CAREER TRAINING AND EDUCATION | CHANGE COURSE
Offers a free career training program, with compensation to start a new career. Students participate in a six-week personal development program focusing on soft skills, computer literacy, effective communication, life skills, overcoming individualized barriers, and more.
Students are met with coaching and career assessment to choose one of eight funded continued short-term education paths. Tracks include medical administration, customer service, information technology, energy, commercial driver (DCL), skilled trades, and more. Once students graduate with their certification, Change Course helps place them into a job that earns $18 or more with upward mobility and benefits.
Ongoing services with students and staff include weekly Family Dinners, coaching sessions, supportive Ally relationships, and more.
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Location
1912 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Hours
Mon 9 am - 5 pm; Tue 9 am - 5 pm; Wed 9 am - 5 pm; Thu 9 am - 5 pm; Fri 9 am - 5 pm;
Application process
Apply online or call for information
Required documents
Eligibility
Call or visit website for information
Fee
None
Languages
English
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CHANGE COURSE
Offers career training and personal development program.