If desired, a student can enroll in a certification path so when they graduate from high school, the student will have a diploma and a certificate in the field they choose, thereby giving students an advanced enrollment standing upon entering college as a degree-seeking student.
To apply for the CES program, talk with your high school counselor.
Certificate Pathways:
Graduate with a certificate while in high school.
- Automotive – Council Bluffs
- Nurse Aide Certificate – Council Bluffs, Clarinda, and Cass County Center
- Culinary Arts: Food Technician – Council Bluffs
- Diesel – Council Bluffs
- Industrial Technician – Council Bluffs
- Industrial Technology Certificate – Clarinda & Shelby County Center
- Welding – Council Bluffs & Clarinda
For a full list of our programs, including certificate pathways and course descriptions along with course prerequisites, see our College Catalog.
Transferring Credit
Links
ResourcesKimberly Wollenhaupt
Dean of High School Partnerships & Student Advancement
Ph: 712-325-3499
Email: kwollenhaupt@iwcc.edu
Jennifer Salvo
Director of High School Partnerships & Student Advancement
Ph: 712-325-3224
Email: jsalvo@iwcc.edu
Skyler Wendling
High School Student Success Coordinator
Ph: 712-325-3243
Email: hsp@iwcc.edu
Laura Mendoza
Director of Concurrent Enrollment Compliance & Accreditation
Ph: 712-325-3356
Email: lmendoza@iwcc.edu
Adison Leehy
Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
Ph: 712-256-7023
Email: aleehy@iwcc.edu