DMACC Continuing Education

🐾 From the classroom to cutting the ribbon! ✂️🎀

We had the honor of attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fluff & Beyond Luxury Dog Salon, a beautiful new business opened by two of our talented students alongside their fellow groomer and friend. Seeing their passion, hard work, and creativity come to life in their own salon was such an exciting moment for our team!

Congratulations to the Fluff & Beyond team on this incredible accomplishment and exciting new chapter!

Interested in learning more about DMACC’s Dog Grooming program and how you can turn your passion into a successful career or business of your own? Visit FreeTraining.DMACC.edu for more information.

🎓 From Training to Triumph: Celebrating the Future Workforce of Iowa 🎓

What an incredible night celebrating our Spring 2026 Workforce Training Academy graduates!

More than 300 family members, friends, faculty, and supporters filled the room to honor the achievements of our students, with additional guests joining from overflow rooms. Among them were 75 graduates who completed short-term training programs designed to launch life-changing careers.

This spring, WTA enrolled 137 students and achieved an outstanding 85% completion rate!

Students were recognized across programs in:
-Business/IT
-Healthcare
-Skilled Trades
-Transportation

We were honored to welcome DMACC Interim President Dr. Wee as a distinguished guest, along with keynote speaker Kyle Collins, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. Graduates also heard inspiring words from student speakers Luis Morales (MIG Welding) and Kymberly Stevenson (Sterile Processing).

At WTA, students gain more than training. They gain opportunity, confidence, support, and a pathway toward meaningful careers.

👏 Congratulations to the Class of Spring 2026! Your hard work and determination inspire us all.

Learn more about FREE short-term training opportunities at: FreeTraining.DMACC.edu.

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