Uniquely Perry
See What's Unique About Perry Center

Paraeducator Certificate
Start a professional career in education.
Get paid while you learn!
EMS Certificate
Students completing the course are eligible to test for the EMT certificate and earn 6 DMACC credits.
Certificate DetailsFor more information on EMS, contact
Connie Oliver-Saenz, Academic Advisor
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3 Opportunities for High School Students
Attention high school students!
You may be eligible for post-secondary education at little or no cost through DMACC Perry VanKirk Center.
What does this look like?
High school students can save thousands of dollars in tuition at the DMACC Perry Center. Dual enrollment – taking college classes while in high school -- provides a head start on earning college credit, exploring different career paths, and gaining hands-on skills for the work force all for FREE. Classes include biology, composition, environmental science, political science, psychology, sociology, and more.
The Van Kirk Career Academy offers programs in applied engineering, criminal justice, emergency medical technician, human services, nursing, teaching, welding, and liberal arts transfer. They help high school students explore various career fields before graduating so they can make informed decisions about their career path.
Pursue a career in the tech industry with a Computer Languages Diploma at DMACC Perry. Earn a 36-credit diploma in a high-demand, high-paying software development field. High school students can contact their counselors to register for classes.
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DMACC consistently receives high marks for its affordability, flexibility, and forward-thinking programs designed to help Iowa's young people succeed after they leave high school.
Don't let these 3 great opportunities pass you by!
Questions?
Eddie Diaz
Director
ediaz@dmacc.edu
515-428-8120
College Program Staff
Eddie Diaz
Executive Director
ediaz@dmacc.edu
(515) 428-8120
Connie Saenz
Academic Advisor
caoliversaenz@dmacc.edu
(515) 428-8100
Tom Lipovac
Career Advantage Advisor
tflipovac@dmacc.edu
(515) 428-8100