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Story County Retraining Program

Retraining Program FAQs

Is the retraining program free?

Free to all residents in Story County 18+ with a diploma or GED. Classes take place at Ames or Boone DMACC Campus

What classes are currently offered?

Manufacturing
Welding
CNA/Basic and Advanced
Construction
Healthcare Patient Services
Maintenance Tech/Electrician
CDL training
Phlebotomy
IT Help Desk
​Advanced PLC

How long are classes?

Classes are 5-15 weeks depending on the course.

What steps do I need to follow to sign up?

Apply with the Workforce Training Academy application (Scan QR Code on graphic) and then you will be contacted by DMACC. 

Why Should I sign up?

This FREE Retraining Program provides an opportunity to master new skills and technology that will set you apart in the workforce. You get real-world experience and can earn a certification and begin your new career adventure in weeks.

Are there benefits associated with the program?

Transportation assistance - Gas card each week you attend a class
Childcare assistance - determined on a case by case basis
Cash Stipend - $150 half way through the class, $150 at the end of class, $300 after working in a job in Story County for 30 days ($600 total)
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Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone: (515) 232-2310
About the Ames Chamber
Centrally and conveniently located in the heart of the Midwest and Iowa, Ames is known for its healthy, stable economy, flourishing cultural environment, and the world-renowned Iowa State University.
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With over 700 members, the Ames Chamber of Commerce strives to make Ames a better place to live, work, and do business by strengthening the economic vitality and the quality of life in the Ames community.
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