Integrated Education and Training (IET) Jumpstart Programs
Integrated Education & Training (IET) Jumpstart Programs
Give your career and academic goals a boost with DMACC's IET Jumpstart programs! Jumpstart helps qualifying students become ready for jobs in certain high-demand industries. We combine training, academic support, and career preparation so you can succeed.
Jumpstart may be for you!
If you:
- Are an English Language Learner in the High Intermediate to Advanced Level
- Are a student without a high school diploma/equivalency or currently enrolled in the HiSET program
- Need extra academic help to complete your training
Support may include help learning industry terms, strengthening math, reading, writing, and English language skills in or out of the classroom, finding a job, and getting ready for skills testing/certification.
Currently DMACC offers Jumpstart programs in these areas:
Nurse Aide (CNA)
Prepares students for a career in the healthcare field by participating in a CNA training that provides extra academic support and career preparation. Students complete required classroom/lab and clinical hours while receiving additional supports to prepare for the state CNA written and skills exams required to be eligible for employment.
- 16-week course
- Offered: August 2024
- Cost: Free for qualifying students
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Helps English Language Learners get ready for a career in the trucking industry by preparing for the Commercial Learner’s Permit exam, enhancing job readiness skills, and learning career-specific vocabulary. Upon completion of CDL Jumpstart, students will transition into the DMACC CDL program to receive their Class A or B CDL Certification.
- 4-week course
- Offered: April and October 2024
- Cost: Free for qualifying students
Do You Have Questions?
Contact Us:
Jumpstart@dmacc.edu
515-248-7538