Opportunity Dubuque

Opportunity Dubuque is a nationally-recognized, collaborative job training effort developed in response to local employers' needs for a skilled workforce. Through this initiative, individuals complete industry-driven certifications to upgrade their skills or launch their careers. A win-win for students and employers, Opportunity Dubuque builds career pathways for students to enter the workforce and continue their education and training while filling employers’ demand for talent in high-wage, high-demand careers. Tuition is often free for qualifying students to participate through state and local funding since they are ineligible for traditional college financial aid.

Certificate Programs

• Building Construction
• CDL Semi-Truck Driving
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
• Child Care, Level 1
• Child Care, Level 2
• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator       
• Construction Equipment Operator
• Culinary Foundations
• Culinary Foundations Level 2
• Culinary Foundations Level 3
• Customer Service
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Intro to Advanced Manufacturing
• Intro to Industrial Maintenance
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Professional Sales
• Welding (GMAW)