Short Term Training

Free career training

Workforce Training Academy

Looking for a rewarding career, but in need of additional training? DMACC's Workforce Training Academy (WTA) empowers you to move toward a better paying job in industries that are in need of qualified employees. We provide the opportunity to get from wherever you are now to a promising career, a livable wage, and prospects for advancement.

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Certificate Options

Certificate classes provide key skills for new and rewarding employment opportunities in targeted career areas.​​

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Workforce Training Academy

Learn more about our district-wide tuition assistance program for short-term training.

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Student Testimonials​

See examples of how Workforce Training Academy has helped students achieve their goals!

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88%

Certificate completion rate

77%

New employment after training

10

Locations throughout Iowa

*2023-2024 data

Where we are located

The Workforce Training Academy main office is at DMACC Southridge, 1111 E. Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315, 515-256-4951. We offer certificate training at many locations throughout Central Iowa. Please click on a location on the map below to find certificates available near you.

DMACC area map Carroll Carroll Boone Ames Polk County Locations Perry Newton

Ames

Contact
Marlana Schnell, 515-249-2568, mdschnell@dmacc.edu

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Boone

Contact
Erin Neumann, 515-433-5037, eaneumann@dmacc.edu

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Carroll

Contact
Connie Hoffman, 712-792-8304, choffman@dmacc.edu

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Newton

Contact
Jana Van Genderen, 641-791-1725, jjsilver@dmacc.edu

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Perry VanKirk

Contact
Connie Hoffman, 712-792-8304, choffman@dmacc.edu

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