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Hawkeye Business and Community Education provides professional skill development for individuals and businesses. Cutting-edge, rigorous and relevant career and technical education (CTE) prepares youth and adults for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers . Browse a complete list of our courses or course series and if you do not see the type of course you are looking for suggest a course or contact us to learn more about designing customized training for your workforce.

 
This is an entry level course for beginner carpenters.  There will be an introduction into carpentry math, hand and power tools, construction drawings ...  View More

Start date: 09/10/25

End date: 03/17/26

Tuition $975.00

Program Code: 1:OE

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Wed 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 3 sessions starting 9/10/2025, ending 9/24/2025. 
   Weekly - Tue 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 22 sessions starting 10/7/2025, ending 3/17/2026. <
 Class Skip Dates :
  (No class on 12/23/2025, 12/30/2025)

Location: Cedar Falls Center Location : 
  Cedar Falls Center.

Room :  124

Instructor : Jacob Ham 

 
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The level 1 carpentry appprenticeship class is the first of 4 levels.  This class is designed to prepare carpentry appprentices to become efficent in ...  View More

Start date: 09/10/25

End date: 03/17/26

Tuition $975.00

Program Code: 1:OE

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Wed 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 3 sessions starting 9/10/2025, ending 9/24/2025. 
   Weekly(2) - Mon 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 13 sessions starting 9/15/2025, ending 3/16/2026. 
   Weekly - Tue 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 22 sessions starting 10/7/2025, ending 3/17/2026. <
 Class Skip Dates :
  (No class on 12/22/2025, 12/23/2025, 12/30/2025)

Location: Multiple Location : 
  Cedar Falls Center
  Off Campus.

Room : Multiple  Room : 
  124. 
  Competencies.

Instructor : Jacob Ham 

Call 319-296-4290 to register
 
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Students will gain knowledge in different aspects of construction procedures including but not limited to Stairs, Building envelopes, Drawings or prin ...  View More

Start date: 09/10/25

End date: 03/18/26

Tuition $975.00

Program Code: 1:OE

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Wed 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 25 sessions starting 9/10/2025, ending 3/18/2026. 
   Weekly(2) - Tue 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 13 sessions starting 9/16/2025, ending 3/17/2026. <
 Class Skip Dates :
  (No class on 11/26/2025, 12/23/2025, 12/24/2025, 12/31/2025)

Location: Multiple Location : 
  Off Campus
  Apprenticeship Annex.

Room : Multiple  Room : 
  Competencies. 
  101.

Instructor : Brian McCully 

Call 319-277-2490 to register
 
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  This course meets the Apprenticeship requirements of the Department of Labor.  This is year 3 of 4. ...  View More

Start date: 08/11/25

End date: 03/09/26

Tuition $975.00

Program Code: 1:OE

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 25 sessions; starting 8/11/2025, ending 3/9/2026 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 9/1/2025, 12/22/2025, 12/29/2025, 1/5/2026, 1/6/2026, 1/7/2026, 1/8/2026, 1/9/2026, 1/10/2026, 1/11/2026, 1/12/2026, 1/13/2026, 1/14/2026, 1/15/2026, 1/16/2026, 1/17/2026, 1/18/2026, 1/19/2026)

Location: Regional Transportation Training Center Location : 
  Regional Transportation Training Center.

Room :  109 A

Instructor : - Staff 

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This summer camp is designed to introduce high school students with a minimum age of 14 years old at the start of the camp to careers within the const ...  View More

Start date: 06/16/25

End date: 06/18/25

Tuition $0.00

Program Code: 01:WE Build Camp

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 3 sessions; starting 6/16/2025, ending 6/18/2025

Please read: All class attendees must wear closed toe ...More

Location: Waterloo Career Center Location : 
  Waterloo Career Center.

Instructor : Jacob Ham 

 
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Apprentices with previous experience can prepare for the Electrical Level 1 Apprenticeship test with a preparation class. Apprentices may earn credit ...  View More

Start date: 10/16/25

End date: 12/11/25

Tuition $595.00

Program Code: 1:OE

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Thu 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 8 sessions starting 10/16/2025, ending 12/11/2025. 
   Weekly - Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 36 sessions starting 10/17/2025, ending 12/10/2025. <
 Class Skip Dates :
  (No class on 11/26/2025, 11/27/2025, 11/28/2025)

Location: Multiple Location : 
  Cedar Falls Center
  Off Campus.

Room : Multiple  Room : 
  124. 
  Competencies.

