Career Accelerator Program

What is the Career Accelerator Program?

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The Career Accelerator, a 10-week program, invites high school students to discover pathways to success across diverse career fields. Through industry-led sessions and high-quality curriculum, students build essential digital literacy and professional readiness skills—and earn up to two free college credits through DMACC.

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Upon completion of the program, students will be better equipped with a broad skillset for success in high school, college, and beyond. The program meets from September to November on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

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Who Can Join

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CAP is open to ninth and tenth grade students at all levels of experience. Whether just starting to explore career options or looking to strengthen existing skills, the program meets students where they are.

How to Get Involved

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Students, volunteers, and industry professionals are all invited to participate. Students gain hands-on learning and career insight, while volunteers share their expertise and guidance to shape the next generation of leaders. Registration opens in August—join us and make an impact!

Program Details

Dates:

October 5, 2026

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December 9, 2026

Category:

Career Readiness | Digital Literacy | College Credits

Location:

Pi515 office

Incentive:

1-3 college credts

Age Range:

9-10th grade preferred

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AI Challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Pi515 AI Challenge.

Who can participate in the AI Innovation Challenge?

Any student attending college and pursuing an undergraduate degree in the state of Iowa. Participants are required to sign up in teams of 3-5 students.

I don't know how to code. Can I still participate?

Yes! This challenge was created to be accessible to students in any field of study, with or without a technical background or experience working with AI.

What criteria will be used to evaluate submissions?

What is expected of mentors?

Mentors are expected to share high-level advice and insights to inspire teams, not provide detailed plans or advice on using AI programs. The focus is on encouragement to foster creativity and problem-solving.

What AI programs and resources are available for teams?

Pi515 will provide access to AI programs, data sets, and all the resources students need to successfully complete the challenge. Sign up to get more information

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