Colleges/Universities/Trade
Buena Vista University
11 North 35th Street
Denison, IA 51442
Ph:
(712) 263-2127
While people work, they can continue their education at Denison for degrees in Accounting, Business Management, Human Services, Elementary Education, and Psychology.
Denison Job Corps Center
Highway 30 East
Denison, IA 51442
Ph:
(712) 263-4192
The Job Corps is a youth training program offered at no cost to 16 – 21 year old applicants who are legal residents of the United States. This unique program has just on objective – to prepare enrollees with the skills necessary to qualify for, and be placed in a good paying job. The education and training process allows students to move at their own pace. Students receive free room and board, free medical and dental care, clothes for work and for school, in addition to the training and education.
Western Hills Area Education Agency
2008 Highway 59 South
Denison, IA 51442
Ph: (712) 263-4625
Western Hills Area Education Agency is an educational partner with 24 public school districts, as well as accredited private schools. Western Hills AEA offices are located in Denison and each of five other counties served in western Iowa. The agency provides direct special education support services for students, media and technology services, a variety of instructional services, and staff development and leadership to promote school improvement. The Iowa General Assembly created the Iowa's 15 AEAs in 1975. The system of educational service agencies is widely regarded as one of the finest in the country.
Western Iowa Tech Community College
11 North 35th Street
Denison, IA 51442
Ph:
(712) 263-3419
Western Iowa Tech Community College is housed in a beautiful new facility on the east edge of Denison. The Denison WITCC campus offers Associate of Arts Degrees and college transfer courses, Heating, Sheet Metal, Plumbing and Automotive programs, GED Programs, Licensed Practical Nursing programs and other specialized courses upon request.
WESCO Industries
415 South 11th Street
Denison, IA 51442
Ph:
(712) 263-6141
WESCO Industries has been serving individuals with disabilities since 1968. Today, WESCO offers vocational and residential services to more than 120 individuals from Crawford County and surrounding Counties. Vocational services include work services, supported employment and school to work. Our residential services include RCF-MR and 24 hour and non 24 hour Supported Community Living. We also offer an alternative to working through our Adult Day Care program. This program is available to the elderly as well individuals with disabilities. If anyone is interested about services at WESCO Industries please call 712-263-6141 and ask for the Executive Director.
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