Integrated Education and Training (IET) Jumpstart Programs
Integrated Education & Training (IET) Jumpstart Programs
Give your career and academic goals a boost with DMACC's IET Jumpstart programs! Jumpstart helps qualifying students become ready for jobs in certain high-demand industries. We combine training, academic support, and career preparation so you can succeed.
Jumpstart may be for you!
If you:
- Are an English Language Learner in the High Intermediate to Advanced Level
- Are a student without a high school diploma/equivalency or currently enrolled in the HiSET program
- Need extra academic help to complete your training
Support may include help learning industry terms, strengthening math, reading, writing, and English language skills in or out of the classroom, finding a job, and getting ready for skills testing/certification.
Eligibility Documents
IMPORTANT – due to recent federal changes, to register for Adult Education classes, new students must provide eligibility documentation.
Accepted documents include:
- Real ID (ID with gold star in the right corner)
- US Passport, US Passport Card, Naturalization Certificate
- US Birth Certificate
- Green Card (Form I-551)
- I-94 form with code “RE” + photo ID
- I-94 form with code “AS” + photo ID
- I-94 form marked “Parole”, valid for greater than or equal to one year + photo ID
- USCIS Notice/Letter Of Approval + photo ID
- Prima Facie Determination + photo ID
Currently DMACC offers Jumpstart programs in these areas:
Nurse Aide (CNA)
Prepares students for a career in the healthcare field by participating in a CNA training that provides extra academic support and career preparation. Students complete required classroom/lab and clinical hours while receiving additional supports to prepare for the state CNA written and skills exams required to be eligible for employment.
- 16-week course
- Offered: January and August 2025 at DMACC Urban
- Cost: Free for qualifying students
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Helps English Language Learners get ready for a career in the trucking industry by preparing for the Commercial Learner’s Permit exam, enhancing job readiness skills, and learning career-specific vocabulary. Upon completion of CDL Jumpstart, students will transition into the DMACC CDL program to receive their Class A or B CDL Certification.
- 4-week course
- Offered: April and October 2025 at DMACC Urban; May 2025 at Perry VanKirk Center
- Cost: Free for qualifying students
Food Service
This program supports English Language Learners with high‑intermediate English skills who are interested in starting or advancing a career in the food service industry. Students build food safety vocabulary, strengthen English language skills, and complete the ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager course during the program. Participants also explore food service career pathways, workplace expectations, and essential soft skills needed for success in the industry.
- 6-week course
- Offered: March 2026
- Cost: Scholarships available for qualifying students
Do You Have Questions?
Contact Us:
Jumpstart@dmacc.edu
515-697-7854