STRIVE - Selected Training Received in Vocational Education

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STRIVE Tours

A visit to DMACC and STRIVE is strongly recommended for prospective students.  A tour can familiarize a student with vocational program requirements as well as the role of STRIVE.

Tours for STRIVE will be offered ONLY on the following dates this year:

• October 10, 2008 – Ankeny Campus – Bldg 7  Walnut Room
• November 14, 2008 – Ankeny Campus – Bldg 7  Oak Room
• January 23, 2009 – Ankeny Campus – Bldg 7  Oak Room
• February 20, 2009 – Ankeny Campus – Bldg 7 Oak Room

Tours begin at 10 am and will include the following:

The tour is much more beneficial to a student if he/she researches a vocational program of interest ahead of time by:

1. Clicking on Vocational Program Choices to obtain a list of the 28 vocational programs available.  Then click on a specific program to obtain the following information: Program Description; Type of Work the program prepares you for; Required Courses; an Academic Skills Guide; General Skills and Abilities needed and Recommended High School classes.  
2. Obtaining DMACC vocational program information from your transition consultant.

To schedule a tour call Barbi Hansen at 515-965-7123 (or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 7123).