Iowa Career Access Point

TRAINING AND EDUCATION – Assists the job seeker in locating information pertaining to pursuing further education to help them reach their employment goals.

http://www.dmacc.edu - Des Moines Area Community College has campuses in Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Des Moines, Newton, and West Des Moines Iowa. DMACC can assist you in obtaining your GED, earning Continuing Education Credits, preparing for a four-year college degree, identifying an exciting and rewarding career, and training you for new skills that will put you first in line for a promotion.

http://www.williampennu.com -  William Penn University offers adult degree programs including associate, bachelors, and master’s degree programs. William Penn prides themselves on having accelerated programs and convenient locations in West Des Moines, Ames, and Oskaloosa Iowa.

http://www.iastate.edu - Iowa State University is one of the nation’s leading land grant universities serving the people of Iowa, the nation, and the world through its integrated programs of instruction, research, extension, and professional service. Iowa State provides undergraduate programs across a broad range of disciplines. In its dedication to excellence in teaching, Iowa State strives to instill in its students the knowledge and skills essential for their individual development and their useful contribution to society.

http://www.uiowa.edu - The University of Iowa is a major national research university located on a 1,900-acre campus in Iowa City in southeast Iowa, on the Iowa River near the intersection of U.S. Interstate Highways 80 and 380. Iowa is composed of 11 colleges, the largest of which is the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, enrolling most of Iowa's undergraduates. The Henry B. Tippie College of Business, the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, and the Colleges of Education, Engineering, Law, Nursing, Pharmacy, enroll undergraduates, and with the Colleges of Dentistry and Public Health provide graduate education in conjunction with the Graduate College.
http://vatterott-college.edu - Vatterott programs include fields in Business, Medical, Technical, Trades, Court Reporting and Culinary. All programs are industry-relevant and designed to support the Vatterott mission of providing career skills for a better life for graduates.

http://www.grandview.edu - Grand View College is a liberal arts institution located in Des Moines, Iowa and hosts 1,900 students in 36 undergraduate majors and master's programs. Grand View is committed to a rich academic and residential life and to preparing students for careers through hands-on learning experiences.

http://www.simpson.edu - Simpson College students thrive in an environment that fosters personal growth and development as well as academic achievement. The college endeavors to provide each of its approximately 1,900 students with the resources and experiences to assist them on their journey to becoming a mature, whole person.

http://www.central.edu - Central College located in Pella, IA is a four-year, residential, liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, Central has nine study abroad programs throughout the world in which almost half of Central’s students study.

http://www.dmu.edu - Des Moines University is a post graduate medical school offering degree programs in Osteopathic Medicine, Anatomy, Biomedical Sciences, Podiatric Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Post-Professional Physical Therapy, Public Health, and Health Care Administration, located in Des Moines, Iowa.

http://www.mchs.edu - Mercy College of Health Services students are among the best and brightest, coming from many different backgrounds, cultures and experiences. They become nurses, radiologic technologists, surgical technologists, nuclear medicine technologists, medical assistants, diagnostic medical sonographers, paramedics and leaders in health care administration.

http://www.aib.edu - AIB College of Business in Des Moines provides quality educational opportunities that prepare students to build careers in business. AIB is a 2-year college that offers Associate or Applied Science degrees and Bachelor of Science degrees.

http://portal.kaplanuniversity.edu/Pages/MicroPortalHome.aspx  - Kaplan University Iowa Campus offers master, bachelor, and associate degrees, as well as certificates designed to provide you with the skills necessary to seek employment in a variety of professional fields. Kaplan strives to help you reach your employment goals by offering quality degree programs that integrate general education, professional skills, and career-focused training.

http://www.uiu.edu  - Upper Iowa University, a private, not-for profit university that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to students nationally and internationally. Upper Iowa offers an extended university in Des Moines where students can choose from many degree options to develop new and exciting career opportunities.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

www.fafsa.ed.gov – Free Application to Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school.

http://www.dmacc.cc.ia.us/financial.asp - Link directly to Des Moines Area Community College Financial Aid page.

http://www.financialaid.iastate.edu – Link directly to the Iowa State University’s Financial Aide page.

http://www.uiowa.edu/homepage/students/financial-aid.html - Link directly to the University of Iowa’s Financial Aid page.

http://vatterott-college.edu/financial_aid.asp - Link directly to Vatterott College Financial Aid page.

http://www.admissions.grandview.edu/bullAdmissionsbull/FinancialAidScholarships/tabid/1062/Default.aspx - Link directly to Grandview
College Financial Aid page.

http://www.simpson.edu/admissions/financial/index.html - Link directly to Simpson College Financial Aid page.

http://www.central.edu/financialAid/index.html - Link directly to Central College Financial Aid page.

http://www.dmu.edu/fa - Link directly to Des Moines University Financial Aid page.

http://www.mchs.edu/financial-aid1.cfm - Link directly to Mercy College of Health Sciences Financial Aid page.

http://www.aib.edu/FinancialAid/tabid/246/Default.aspx - Link directly to AIB College of Business Financial Aid page.

http://desmoines.kaplanuniversity.edu/Pages/Paying_For_School.aspx - Link directly to Kaplan University Financial Aid page.

http://www.icansucceed.org/College/Pay-for-College/Default.aspx - When exploring college costs, there are many options to determine what program and school is right for you. Here you will be able to research ways to reduce your cost and see how you are making an investment in your financial future.

APPRENTICESHIP AND INTERNSHIPS

http://www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship - Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Site is business and industry-driven, with more than 29,000 programs impacting 250,000 employers and almost 450,000 apprentices in such industries as: construction, manufacturing, transportation, telecommunications, information technology, biotechnology, retail, health care, the military, utilities, security and the public sector.

http://iwin.iwd.state.ia.us/iowa/OlmisZine?zineid=00003039&groupid=0005  - Iowa Workforce Information Network offers a guide on how to get connected with local internships and apprenticeships. Registered Apprenticeship is a proven training strategy that prepares individuals for careers that demand a wide range of skills, knowledge, and independent judgment.

http://www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov  - Choices Career Assessment can help the job seeker identify transferable skills, basic skills and general workplace skills by using the Choices Career Assessment. This is a web-based system with several career assessments and a “career finder” feature that matches assessment results to a list of careers. Occupational information is available through the Choices system as well as links to information about relevant educational programs. It has been made available through the Iowa College Student Aid Commission.

http://www.icansucceed.org/College/Finding-A-Job/Default.aspx - Iowa Career Access Network (ICAN) helps students at all levels reach their educational goals. Free services are available in schools, online and at the ICAN College Planning Centers. The mission of the Iowa College Access Network® (ICAN) is to help individuals attain their educational and career goals. ICAN operates two College Planning Centers, one in Cedar Rapids and the other in Des Moines. The Centers provide free information and support to a diverse population of students and their families as they plan, apply, pay for and succeed in college.

Iowa Career Readiness Certificate - Whether you’re looking for a job or seeking to bolster your credentials, earning a Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) gives you proof of your job skills. There are three testing locations available. For further information on taking the Career Readiness Certificate contact Craig Immerfall (515) 242-5985 craig.immerfall@iwd.state.ia.us or Kay Maher-Sharp (515) 697-7710) klmaher-sharp@dmacc.edu.

http://www.doleta.gov/jobseekers/assess_yourself.cfm - Department of Labor Employment and Training offers various resources and online tools that the job seeker can access at no cost. These tools include Career Voyages, Career OneStop, Employability Checkup, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career Guide to Industries, and Career Videos.

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