Adult learners are motivated

26 Jun 2017

More than 40 percent of all higher education enrollments are aged 25 or older, officially known as adult learners. Teachers love them. They are motivated by the need and desire for career success.

In the Iowa Lakes Corridor, these adult learners are catered to. Business people and teachers understand how determined they are, increasing their chances for educational success. Three school systems are available to them. Buena Vista University, on the shores of Storm Lake, is renowned for the quality of its educational facilities and commitment to technology.

Iowa Lakes Community College offers the highly respected Wind Technology and Turbine Technology program, one of just seven programs in the nation to earn the Seal of Approval from the American Wind Energy Association. Iowa Central Community College offers many flexible programs, including in industrial technical training.

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