Kirkwood Community College

6301 Kirkwood Blvd Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52406-2068 - View a map of this school Map

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Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services (KTOS) provides business counseling and training services to help companies achieve world-class performance through improved business practices, a highly-skilled workforce, and appropriate use of technology. The services are focused on people, processes, and technology. This effort brings together considerable resources from Kirkwood Community College, the community and the State of Iowa. Companies can receive services through workforce development programs, process improvement consultation, production support services, small business performance consultation, performance excellence, environmental and solid waste technical assistance and strategic partnerships....

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  • Kirkwood Community College
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County Linn County, IA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 8,590 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 6,474 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 15,064 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 67% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 27% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,668 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 4% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,232 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 22% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $963 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 51% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,381 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services (KTOS) provides business counseling and training services to help companies achieve world-class performance through improved business practices, a highly-skilled workforce, and appropriate use of technology. The services are focused on people, processes, and technology. This effort brings together considerable resources from Kirkwood Community College, the community and the State of Iowa. Companies can receive services through workforce development programs, process improvement consultation, production support services, small business performance consultation, performance excellence, environmental and solid waste technical assistance and strategic partnerships.
  • Kirkwood Training Services provides a broad spectrum of employee training and education programs covering four key skills areas: Computer and Information Technology, Technical Training, Health and Safety Programs, and Essential Skills. Through our nationwide network of training resources, you'll have access to renowned training programs and trainers with years of industry experience. But that's only the beginning.
  • Kirkwood Training Services is truly committed to working partnerships with business and industry and other public agencies. By working cooperatively with business and industry we can jointly address many of the workforce and training needs of the region and community.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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