Our Offerings
We serve the diverse Des Moines metro community and welcome students from all backgrounds. All programs are completely free, and no prior experience is required. We're committed to removing barriers so all have equal opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
A Place for Every Student
Tech Mentorship Program
The Tech Mentorship Program provides students coding skills, professional development, and industry mentors through a six-month work-based learning experience that comes with a chance to earn three free DMACC college credits.
Pi515 AI Challenge
The Pi515 AI Challenge gives college students the opportunity and expert guidance to build AI solutions for Iowa's most pressing problems, then compete for cash prizes at a pitch competition.
Girls Entrepreneurship Incubator
The Girls’ Entrepreneurship Incubator empowers young entrepreneurs to launch their own business ideas, providing mentorship from female business leaders and a chance to win cash prizes and earn three free University oof Iowa college credits.
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Smart Cities
Smart Cities, a 5-week summer program, encourages students to explore how data and technology can make cities smarter and more sustainable. Students meet twice a week to research a problem in their city, analyze data, and develop and pitch their own solution to a panel of judges for a chance to win cash prizes.
Career Accelerator Program
The Career Accelerator Program helps students discover future career paths, build digital literacy, and nurture professional confidence through sessions led by industry volunteers with a chance to earn two free DMACC college credits.
Summer Internship
A hands-on summer program where high school students gain real-world, community-oriented experience in coding, innovation, and technology. Interns work on meaningful projects, develop critical thinking skills, and build a growth mindset that prepares them for future success in tech and beyond.
Smart Money
Smart Money teaches students to budget, grow credit, and invest through real-world simulations and budgeting games that build lifelong financial security and confidence.
The Skills We Teach
The future of work is changing fast. Our programs equip students with the technical and professional skills to compete and thrive in tomorrow's economy.
Coding
Python, web development, and software engineering fundamentals
AI Literacy
Big data analysis, Multimodal AI applications, ethics & governance
Professional Skills
Networking, public speaking, interviewing, and resume & portfolio building
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving, data analysis, SWOT analysis, SMART goals, and innovation
Entrepreneurship
Business development, pitching, and startup fundamentals
Budgeting and Finance
Financial planning, investing, credit management, and retirement planning
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