Ames Career Academy

​CAREER ACADEMY CONTACTS

Megan Doubleday
Academic Advisor
medoubleday@dmacc.edu
Office: 515-663-6707​

Jeff Kelly
Director
jjkelly@dmacc.edu
Office: 515-663-6708 or
1-800-362-2127, ext. 6708​

Steve Schlatter
Consultant
sschlatter@dmacc.edu
Office: 515-663-6705

Parent/Student Handbook ​

 

How to Sign up for a DMACC Career Academy​​​ →​

 

Step 1: DMACC Career Academy Application →​

 

Step 2: DMACC Career Academy Pre-Registration form 2024-25 Form Opens
January 4, 2024

Career Academy Programs at
DMACC Ames Hunziker Center

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The DMACC Career Academy located at the Ames Hunziker Center offers career and technical programs primarily to high school students through a partnership with Story County's seven school districts.

The Career Academy serves Story County students from Ames, Ballard, Collins-Maxwell, Colo-Nesco, Gilbert, Nevada and Roland-Story as well as numerous students from other districts. Some of the educational programs include state-of-the-art facilities for auto collision, automotive technology, building trades, criminal forensics, culinary arts, health, teaching academy, visual communication/graphic design, career work experience, and welding. 

Classes Offered

These classes provide area high school students with excellent educational opportunities. All DMACC Career Academy consortium programs are one year long (two semesters). Several academies offer a second year of programming. Students must complete Year 1 before enrolling in Year 2. Registration in these courses is handled by local guidance counselors and principals.​​

Programs Available

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This program introduces students to the highly technological industry of Auto Collision and Repair. Students will gain experience in the areas of basic shop operations and procedures, welding, painting and shop safety. Twenty-seven DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Completion of this program as a high school student provides the opportunity to complete the college diploma program in two college semesters.

 

Course # Course Name Credits
Year 1 classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 am OR 12:50- 2:50 pm
Loading... Basic Shop Safety 1
Loading... Sheet Metal Fundamentals 5
Loading... Sheet Metal Welding 2
Loading... Estimating Theory 2
Loading... Principles of Refinishing 5

The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in the automotive service industry. This technological program allows students to gain experience with shop tools, automotive engines, brakes, suspension and alignment. Twenty-three DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.

 

Course # Course Name Credits
Year 1 classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 am OR 12:50- 2:50 pm
Loading... Intro to Automotive Technology I 6
Loading... Intro to Automotive Technology II 6
Year 2 classes offered M-F 10-11:50 am
Loading...  Auto Electrical I 4
Loading...  Automotive Engine Repair 3
Loading...  Auto Electrical II 4

 

This program allows students to engage in experiential learning in the areas of Construction and Carpentry. Twenty DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Completion of this program as a high school student provides the opportunity to complete the college diploma program in two college semesters. Transportation to job site is required.

 

Course # Course Name Credits
Year 1 classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 am OR 12:50-2:50 pm
Loading... Care/Use Hand/Power Tools 1
Loading...  Materials/Const. Theory 5
Loading...  Const. Blueprint Reading 1
Loading...  Materials Takeoff 1
Loading...  Concrete System & Forming 3
Year 2 classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 am OR 12:50 - 2:50 pm
Loading...  Construction Techniques 7
Loading...  Construction Drafting and Design 2

The Business Academy is an exploratory academy for students who have an interest in entering the business profession but are not sure what pathway they want to go. Students are provided a foundation of business-related courses that will prepare them for entrance in multiple business-related postsecondary opportunities. Six DMACC credits are available upon completion.
 
*Students will have the opportunity to enroll either Fall or Spring.

 

Course # Course Name Credits
Courses Offered: M-F 12:50–2:50pm
Loading...  Introduction to Business (Fall or Spring) 3
Loading...  Information Computing (Fall or Spring) 3

 

 

The Criminal Justice program introduces students to criminal law and crime scene investigation and prepares them for entry into the criminal justice field. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.

 

Course # Course Name Credits
Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30am OR 12:50-2:50 pm
Loading... Intro to Crim Justice 3
Loading... Criminal Investigation 3
Loading... Survey of Criminal Justice 3
Loading... Juvenile Delinquency 3

Through hands-on experience, students are introduced to the scientific principles used in food preparation, the hospitality industry, and fundamentals of dining and sanitation. Fourteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.

 

Course # Course Name Credits
Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30am OR 12:50-2:50 pm.
Loading... Sanitation & Safety 2
Loading... Food Preparation I 3
Loading... Food Preparation I Lab 3
Loading... Food Preparation II 2
Loading... Food Preparation II Lab 2
Loading... Nutrition 2

This year-long program will provide students the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare and work toward CNA training. Fourteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
*Courses require extended lab time in the evenings and/or weekends
**This series of courses is also offered at Nevada High School 7:30-9:30 am only

 

Course # Course Name Credits
Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 am OR 12:50-2:50pm
Loading... Medical Terminology 3
Loading... Intro to Health Occupations 1
Loading... Exploring Health Career/Building Team 3
Loading... Emergency Care 1
Loading... *Nurse Aide 75 Hours 3
Loading... *Advanced Nurse Aide 3

The Teacher Academy provides students with an opportunity to explore education-related professions and take part in real-life teaching experiences. Students will spend a total of 120 hours shadowing elementary and secondary school teachers during portions of their assigned class time. Courses fulfill Level I Field Experience requirement at many four-year colleges.

 

Course # Course Name Credits
Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 am
Loading... Foundations of Education 3
Loading... Initial Field Experience 2
Loading... Electronic Portfolio Development 2
Loading... Exploring Careers 1

This program allows students to engage in experiential learning in the area of welding. In addition to a welding skill base, students will explore the greater career field of advanced manufacturing through workplace experience. Ten credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
**This series of courses is only offered at Nevada High School

 

Course # Course Name Credits
Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30 am
Loading... Welding Safety/Health:SENSE 1 1
Loading... Print Read/Sym Inter: SENSE 1 3
Loading... GMAW Sh Cir Transfer: SENSE 1 2
Loading... GTAW Carbon Steel: SENSE 1 2