The Catalyst

Ready to trade "I’m bored" for "I built a robot"? Join host Amy Lasack on The Catalyst as we dive into the high-energy world of NICC Summer Camps with Krista Walsh-Weitz, Personal Enrichment Program Developer. In this episode, we explore how Northeast Iowa Community College transforms summer break into a launchpad for future careers. From robotics and STEM challenges to creative culinary arts and fashion shows, discover how NICC becomes the district’s biggest playground for future innovators. These programs provide a vital mix of education and entertainment, helping working families solve childcare challenges while young learners build confidence, teamwork and a connection to their community’s college.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Amy Lasack
NICC Vice President of Business and Community Solutions
Designer
Ashley Konzen
NICC Design Coordinator
Guest
Krista Walsh-Weitz
NICC Program Developer
Producer
Tessa Hill
NICC Marketing and Communications Specialist
Producer
Travis Hunt
NICC Learning Management System Administrator

What is The Catalyst?

Explore the people, programs and partnerships that make Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) more than a campus. From student success stories to behind-the-scenes of athletics, innovation and industry collaboration, each episode answers the question: What’s happening at NICC? Energetic, informative and always evolving, this is your inside look at the impact of community-driven education.