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.
Schedule a time to meet with a Career Coach from the Evelyn K. Davis Center at evelynkdaviscenter.org/appointments.
Employment Support
There are numerous openings with DSM organizations, as well as other opportunities to be aware of through the Evelyn K. Davis Center. Career coaches are also available at the following locations: Evelyn K. Davis Center, 1171 7th St., Des Moines (8 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F); Northside Library, 3516 5th Ave., Des Moines (10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesdays)
Events + Other Opportunities
- The Evelyn K. Davis Center will host a Men on the Move Clothing Closet Giveaway on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Center, which is located adjacent to the DMACC Urban Campus. An assortment of adult male clothing, including fall attire, suits, dress shirts and pants will be available! All are welcome. Please bring your own bag. If you have any questions, please call (515) 697-7700.
- Opportunity Passport Financial Capability Trainings for Youth in Foster Care will be held at the EKD Center, 1171 7th St., Des Moines. Lunch will be provided. 2024 trainings are from 9 a.m. until Noon on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
- Broadlawns is offering a paid apprenticeship opportunity for adults who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Participants will be introduced to Broadlawns’ work culture, career paths and complete a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training provided by DMACC. Next class starts January 3 – March 26, 2025. See attached flyer for more information.
- Parenting classes for new parents, parents sharing custody, parents of all ages, formerly incarcerated parents and adults in parenting roles. Contact Charles Zanders for more information (515) 697-1475!
IowaWorks Events + Other Opportunities
Grab a Job Tuesday Hiring Event
This event will feature UnityPoint on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 from 9 - 11 a.m.
Hot Off the Press Jobs
Check out new listings and more at IowaWorks.
Employment Opportunities
- Accumold is hiring.
- Anderson Erickson Dairy is hiring.
- Boys Town is hiring.
- General Mills is hiring.
- Goodwill of Central Iowa is hiring.
- HEALTHYbirthDAY is hiring.
- Hilton Hotel is hiring. Check out the flyer!
- Homemakers is hiring.
- MercyOne is hiring.
- City of Des Moines is hiring an IT Database Administrator.
- Sunrise Communities is hiring full- and part-time staff at Altoona and Grimes locations. Contact Molly McDonel at mmcdonel@sunrisegroup.org or call (515) 608-3216.
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring.
- Prairie Meadows is hiring.
- Attached are the State of Iowa's new job opportunities sorted by location and job title. You can find these and other 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 apply. For more information on working for the State of Iowa, including benefit information and applicant support, please visit our State of Iowa Recruitment website.
- Attached is the CIRCAWorks Employment Opportunities spreadsheet.
- Express Employment Professionals is hiring for the following positions. Contact Bradley Gift at (515) 706-1600 for more information.
- Line Worker - $17 per hour: Wrapping bakery items to be shipped out, cleaning and washing dishes, temporary for 2 weeks.
- Delivery Driver - $17 per hour: Non CDL, operating 26 foot box truck, loading and unloading HVAC material at job sites and shops. Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Shipping and Receiving - $17-$20 per hour: Operate a sit-down forklift and pallet jack, enter inventory into a computer, wrap pallets, stage loads and lift up to 50 pounds.
Miscellaneous Notes
- Mediacom Veteran and Military Spouse Career Fair:
- Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 from Noon - 4 p.m.
- Location: 3737 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines
- Wide variety of positions available.
- See flyer for more details.
- Oak Academy: The Oak Academy offers free childcare for anyone (you don’t have to be an Oakridge resident) who is actively looking for work and is in need of childcare while they conduct their search. They have a full day program for families to utilize, while searching for employment, in English class, HiSET, etc., which would qualify families for all-day / free childcare at Oak Academy. English does not have to be a family's first language, and the program is free and located on our campus. Often, people in job search and various classes do not qualify for childcare, and this is one program that would help ease the burden of finding it. See flyer for more details.
- Free Community Health Work Training for those who qualify! This course will help you obtain the skills and knowledge needed to serve as a community health worker.
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.
If your organization has resources or events similar to the ones above to share, reach out to me at mrbrown17@dmacc.edu.
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.
Michele Brown
Michele Brown is the Career Navigator at the Des Moines Area Community College Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families.