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Gain Skills, Build Confidence

When Endia Woodard needed training for a new career, she turned to Hawkeye. The mother of three enrolled in the short-term Patient Access and Front Desk Certificate program, taking classes in the evening while working during the day. “I was so busy, but every minute was worth it,” she said. “Once I received my certification I knew I could do anything.”

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Flexible Options for Rewarding Careers

"I can't say enough about how accommodating Hawkeye was and how convenient it was while working full time and raising three kids. I was nervous to go back to school as a 30-year-old, but there were a lot of people like me, working and raising a family. I actually made some great friends."

Lindsey's Story

New Skills, New Career

James Rinard knew throwing boxes around a distribution center wasn’t something he wanted to do for the rest of his life. One of the mechanics on his shift encouraged him to check out the Industrial Automation Technology program, and soon the single father of two was getting the hands-on training he needed for a new career.

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A Natural Fit

“The thing that surprised me the most was how much I actually enjoyed and looked forward to going to class. The hands-on aspect of the program made it seem like it wasn’t class. It made school that much more enjoyable.”

PJ's Story