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Once you've learned about DMACC’s Workforce Training Academy, complete an application.

Apply to WTA

• Math Assessment
  Required score range: 214 and above
• Reading Assessment
  Required score range: 228 and above
• Ell Reading Assessment
  Required score range: 217 and above
  (For candidates whose native language is not English.)

We will contact you by email after processing your application to schedule assessments. If you have previously tested, please provide your scores or submit your college transcripts with graduation date to waive these CASAS assessments. Once you have achieved the minimum required assessment scores, we will register you for STEP 4. Please note, there is a 2-week wait period between testing if scores are not met.

• Casas Math practice test Level C
• Casas Math practice test Level D
• Casas Reading practice tests
• ELL Practice Test

Students are responsible for submitting documentation through their upload link

Please gather and start submitting the following documentation using the link that was emailed to you. If you should run into any questions or have troubles, these documents can be submitted/discussed once you are attending the pre-enrollment class.

(If you need help uploading documents, watch this video explaining how to upload documents)

1. Applicant income information
Please submit one of the following:

• Paycheck stubs for the past 3 months from date of application
• Wage-A Screen White Sheet from Iowa Workforce Development
• SSDI or SSI letter
• SNAP Notice of Decision letter

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2. Proof of high school completion
Please submit one of the following:

• Unofficial copy of your high school credential (Diploma, GED or HISET)
  • Diploma or transcript with graduation date
• Unofficial copy of college degree or transcripts showing your graduation date and credential earned

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3. Proof of state residency
Please submit one of the following:

• Driver's license (not expired) or voter registration card
• Recent mail that includes your name and address (postmark must be visible)

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Complete a 16-hour pre-enrollment class designed to equip you with skills and tools to succeed with your personal, academic and professional goals. You will also identify strategies to be successful in your college classes and employment.

After completing this pre-enrollment class you will be meeting with your Pathway Navigator to complete the qualification process.