Community Programs, Resources, and Events

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Community Programs, Resources, and Events

Connecting Campus and Community

Hawkeye Community College is proud to connect campus with community through a wide-ranging suite of resources and outreach programs. Whether you're seeking healthcare services, educational access, companionship for seniors, or opportunities to get involved and strengthen our community, there’s something here for everyone. Dive in below to discover how you can benefit, contribute, or simply get more connected with what’s happening in our neighborhood.

Continuing Education Classes

Continuing education classes give you the chance to explore a new interest, build career skills, or simply enjoy learning with others. They’re flexible, affordable, and designed to fit into your busy schedule—helping you grow both personally and professionally at your own pace.

Keep Learning

Adult Education and Literacy

Our Adult Education and Literacy programs are designed to help you achieve your personal, educational, and career goals. Whether you're looking to improve your English skills, earn your high school equivalency diploma, or gain job-specific training, we offer free classes and supportive services to guide you every step of the way.

Get Started

Dental Clinic

Get your teeth professionally cleaned and cared for at the Dental Clinic at Hawkeye. The clinic serves our local community by offering both preventative dentistry and restorative care services.

Make An Appointment

AmeriCorps Seniors Program

Seniors helping seniors! AmeriCorps volunteers (55 and older) help other seniors remain physically and mentally active. Provide friendship and help with daily living activities.

Volunteer to Help Seniors

Library

The community is welcome to use Hawkeye Community College's library as a resource for research, learning, and personal enrichment. While some services may be limited to students and staff, the library provides a welcoming environment for all who seek knowledge and information.

Visit the Library

Testing Center

The Testing Center serves as an official test site for college entrance exams, professional certification exams, and proctoring services. We offer a secure and supportive environment for students and community members to complete their assessments with confidence.

Ready to schedule your exam?

Facilities Rental

Reserve our facilities for your next event or group activity. Find a list of rental rates, services, rules, and how to make a reservation.

Explore the Options

Employer Resources

Connect with Hawkeye students and alumni through Handshake. This platform enables you to post job openings, search candidate profiles, and engage with a talented pool of potential hires.

Get Started with Handshake

Work-Based Learning Opportunities

The High School Career Connections program gives your business a chance to engage with local high school students and help them explore career paths. Through hands-on experiences, internships, job shadows, and career events, your team can connect with students and share real-world insights about your industry.

Plan your event with us

Invest in Student Success

Your gift makes a direct impact in the lives of our students. By supporting scholarships, emergency assistance, and innovative programs, you help open doors to education and create brighter futures. Join us in making a difference today.

Ways to Give

Local College Access Network

How will Iowa get to our goal of 70% of workers with post-high school education? That’s the job of the network, with a special emphasis on first-generation and minority students.

Make College Possible

Ticket to Work

Find your way back to economic self-sufficiency. Through this free and voluntary federal program, you can continue to receive Social Security disability benefits while training for and starting a new chapter in your career.

Consider Your Work Options

Workforce Training and Community Development Programs

Hawkeye’s Workforce Training and Community Development programs provide guidance and practical skills to help individuals, from SNAP recipients to adults with criminal records reentering the workforce, achieve self-sufficiency and secure fulfilling employment.

Explore Programs

Community Activities and Events

Hawkeye Community College hosts a variety of events and activities that bring the community together for learning, networking, and entertainment.

Explore Upcoming Events

Invite Rusty the RedTail to Your Event!

Bring extra energy to your event—invite Rusty the RedTail! Rusty enjoys meeting people, posing for photos, and spreading RedTail pride.

Bring RedTail Spirit to Your Event