TechWorks Campus

Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.

Great things are happening at TechWorks and we couldn't be more proud of the leadership and commitment of the TechWorks Board Members who guide the vision of the organization.

Thank you, Tim Hurley, for your service over the past 12 years as the TechWorks Board Chair. Your commitment has positioned the TechWorks Campus as a place where innovation happens.

Long time board member, Dave Deaver, has assumed the role of TechWorks Board Chair and will see the organization down the homestretch as Hawkeye Community College initiates construction of their new SACA Center located on the 2nd floor of TechWorks.

New signage looks pretty cool 😎

This week, John Deere brought their AR (augmented reality) welding simulator to TechWorks, to let students in the IGNITE program test their skills, and learn more about advanced manufacturing career opportunities for them right here in the Cedar Valley.

Learn more about the IGNITE program at

John Deere Showcases Augmented Reality Welding Simulator to IGNITE Students This week, John Deere brought their AR (augmented reality) welding simulator to TechWorks, to let students in the IGNITE program test their skills, and learn more about advanced manufacturing career opportunities for them right here in the Cedar Valley. The IGNITE program is a collaboration between....

TechWorks Campus was recently featured in the State of Iowa’s “Seizing The Manufacturing 4.0 Opportunity: A Strategic Plan For Iowa’s Manufacturing Industry."

Learn more and check out TechWorks' new website at

TechWorks featured in the State’s Strategic Plan For Iowa’s Manufacturing Industry and Industry 4.0 TechWorks Campus was recently featured in the State of Iowa’s “Seizing The Manufacturing 4.0 Opportunity: A Strategic Plan For Iowa’s Manufacturing Industry.” TechWorks operations bridge Iowa’s manufacturing past with its manufacturing future providing a nexus for advanced manufacturing-re...

Exciting progress taking place at TechWorks!

A lot is changing inside the walls of Tech One. The progress is looking great!

Repurposing continues on the TechWorks Campus! Check out the original conditions, proposed 3D rendering, and a recent construction photo the new Lincoln Savings Bank building.

All of this would be impossible without our awesome team - with Peters Construction Corporation

Hawkeye Community College this past Summer launched "The WE Build Waterloo Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program is designed to create interest in a variety of construction trades and career paths into these occupations.

Participants will be introduced to thirteen different construction trades, learn introductory skills, have access to employers, and will set themselves on a course for family-sustaining wages and benefits."

Learn more at https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/business-community/training/apprenticeship/we-build-waterloo-pre-apprenticeship

WE Build Waterloo Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship - Hawkeye Community College

University of Northern Iowa Metal Casting Center is adding some new equipment! They will be the first university-based center in the world to purchase a cutting-edge piece of robotics equipment! 👏

"The addition of an automated investment casting shelling unit will provide a unique educational experience for our students as well as allows the center to research new methods, materials and processes," said Jerry Thiel, president for both the UNI Additive Manufacturing and Metal Casting centers.

University of Northern Iowa Additive Manufacturing Center Purchases Cutting-Edge New Equipment The UNI AMC will complete the installation and training of the cell by the end of July.

We are just one week away from the start of the Contrarian Agriculture Series with AgroBravo, Iowa State Ag Entrepreneurship Initiative, and the Global Agriculture Learning Center. You will not want to miss it! Check out the speaker line-up and registration details at www.contrarianagriculture.com