Connecting People with Job Opportunities + Educational Services Through the Evelyn K. Davis Center in DSM

Des Moines Area Community College’s (DMACC’s) Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families is keeping busy creating opportunities through employment support programming and events. Here are the latest offerings to help connect and improve individuals’ employability and assist in connecting people with positions at Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses and organizations.

Appointments

Schedule a time to meet with an Evelyn K. Davis Center Career Coach at evelynkdaviscenter.org/appointments.

Employment Support

There are numerous job openings for DSM organizations, as well as other opportunities to be aware of through the Evelyn K. Davis Center. Career coaches are also available including at the following locations:

• Evelyn K. Davis Center (1171 7th St., Des Moines) from 8 – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Northside Library (3516 5th Ave., Des Moines) from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesdays.

Evelyn K. Davis Center Events + Other Opportunities

• On-Site Hiring Events from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Broadlawns Hospital on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
  • Express Employment Professionals on Wednesday, June 19, 2024
  • Des Moines Public Schools on Wednesday, July 10, 2024
  • Electrical Power Products on Wednesday, July 24, 2024
• Career Fair on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the DMACC Urban Campus, Building 7 in Des Moines from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
• Parenting classes for new parents, parents sharing custody, parents of all ages, formerly incarcerated parents and adults in parenting roles are being offered. See more information on the flyer.
• DMACC Perry VanKirk Center will offer a CDL Jumpstart program in Perry in June. This program is open to everyone and is not limited to Tyson employees. CDL Jumpstart is a preparation program for English Language Learners interested in obtaining their Commercial Driver License (CDL). The course is intended for individuals with high intermediate to advanced English language skills and is provided at NO COST to students who participate. Interested students can complete the registration form online, use the QR code on the attached flyer or call (515) 248-7538. 

IowaWorks Events + Other Opportunities

Hot Jobs:

•  Walgreens
  • Position Highlights: Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
  • Pay: $16.50 - $20 per hour
  • Full- or Part-Time Positions Available
• Saydel Community School District
  
  • Position Highlights: 5-8 Health / Life Skills Teacher
  • Location: Woodside Middle School in Des Moines, Iowa
  • Pay: $49k 
• Dotdash Meredith Corporation
  
  • Position Highlights: Senior Director, Research & Insights
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
  • Pay: $150,000 - $175,000

Check out these new listings and more in IowaWORKS.

Employment Opportunities

• A Principal Apprentice Program Open House will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Please note registration is required for this event. To register, email knight.alison@principal.com with your name and the referring organization.
• DMACC is hiring.
• Metronet is hiring fiber technicians.
• Orchard Place is hiring.
• YMCA of Greater Des Moines is hiring.      
• Check out the State of Iowa's new job opportunities sorted by location and job title attachment. You can find vacancies, with full job descriptions, by visiting the State of Iowa Careers site. Instructions on how to apply can also be found on each job posting. Please follow the steps identified on each job posting to submit an application. For more information on working for the State of Iowa, including benefit information and applicant support, please visit our State of Iowa Recruitment website.
• Express Employment Professionals are hiring for the following positions. Contact Bradley Gift at (515) 706-1600 for more information.
  • Machine Mechanic: $25-$34 per hour - Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical based machinery.
  • Laborer: $20 per hour - Clean and troubleshoot industrial equipment, move equipment around the warehouse and help with installs, work on jobsites to breakdown and clean up.
  • Dishwasher: $16 per hour - Work in a kitchen to run the dishwasher and clean dishes, help clean up around kitchen as needed.  

Miscellaneous Notes 

If your organization has resources or events similar to the ones above to share, reach out to me at mrbrown17@dmacc.edu.

• Iowa DOT at Central Library: Obtain Valid State of Iowa ID – No Supporting Documentation Required. Registration is required. Central Library, 1000 Grand Ave., Des Moines. Please see information here. There is a maximum of 50 attendees per training, and registration is required. Call or email Ashlan Lippert at (515) 201-9823 or AELippert@dmpl.org.
  • Wednesday, July 24, 2024: 2 - 3 p.m. in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2
  • Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024: 2 - 3 p.m. in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

The Evelyn K. Davis Center helps central Iowans build their educational & job dreams by offering career & financial coaching, small business solutions, Men on the Move Clothing Closet and Opportunity Passport. Use the following link to schedule time to meet with an Evelyn K. Davis Center Employee. Learn more at evelynkdaviscenter.org.

Job opportunities and career resources are abundant in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Whether you're looking to find an internship, a job, develop professionally or grow as a student, we have the resources to help you thrive.