Instructor : Robert Stanley 

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Apprentices with previous experience can prepare for the Electrical Level 2 Apprenticeship test with a preparation class. Apprentices may earn credit ...  View More

Start date: 01/08/26

End date: 03/12/26

Tuition $595.00

Program Code: 1:OE

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Thu 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 10 sessions starting 1/8/2026, ending 3/12/2026. 
   Weekly - Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 43 sessions starting 1/9/2026, ending 3/11/2026. <
 Class Skip Dates :
  (No class on 3/6/2026)

Location: Multiple Location : 
  Cedar Falls Center
  Off Campus.

Room : Multiple  Room : 
  124. 
  Competencies.

Instructor : Robert Stanley 

Call 319-296-4290 to register
 
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  This course meets the Apprenticeship requirements of the Department of Labor.  This is year 3 of 4. ...  View More

Start date: 09/25/25

End date: 03/19/26

Tuition $1,125.00

Program Code: 1:OE

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Thu 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 23 sessions starting 9/25/2025, ending 3/19/2026. 
   Weekly(2) - Tue 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 6 sessions starting 10/7/2025, ending 12/16/2025. 
   Weekly - Tue 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; starting 11/25/2025, ending 11/25/2025. 
   Weekly(2) - Tue 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 6 sessions starting 1/6/2026, ending 3/17/2026. <
 Class Skip Dates :
  (No class on 11/27/2025, 12/25/2025, 1/1/2026)

Location: Cedar Falls Center Location : 
  Cedar Falls Center.

Room :  146

Instructor : Timothy Moyer 

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  This course meets the Apprenticeship requirements of the Department of Labor.  This is year 4 of 4. ...  View More

Start date: 09/03/25

End date: 03/10/26

Tuition $1,125.00

Program Code: 1:OE

Schedule : Weekly - Wed, Tue 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 48 sessions; starting 9/3/2025, ending 3/10/2026 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 11/25/2025, 11/26/2025, 12/23/2025, 12/24/2025, 12/30/2025, 12/31/2025)

Location: Cedar Falls Center Location : 
  Cedar Falls Center.

Room :  143

Instructor : Timothy Cross 

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Apprentices with previous experience can prepare for the HVAC Level 1 Apprenticeship test with a preparation class. Apprentices may earn credit for Le ...  View More

Start date: 10/02/25

End date: 11/20/25

Tuition $595.00

Program Code: 1:OE

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Thu 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 8 sessions starting 10/2/2025, ending 11/20/2025. 
   Weekly - Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 34 sessions starting 10/3/2025, ending 11/19/2025. <

Location: Multiple Location : 
  Cedar Falls Center
  Off Campus.

Room : Multiple  Room : 
  112. 
  Competencies.

Instructor : Brian McCully 

Call 319-296-4290 to register
 
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Apprentices with previous experience can prepare for the HVAC Level 2 Apprenticeship test with a preparation class. Apprentices may earn credit for Le ...  View More

Start date: 01/08/26

End date: 02/26/26

Tuition $595.00

Program Code: 1:OE

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Thu 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 8 sessions starting 1/8/2026, ending 2/26/2026. 
   Weekly - Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 34 sessions starting 1/9/2026, ending 2/25/2026. <

Location: Multiple Location : 
  Cedar Falls Center
  Off Campus.

Room : Multiple  Room : 
  112. 
  Competencies.

Instructor : Brian McCully 

Call 319-296-4290 to register
 
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  This course meets the Apprenticeship requirements of the Department of Labor.  This is year 3 of 4. ...  View More

Start date: 08/20/25

End date: 02/11/26

Tuition $1,125.00

Program Code: 1:OE

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Wed 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 23 sessions starting 8/20/2025, ending 2/11/2026. 
   Weekly(2) - Tue 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 7 sessions starting 9/2/2025, ending 11/25/2025. 
   Weekly(2) - Tue 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 2 sessions starting 12/2/2025, ending 12/16/2025. 
   Weekly(2) - Tue 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 3 sessions starting 1/6/2026, ending 2/3/2026. 
   Weekly(2) - Tue 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; starting 2/10/2026, ending 2/10/2026. <
 Class Skip Dates :
  (No class on 11/26/2025, 12/24/2025, 12/31/2025)

Location: Cedar Falls Center Location : 
  Cedar Falls Center.

Room :  112

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Brian McCully  2.Michael Henny 

Call 319-296-4290 to register
 
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