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Building Our Future Today!
DMACC
at
Perry
DMACC at
Perry Career
Academy.
Opening
Summer 2011
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u information: Bill Clark
[email protected]
Dr. Randy McCaulley
[email protected]
(515) 465-4601
www.DMACC.edu
877-TO-DMACC
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the
The Vision
Meet the growing
Enhance the quality of life through expanded educational opportunities while fostering
economic vitality and providing a skilled workforce.
u challenge
DMACC at Perry Career Academy. Opening Summer 2011
Overview
demand to provide
the postsecondary
DMACC at Perry Preliminary Site Plan
education, technical
training and academic
needs of students
and industry in a
developing region.
the
u solution
Create a partnership
with Des Moines Area
Community College
to a construct a new
Career Academy
at Perry to benefit
the area.
Project Description
The DMACC at Perry, Iowa, will offer a wide variety of educational opportunities for
high school students and adult learners in the west-central region of Iowa. The Career
Academy for high school students will be expanded to earn both DMACC credit hours
and high school credit hours simultaneously. School districts in the region will be able
to expand the number of students participating in Career Academy classes currently
offered in Perry. The proposed curriculum for the Career Academy will include:
Criminal Justice, Health Occupations, Auto Technology, Welding, Building Trades,
Computer Technologies, Project Lead The Way, and Pre-Teacher education.
Plans also include general classroom space for evening college credit and English as a
Second Language courses.
Did you Know
—Consolidating current and new programs into the DMACC at Perry Career Academy
will allow more students to be served in an improved learning environment with state-of-the-art equipment.
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Overview
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A True Collaboration . . .
A recent survey of
area high school
students indicated
that 57% would
attend college beyond
high school if a local
DMACC Career Academy
was present.
. . . with the support of our education
and corporate partners, the Center will
provide diverse programs to serve a
diverse region.
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DMACC at Perry is being built and
owned by Perry Economic
Development, Inc.
the
u partners
for success
u State of Iowa
I-Jobs Program
u A special
thanks to
Governor
Culver and
the Iowa
Legislature
for making this
funding available.
Proposed Curriculum
u Educational programs to meet the employment needs of area industries.
u Short-term customized training for local business and industry, in a wide
range of skill areas, including both hard and soft skills.
u Specialized training in computer technologies and network administration.
u Area School Districts
u Opportunities for those employees who wish to obtain a college education.
u Perry Economic
Development
u Continuing education in OSHA and other safety-related regulations.
u Consulting services for partner companies in planning for new hiring,
systems changes or other education or training activities.
u Perry Industries Inc.
u City of Perry
u Seminars and workshops that address current trends in business, including
acculturation, systems thinking, leadership training and others.
u Greater Dallas County
Development Alliance
u Assistance in career and life planning for employees, including topics as diverse as
improving technical writing skills, telephone and e-mail etiquette, basic accounting
and financial planning and public speaking skills.
u Corporate and
Individual Donors
DMACC at Perry:
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Scheduled to open Summer 2011
u
15,000 sq. ft. Learning Center
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Projected cost 3.7 million dollars
Building Features:
u
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uilt to LEED standards
B
including daylight views
erving students from area
S
school districts
eneral classrooms
G
Automotive tech/welding area
u Computer labs
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ADA Compliant
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u opportunity
DMACC at Perry Career Academy. Opening Summer 2011
DMACC at Perry will offer
opportunities for area
high school students
and adult learners to
earn college credit
through Des Moines Area
Community College.
Courses will teach the
same content and give
the same credit as
courses taught on all
DMACC campuses.
Curriculum
Proposed Curriculum
Programs to serve the region include
the Career Academy for high school
students with courses in Auto Technology,
Building Trades, Criminal Justice, Health
Occupations, Computer Technologies,
Culinary Arts, Project Lead The Way, and
Teacher Education. Additional courses for
adult learners and English as a Second
Language will be offered.
AUTO TECHNOLOGY—A series of courses
introducing auto repair, auto body,
emerging auto technologies and welding.
BUILDING TRADES—Introduction to the
construction business, including basic
construction, electricity, plumbing and
other aspects of the building trades.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE—Courses covering the
emerging field of crime scene investigation.
Career Academy
courses allow students
to earn 12–15 hours of
DMACC credit. High
school students will
earn both college and
high school credit.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS—This program
is offered in cooperation with Dallas
County Hospital. Courses, including lab
assignments, will take place in the hospital,
medical clinic and area nursing homes.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES—Courses
dealing with computer technology, include
programming, hardware, applications and
other aspects of this growing field.
CULINARY ARTS—Introducing students
to the food service industry, including
food preparation, food service and other
aspects of the culinary arts field. Labs will
be conducted in partnership with a local
hotel or restaurant.
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY—A series of pre-engineering courses aimed at preparing
students for future study in engineering and a career in this field.
Did you Know—“In Perry and Central Iowa, industry and business leaders agree that more skilled workers are
needed in many areas. From healthcare professionals to auto technicians, major employers in our region need specially
trained workers. The DMACC at Perry Career Academy will introduce high school students and adult learners to the
possibilities of careers in many of these needed vocational areas.” ~Randall McCaulley
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student
u testimonial
DMACC at Perry Career Academy. Opening Summer 2011
“Offering college credit
while still in high school
is going to ease the
transition from high
school to college work
while providing great
financial benefits. DMACC
gives Perry students an
edge over other high
school curriculums across
the state.”
~Charlie Beeler
(senior)
Student Body President
Perry High School
Students from 12
Curriculum
Proposed Curriculum
Beyond meeting the career and technical
needs of the region’s high school students,
DMACC at Perry will also offer daytime
and evening courses for those students
wanting to obtain college credit in
language arts and social science.
