Ames Career Academy

The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in the automotive service industry. This technological program allows students to gain experience with shop tools, automotive engines, brakes, suspension and alignment. Twenty-three DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.

This program allows students to engage in experiential learning in the areas of Construction and Carpentry. Twenty DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Completion of this program as a high school student provides the opportunity to complete the college diploma program in two college semesters. Transportation to job site is required.

The Business Academy is an exploratory academy for students who have an interest in entering the business profession but are not sure what pathway they want to go. Students are provided a foundation of business-related courses that will prepare them for entrance in multiple business-related postsecondary opportunities. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion.

The Criminal Justice program introduces students to criminal law and crime scene investigation and prepares them for entry into the criminal justice field. Twelve DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.

Through hands-on experience, students are introduced to the scientific principles used in food preparation, the hospitality industry, and fundamentals of dining and sanitation. Fourteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.

This year-long program will provide students the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare and work toward CNA training. Fourteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
*Courses require extended lab time in the evenings and/or weekends
**This series of courses is also offered at Nevada High School 7:30-9:30 am only

The Teacher Academy provides students with an opportunity to explore education-related professions and take part in real-life teaching experiences. Students will spend a total of 120 hours shadowing elementary and secondary school teachers during portions of their assigned class time. Courses fulfill Level I Field Experience requirement at many four-year colleges.

This program allows students to engage in experiential learning in the area of welding. In addition to a welding skill base, students will explore the greater career field of advanced manufacturing through workplace experience. Ten credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
**This series of courses is only offered at Nevada High School