The Iowa Bioprocess Training Center in Eddyville, operated by Indian Hills Community College is a unique facility. It's the only center in the nation that is designed specifically to meet the biotechnology training needs of the value-added agriculture industry.
The Iowa Bioprocess Training Center houses an expanded two-year credit program in Bioprocess Technology, as well as a new Process Control Technician certificate program. In addition, a full menu of biotechnology training courses are offered through Iowa BioDevelopment and in response to the needs of the value-added agriculture industry.
Special features of the Iowa Bioprocess Training Center include a fully functional fermentation pilot plant/training laboratory, a process control training laboratory, a bioprocess training laboratory, an ICN classroom, and virtual reality software simulating a fermentation plant for training purposes.
The initial concept for the Iowa Bioprocess Training Center emerged during meetings of the Indian Hills Regional Development Corporation, a three-county development group made up of city and county officials as well as several area industries and utilities. As a result of this concept, Indian Hills Community College spearheaded the design and financing of the facility with the close cooperation of a number of public and private partners.
These partners were:
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"Our partnership with Indian Hills Community College, Wapello County, and other organizations have made the Iowa Bioprocess Training Center a reality. Indian Hills has been working closely with Cargill over the past several years to assess our bioprocessing training needs. We appreciate the fact that IHCC is willing to bring job-relevant courses and Iowa BioDevelopment training programs to Eddyville to serve Cargill and all the businesses within the Eddyville complex. IHCC has been helping Cargill with training for many years and we look forward to continuing our strong relationship."
- Eric Johnson
Assistant Vice President and Facility Manager, Cargill, Inc.