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Post Last updated: Apr 28, 2026

Report: BHC and its students add $291M+ to local economy

Black Hawk College has released new findings from a comprehensive economic impact study showing the college contributed nearly $291 million in total income to the local economy during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

Page Last updated: Jul 17, 2026

Economic Impact

In FY 2023–24, Black Hawk College activities and alumni strengthened our regional economy—measured as added income and jobs supported.

Event  Apr 13, 2026 1:30 pm

SkillsUSA meeting

Looking to improve your interpersonal skills, build your résumé, network with local businesses, find internships and more? SkillsUSA helps you get prepared to enter the workforce after college. Learn more […]

Event  Feb 4, 2026 2:30 pm

SkillsUSA meeting

Looking to improve your interpersonal skills, build your résumé, network with local businesses, find internships and more? SkillsUSA helps you get prepared to enter the workforce after college. Learn more […]

Event  Dec 3, 2025 2:00 pm

SkillsUSA meeting

Looking to improve your interpersonal skills, build your résumé, network with local businesses, find internships and more? SkillsUSA helps you get prepared to enter the workforce after college. Learn more […]

Event  Nov 5, 2025 2:00 pm

SkillsUSA intro meeting

Looking to improve your interpersonal skills, build your résumé, network with local businesses, find internships and more? SkillsUSA helps you get prepared to enter the workforce after college. Learn more […]

Post Last updated: Feb 3, 2026

BHC student receives new Chime Workforce Scholarship

Black Hawk College student Damon Thompson has received the new Chime Workforce Scholarship from the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation.

Post Last updated: Jan 30, 2026

BHC named one of the nation’s top trade schools by USA TODAY

Black Hawk College has been recognized as one of the Top 250 trade schools in the country – and one of just 13 in Illinois – by USA TODAY.