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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.

Location

1912 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

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

Agency info

CHANGE COURSE

Offers career training and personal development program.