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Jasper County Career Academy

CAREER ACADEMY CONTACTS

Andrea Gotta
Academic Advisor
641-791-5161
ajgotta@dmacc.edu

How to sign up for a DMACC Career Academy
DMACC Career Academy Application

The Jasper County Career Academy opened in 2009 and provides high school students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit for courses taken through the program. The program was created in partnership with participating school districts in Jasper County, including; Baxter, Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully, Newton, and Prairie City Monroe. School districts outside of Jasper County are also welcome to participate in the Career Academy programs.

Programs available through the Career Academy:

  • Auto Collision
  • Building Trades/Finish Carpentry
  • Business Administration
  • Certified Nurse Aide Training
  • Criminal Justice
  • Culinary Arts
  • Health Occupations
  • Human Services
  • Teacher Academy
  • Welding

Registration Form

Programs Available

This program introduces students to the highly technological industry of Auto Collision and Repair.

Course # Course Name Credits
Loading...CRR150 Basic Shop Safety 1
Loading...CRR311 Vehicle Estimating 2
Loading...CRR406 Collision Repair 5
Loading...CRR408 Collision Repair Eqiupment 2
Loading...CRR520 Intro to Refinishing 5

DMACC offers the only baking program in Central Iowa!  Students can earn their Baking Diploma here at the DMACC Newton Campus.

Course # Course Name Credits
Loading...HCM116 Fundamentals of Baking 3
Loading...HCM223 Artisan Breads 2
Loading...HCM100 Sanitation & Safety 2
Loading...HCM347 International Pastries 2
Loading...HCM130 Plated Desserts 1
Loading...HCM320 Introduction to Hospitality 2
Loading...HCM231 Nutrition 2

This program allows students to engage in experiential learning in the areas of Construction and Carpentry.
Course # Course Name Credits
Loading...CON333 Materials/Construction Theory 5
Loading...CON336 Care/Use Hand/Power Tools 1
Loading...CON337  Const. Blueprint Reading 1
Loading...CON347  Concrete System & Forming 3
Loading...CON338  Materials Takeoff 1
Loading...CON341 Construction Drafting & Design 2
Loading...CON334  Construction Techniques 7

 
Course # Course Name Credits
Loading...BUS128 Small Business Marketing 3
Loading...BUS148 Small Business Management 3
Loading...BUS102  Introduction to Business  3
Loading...MGT101 Principles of Management 3
Loading...MGT145 Human Relations in Management 3
Loading...SDV129 Transition to College 1
 

This is a semester-long certification program for students interested in becoming a CNA. Six DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
*Courses require extended clinical sessions in evenings and/or weekends.

Course # Course Name Credits
Loading...HSC172 Nurse Aide 75 Hours 3
Loading...HSC182 Advanced Nurse Aide 3

The Criminal Justice program introduces students to criminal law and careers in the criminal justice field.
 
Course # Course Name Credits
Classes offered M-F 7:30-9:30am OR 1:15-3:15 pm
Loading...CRJ100 Intro to Crim Justice 3
Loading...CRJ107 Survey of Criminal Justice 3
Loading...CRJ141 Criminal Investigation 3
Loading...CRJ201 Juvenile Delinquency 3

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. Students may choose to take this program as a one-semester course. Students registering for the program for the entire year will be given preference for registration.
Course # Course Name Credits
Loading...HSC101 Emergency Care 1
Loading...HSC105 Survey of Health Careers 1
Loading...HSC109 Exploring Health Career/Building Team 3
Loading...HSC114 Medical Terminology 3
Loading...HSC172 Nurse Aide 75 Hours 3
Loading...HSC182 Advanced Nurse Aide 3

This program is designed for those students who are interested in gaining a better understanding of the Human Services field and the helping professions. The program emphasizes skills needed in working with clients such as interviewing, making appropriate referrals and assisting with counseling. Due to the nature of this class, mature topics will be discussed. Any concerns should be discussed with the instructor. Eight DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. This program is only available Spring Semester.
Course # Course Name Credits
Loading...HSV109 Intro to Human Services 3
Loading...HSV130 Interviewing/Interpersonal Skills 3
Loading...SDV129 Transition to College 1

The Teacher Academy provides students with an opportunity to explore education-related professions and take part in real-life teaching experiences.
Course # Course Name Credits
Loading...EDU210 Foundations of Education 3
Loading...WBL100 Exploring Careers 1
Loading...EDU218 Initial Field Experience 2
Loading...SDV164 Electronic Portfolio Development 2

This program allows students to engage in experiential learning in the area of welding.
Course # Course Name Credits
Loading...WEL228 Intro to Safety & Health of Welders 1
Loading...WEL244 Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer 2
Loading...WEL245 Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer 2
Loading...WEL233 Print Reading & Symbol Interpretation 3
Loading...WEL262 OFC -1 Manual & Mech.: SENSE1 2
Loading...WEL266 Thermal Cutting Proc. II 1