Des Moines Area Community College.

Special Programs for High School

and High School Completion

GED
The General Education Degree is an assessment of skills and knowledge comparable to those of a high school graduate.

Youth Consortium
If your school district is a member of the Youth Consortium, this program provides alternative educational opportunities for students who desire to complete their education.

Adult High School Diploma
A great opportunity for adults to earn their high school diploma who have a few remaining credits to complete.

STEP
The STEP program is designed for GED/Adult Diploma students and graduates who want to explore careers and enroll in college courses but are unsure how to get started.

College Prep/Outreach
A college preparatory program for students of color, recent immigrants, low-income and first-generation college bound students.  The purpose of this program is to increase educational opportunities for these targeted populations as well as to assist students in gaining access to higher education.

STRIVE
Selected Training Received In Vocational Education is a vocational/technical training program for students requiring resource assistance.