Improve your skills or start a new career!

The Workforce Mobility Program is offering free training in high-demand areas for Carver and Scott County residents who are at least 18 years old. Spaces are limited and priority is given to residents with financial need.

This program offers training in the following areas:

  • Boiler Operation (FULL)
  • Pharmacy Technician (FULL)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide

Classes will be held in Shakopee at the Dean Lakes Education Center.

HURRY!, classes start in October.

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Class Information

Boiler Operator Working

Boiler Operation | Non-Credit

Gain valuable knowledge to pass the Minnesota boiler license test. This Steam course covers both high and low pressure boilers.

  • Classes start October 30, 2023, Monday & Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • For more information, email WorkforceMobility@dctc.edu
  • FULL: not accepting new applications at this time
Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician | Online

People trained in pharmacy are in high-demand. Help
fill this critical health care need and start your new career.

This course is a Synchronous (live) online course. Instructors and Students will gather virtually at the same time and interact in “real time.”

  • Classes run November 6, 2023 through January 26, 2024
  • Course will be held Wednesdays and Fridays online via Zoom from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • For more information, email WorkforceMobility@dctc.edu
  • FULL: not accepting new applications at this time

* This program has additional eligibility requirements. Click here to learn more or contact us.

CNA sitting at a desk

CNA/Medication Aide | Non-Credit*

Enter the high-demand field of health care by becoming a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and Medication Aide. Learn to care for those who need it most.

* This program has additional eligibility requirements. Click here to learn more or contact us.

Federal Poverty Level Grid

# in Family/HouseholdFamily 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


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