Registration Open for CNA Training (Summer 2025)
Published on May 9, 2025We still have a few spots left for our Summer CNA Training Class! The original deadline was May 9th. However, if spots remain open, the date will be extended.
News Pella Career Academy
WorkSMART & Career Academy Celebrate 38 Students Committing to Local Apprenticeships
Published on April 24, 2025WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella joined a crowd of supporters to celebrate the commitment of 38 area high school students who recently enrolled in work-based learning apprenticeship and certificate opportunities with area employers. Students from Pella, Pella Christian, Prairie City-Monroe, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars, North Mahaska, Ottumwa, and homeschool backgrounds are embarking on […]
Celebrate Work-Based Learning Signing Day – April 23 at 2 PM
Published on April 16, 2025 CAP Students Ring the Bell at Kerstmarkt Market
Published on December 6, 2024Industrial Technology students from the Career Academy of Pella, led by instructor Brent Ewell, were honored during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Kerstmarkt Dutch Christmas Market for their impressive work on a special project. As part of their Fundamentals of Construction classes, these students collaborated with the Visit Pella organization to construct a dedicated […]
Signing Event Marks the Beginning of Local High School Students’ Work-Based Learning Journeys
Published on April 19, 2024WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella joined a crowd of supporters to celebrate the commitment of area high school students who enrolled in work-based learning apprenticeship and certificate opportunities. Students from Pella, Pella Christian, Knoxville, Prairie City-Monroe, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars, North Mahaska, and homeschool backgrounds are embarking on a journey to gain technical […]
Apprenticeship News – Marie Vander Wilt Completes Patient Care Apprenticeship
Published on March 27, 2024Congratulations to Marie Vander Wilt for being the first Pella High alum to complete a United States Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship in Patient Care. Marie received skills training at the Career Academy of Pella through the WorkSMART Connector program, with work-based learning experience at The Cottages and Pella Regional Health Center. Marie shares, “I […]
Local Apprenticeship Programs Shine During Iowa Lawmakers’ Day on the Hill
Published on February 23, 2024A group of students showcased local apprenticeships at a “Day on the Hill” earlier this month. Students were visited by state lawmakers, including State Senator Ken Rozenboom and Representative Barb Kniff McCulla. They showcased their work-based learning experiences through WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella. The School Administrators of Iowa, the Iowa Association […]
Apprenticeship News – Landon Hudson Completes Culinary/Hospitality Apprenticeship
Published on November 22, 2023Landon Hudson has officially completed his Culinary/Hospitality Apprenticeship through the Career Academy of Pella. Congratulations to Landon Hudson for earning Registered Apprenticeship certification in Hospitality and Culinary Arts from the United States Department of Labor. Landon received professional training at the Career Academy of Pella through the WorkSMART Connector program, with work-based learning experience at Central […]
