DMACC’s WORKFORCE TRAINING ACADEMY (WTA) – 515-256-4951 https://www.dmacc.edu/careertraining We provide academic, financial and job seeking support to qualified applicants. You must complete our 4 step intake & orientation process to determine eligibility for tuition assistance. Please call 515-256-4951 to schedule. Funding approval can take 3-4 weeks. Located at the DMACC Southridge location.
515-281-9619 or 515-281-5387 or 800-JOBIOWA www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/programs200 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315Several programs are available to help with training. Also help with resume writing, interviewing, basic computer skills, access to computers, printers, fax, lists of job openings, ESL, food assistance, career fairs.
PROMISE JOBS - 515-281-9747www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/promise-jobsContracted by Department of Human Services to serve only FIP recipients.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIOA) – 515-281-9619 ext. 53622https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/des-moinesHelps with training and tuition assistance. Please contact before your class starts for assessment. Approval can take 1-2 months. Considerations for assistance include income guidelines for those out of work or not working full-time. Employment and training solutions for adults and dislocated workers. This is possible assistance for those who have been laid-off or economically disadvantaged. This does not help those who were fired unless it was proven that you were fired unjustly.
PROTEUS – 515-271-5303 or 800-372-6031http://www.proteusinc.net/programs/Scholarship program for individuals who have done farmwork (baling hay, detasseling, work with crops/livestock, etc).Assistance might include tuition, books, tools, transportation, or money for time in class.
JOB CORPS – 515-281-9634 or 800-773-JOBS www.jobcorps.govAssists persons 16-24. Help for dropouts, foster youth, homeless. Must meet low income criteria. Ask about Heavy Truck Driving assistance.
WOMEN & MINORITIES IN CONSTRUCTION (WIC) – 563-336-3412Sergio Mendoza - SMendoza@eicc.eduAssisting women and minority males in highway construction or Class A CDL.
DISABILITY SERVICES - Client must have a disability.Vocational Rehab - East Central/Polk Co. – 515-281-4211 www.ivrs.iowa.govDMACC Vocational Rehabilitation – 515-964-6366
EX-OFFENDERS - Help for ex-offenders.Dept. Of Corrections https://doc.iowa.gov/ Polk County Fifth Judicial District – 515-242-6600 http://fifthdcs.com/DistrictMap.cfm
PRIVATE LOANS: https://choice.fastproducts.org/FastChoice/home/712000/1Students can borrow from $1,000 to $7,500 from a private lender during the CDL class. DMACC has a list of lenders that have historically provided loans to students. DMACC does not recommend any particular lender. The link will assist you in finding and comparing private loan options. Please note this is a LOAN and not a GRANT. All money will need to be paid back to the respective lender.
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