Career-ready starts right here.
A new space for hands-on career learning in Hampton, opened July 8, 2026.
A head start on what comes next.
North Iowa Area Community College's Franklin County Career Center offers a pathway for participating area high school students to earn college certificates and diplomas while enrolled in high school. Eligible coursework is provided at no cost to those students and their families.
Established through a partnership with NIACC, Hampton-Dumont-CAL, West Fork and Belmond-Klemme school districts. The center opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 8, 2026.
Students should begin enrollment questions with their high school counselor.
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THRIVE.WORKFORCE PATHWAYS · FRANKLIN COUNTY
Franklin County Development Association (FCDA)
FCDA works with existing companies, entrepreneurs, and prospective employers on expansion, financing, sites and business growth. Explore land and building opportunities including sites at Hampton Industrial Park, Latimer Business Park and Ackley Industrial Park. Availability should be confirmed directly with FCDA.
Visit: 5 First Street SW, Hampton, IA 50441
Phone: 641-456-5668 · Email: fcdadirector@franklincountyiowa.com