TEACHER EDUCATION—Students
interested in pursuing a career in teaching
will have an opportunity to take some
basic introductory courses in education.
It is hoped that a partnership can be
established with a regents university to
provide further course opportunities for
students wishing to become certified
teachers in the state of Iowa.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE—
Adult learners will be able to learn English
during the day or evening. Courses for
beginners, intermediate and advanced
levels will be offered for students wishing
to learn English for professional and
personal needs.
school districts
within a 25-mile
radius of DMACC
at Perry will enjoy
an easy commute to
this central location.
OTHER COURSES—Additional courses
will be offered during the day and evening
to meet the needs of high school students
and adult learners in the area. Classes such
as Introduction to Education, Introduction
to Psychology, Basic Computers, History,
Language Arts and other fields will
be available.
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reduced taxpayer
Supporting the Region
services
Building the DMACC at Perry will generate
a substantial regional economic impact
through direct and indirect job creation
and retention, increased tax base and a
decrease in social service costs.
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Economic Impact
Repeated studies have
found that individuals
who pursued higher
education exhibit
improved lifestyle
behaviors. Benefits
include lower rates of
workplace absenteeism,
alcohol and drug abuse,
criminal behavior,
welfare dependence and
unemployment claims, all
resulting in savings
for taxpayers.
• Fifty-four new jobs
will be created over
the first five years of
the project.
• The economic impact
of the temporary jobs
is estimated to be
Fifty-four new jobs will be created
over the first five years of the project.
Twenty-seven of those positions will be
temporary in nature during construction
of the Center. Upon completion, the
Center will be staffed by nine full-time
administrators, instructors and support
staff, complemented by 18 part-time
instructors and staff.
During the construction period, it
is anticipated workers will utilize
area amenities and services, such as
restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores,
laundry and lodging. The economic impact
of the temporary jobs is estimated to be
$1,538,130 in wages over an 18-month
construction period.
The permanent positions created will
be a combination of full-time, adjunct
instructors, and support staff. It is
anticipated the annual payroll will be
$200,000 in the first year, ramping up
to $310,000 by the end of year five. In
addition to the wages paid, additional
“spin-off” will occur from the students
utilizing the facility and the surrounding
amenities. The new dollars injected into
the area economy will help to spur local
businesses while the long-term funds from
new wages and students will continue to support the region.
$1,538,130 in wages
over an 18-month
construction period.
The need is now—It is estimated there will be 15 million new U.S. jobs requiring college preparation by the
year 2020, yet at current rates the U.S. will only add a net of 3 million workers with postsecondary credentials to its
labor supply, leaving a potential 12 million skilled jobs unfilled.
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recirculating
u funds
DMACC at Perry Career Academy. Opening Summer 2011
Funds spent to
create and operate
Economic Impact
More Education Means Higher Earnings—For Life
Reports from the U.S. Census Bureau and Occupational Outlook Quarterly underscore
the economic value of education: data show that over the course of their working lives,
better educated adults are likely to have higher earnings.
the DMACC at Perry
will be recirculated
4.4
throughout the region
as a direct investment
Worklife earning estimates by highest level
of educational attainment
in the region’s economy.
3.4
(in millions of 2006 dollars)
2.5
2.1
1.5
1
1 .6
1.2
increasing
u incomes
Students completing
postsecondary
Some
high school,
no degree
High school Associate
diploma, or degree
equivalent
Some college, Bachelor’s
no degree
degree
Master’s
degree
Doctoral
degree
Professional
degree
education
opportunities enjoy
higher incomes and
ultimately increased
personal spending.
Increased Tax Base and Spending
Even though the DMACC Center would be exempt from property tax collection,
additional tax base will be generated from the retention and expansion of current
businesses and attraction of new businesses wanting to utilize the skilled workforce
created as a result of enhanced educational opportunities.
The new DMACC Center will provide direct investment into the community through
daily operation expenditures for utilities, supplies and equipment. Students will
contribute to spending as they pay for tuition, commuting and housing.
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What is the DMACC at Perry?
Create a partnership
An educational facility that offers, in partnership with area high schools and Des
Moines Area Community College, vocational, technical, science and liberal arts courses
for college credit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
to construct a new
Des Moines Area
Community College
Center in Perry
to the benefit of the
entire region.
Who is paying to build the new Center?
Construction and operation is made possible by grants and contributions from the
State of Iowa I-Jobs program, City of Perry, area school districts, Perry Economic
Development Corp., Perry Industries Inc., Greater Dallas County Development Alliance,
Des Moines Area Community College, corporate and individual donors.
When will the building be opened?
DMACC at Perry is scheduled to be completed and opened by Summer 2011.
How many students will the Center serve?
Approximately 450 adult and high school students will be served through technical,
arts and science instruction.
Why are we building this Center?
To meet the growing demand for postsecondary education, technical training and
academic needs of students and industry in our developing region.
additional
u questions
Bill Clark
[email protected]
How big will the Center be?
The planned facility will be 15,000 square feet with seven classrooms and two
designated laboratories.
What type of courses will be offered?
Dr. Randy
McCaulley
[email protected]
(515) 465-4601
Programs to serve the region include the Career Academy for high school students
with courses in:
• Auto Technology
• Health Occupations
• Project Lead The Way
• Building Trades
• Computer Technologies
• Teacher Education
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
Additional courses for adult learners and English as a Second Language will be offered.
Who will be responsible for
operation and maintenance of the Center?
Des Moines Area Community College will be responsible.
How many school districts
will send students to the Center?
Approximately 12 districts within driving distance of the Center.
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