Improve your skills or start a new career!
The Workforce Mobility Program is offering free training in high-demand areas for Dakota County residents who are at least 18 years old. Spaces are limited and priority is given to Dakota County residents with financial need.
This program offers training in the following areas:
- Boiler Operation | Open to enroll
- Class A CDL | Full
- Welding | Full
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | 2022 Full, Waitlist only for 2023
- Phlebotomy | 2022 Full, 2023 Full, no more applications at this time
- Intro to Early Childhood Education | Open to enroll
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | Open to enroll
Industry & Transportation
Boiler Operation | Non-Credit
Gain valuable knowledge to pass the Minnesota boiler license test. This Steam course covers both high and low pressure boilers.
- September 16 – October 6
Tues. and Thur., 5:30–9:30 p.m. - For more information, email WorkforceMobility@dctc.edu
- Apply Now
Class A CDL | Non-Credit*
Courses full, no more applications being accepted at this time.
Earn your Class A Commercial Driver’s License and you’ll have
a skill that is always in demand. Learn to drive tractor trailers,
buses, delivery trucks, and more.
* This program has additional eligibility requirements like having a valid driver’s license, Class D or higher. Contact us to learn more. Offered in partnership with the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence.
Welding | 3 college credits
Courses full, no more applications being accepted at this time.
Employers need welders. The Welding Safety and Theory
course can prepare you for some entry-level welding
positions and start your path towards a degree.
Health Care & Education
Certified Nursing Assistant | Non-Credit*
2022 courses full. Apply now to be added to the 2023 waitlist.
Enter the high-demand field of health care by becoming a
CNA. Learn to care for those who need it most.
- Apply Now to be added to 2023 waitlist
* This program has additional eligibility requirements. Contact us to learn more.
Phlebotomy | Non-Credit*
Courses full, no more applications being accepted at this time.
People trained in phlebotomy are in high-demand. Help fill this critical health care need and start your new career.
Intro to Early Childhood Education
| 3 college credits
Inspire young minds. This course provides an overview of the early childhood profession, examining the differing roles within the profession.
- August 22 – December 16
- Time and delivery options:
- Tuesdays, 10 – 11:55 a.m., partially online
- Completely online, no specific meeting times, ongoing assignment due dates
- For more information, email WorkforceMobility@dctc.edu
- Apply Now
Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) | 9 college credits*
Learn to save lives on the front lines. Prepare for the national
certification exam and a career as an EMT.
- August 22 – December 15
Starts and runs the full fall semester
Daytime and evening options - For more information, email WorkforceMobility@dctc.edu
- Apply Now
* This course earns college credit at Inver Hills. An EMT certification is part of admission requirements to the paramedic program. This program has additional eligibility requirements, including a criminal background check. Contact us to learn more.
Workforce Mobility Program Application
Federal Poverty Level Grid
| # in Family/Household | Family Income to Qualify |
| 1 | $33,975 |
| 2 | $45,775 |
| 3 | $82,575 |
| 4 | $69,375 |
| 5 | $81,175 |
| 6 | $92,975 |
| 7 | $104,775 |
| 8 | $116,575 |
Explore our programs today!
