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... Basic Shop Safety 1
Loading... Sheet Metal Fundamentals 5
Loading... Sheet Metal Welding 2
Loading... Principles of Refinishing 5
Loading... Estimating Theory 2

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... Fundamentals of Baking 3
Loading... Artisan Breads 2
Loading... Sanitation & Safety 2
Loading... International Pastries 2
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Loading... Introduction to Hospitality 2
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This program allows students to engage in experiential learning in the areas of Construction and Carpentry.
Course # Course Name Credits
Loading... Materials/Construction Theory 5
Loading... Care/Use Hand/Power Tools 1
Loading...  Const. Blueprint Reading 1
Loading...  Concrete System & Forming 3
Loading...  Materials Takeoff 1
Loading... Construction Drafting & Design 2
Loading...  Construction Techniques 7

 
Course # Course Name Credits
Loading...BUS148 Small Business Management 3
Loading...  Introduction to Business  3
Loading... Principles of Marketing 3
Loading... Career Development Skills 2
Loading... Personal Finance 3
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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... Nurse Aide 75 Hours 3
Loading... 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 12:50-2:50 pm
Loading... Intro to Crim Justice 3
Loading... Survey of Criminal Justice 3
Loading... Criminology 2
Loading... 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... Emergency Care 1
Loading... Survey of Health Careers 1
Loading... Exploring Health Career/Building Team 3
Loading... Medical Terminology 3
Loading... Nurse Aide 75 Hours 3
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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... Intro to Human Services 3
Loading... Interviewing/Interpersonal Skills 3
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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... Foundations of Education 3
Loading... Exploring Careers 1
Loading... Initial Field Experience 2
Loading... Electronic Portfolio Development 2

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