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

DMACC & Evelyn K. Davis Center Upcoming Events

• Upcoming Hiring Events:
  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025
    • On-site hiring event featuring UnityPoint from Noon to 3 p.m.
    • Money Basics Interactive Session from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 19, 2025: Set a Goal, Build a Budget and Save Interactive Workshop from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Learn how to set goals based on your values, build a budget that works for you and save for the future.
  • Wednesday, April 23, 2025: Understanding and Building Credit Interactive Workshop from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of credit, including what it is and why it matters, how to check your credit score and reports, how to get started building credit and how to protect your credit.
• Wednesday, April 2, 2025: DMACC West Campus Ellipse is hosting a Career Fair from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: 20 employers will be on-site recruiting for opportunities spanning a number of industries including business, IT, social services, and more. We have plenty of spots left for employers. Businesses can contact Career Services at careers@dmacc.edu for assistance registering.
• Thursday, April 3, 2025: Attend the Aspiring IT Professionals Open House for the DMACC Microsoft Data Center Academy Exploration Day located at DMACC West Campus (5959 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines). The high school student program will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., and the Aspiring IT Professionals Open House will take place from 4 - 7 p.m. Register here.
• Monday, April 7 - Monday, May 12, 2025: DMACC English Conservation Classes will be offered from 6 - 8 p.m. at DMACC Urban Campus, Building 3, Room 205. Students will practice speaking and listening in class while learning general communication and conversation skills. Cost is $60. The enrollment deadline is Thursday, April 3, 2025. Register by using the QR code on this flyer, by emailing noncreditell@dmacc.edu or by calling (515) 697-7762.
• Saturday, April 12, 2025: DMACC Urban Campus will host the Brother to Brother 3rd Annual Pathways to Manhood Summit.
• April 2025: CDL Jumpstart registration is now open for the program intended for English Language Learners interested in obtaining their Commercial Driver License (CDL). The April course will be held in the mornings at DMACC Urban, and an October 2025 course will be held in the evenings at DMACC Urban Campus. Interested students can complete this online registration form, use the QR code on this flyer or call (515) 697-7854.
• May 2025: DMACC Perry VanKirk Center will be offering the CDL Jumpstart program in Perry in the evening. Please see the attached flyer for more information. 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 ELL skills and is provided at NO COST to students who participate. Interested students can complete this online registration form, use the QR code on the this flyer or call (515) 697-7854. 

IowaWorks Events + Other Opportunities

Grab a Job Tuesday Hiring Event

The Grab a Job Tuesday Hiring Event will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 9 - 11 a.m. at IowaWorks, 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines, and will feature:

• Renda Group

CDL Info Session

Attend the CDL Info Session at IowaWorks.

IowaWorks Spring Career Fair

The Spring Career Fair will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with veteran priority from 9 - 9:30 a.m. and the general public from 9:30 -11 a.m. at the IowaWorks office at 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines. All job seekers are welcome.

Hot Off the Press Jobs

• PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.
  • Position Highlight: Machine Operation
  • Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
  • Pay: $20 per hour
• Peoples Trust & Savings Bank
  • Position Highlight: Mortgage Loan Officer
  • Location: Clive, Iowa
• Laborers Intl Union of NA #177
  
  • Position Highlight: Class A CDL Driver
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
  • Pay: $24.99 - $27.99 per hour
  • Applicants must have Class A CDL License. 

Check out new listings and more at IowaWORKS. Please follow us on Facebook and check IowaWorks events for the most up-to-date list of employers. Employers are subject to change.

Hiring Events

• Wednesday, April 16, 2025: Iowa Wild will host at April Career Fair from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena, 730 3rd St. in Des Moines. This Career Fair is free and open to all job seekers, and you will receive a free ticket to the 7 p.m. Iowa Wild game for attending. Registration is encouraged. See flyer for details and to register.
• Wednesday, April 30, 2025: MercyOne will hold a Walk-in Wednesday Hiring Event at various MercyOne locations across Iowa on the last Wednesday of each month. The next event is from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. On-the-spot interviews will be held at MercyOne West Des Moines at 1755 59th Pl. in West Des Moines. Review the job posting prior to attending the event, and come prepared to interview and dress accordingly.

Employment Opportunities

• B&G Foods, Inc. is hiring.
• Des Moines University is hiring.
• City of West Des Moines is hiring.
• DMACC is hiring.
• The Des Moines Police Department is accepting applications for the Iowa Heroes Academy for young women ages 16-18 who are interested in exploring careers in firefighting, policing and the military. This will be a one-week camp held at Camp Dodge. Please pass this information onto anyone in your community, agencies or schools that may have young women interested in participating. The camp is open to any young women ages 16-18 in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Visit dsm.city/departments/fire/iowa_hero_academy.php or utilize the following contact information: Phone: (515) 979-4736 / Email: heroacademy@dmgov.org
• Des Moines Public Schools is hiring.
• General Mills is hiring.
• Grinnell College is hiring.
• Hilton is hiring.
• Hy-Vee is hiring.
• MB Electrical is hiring.
• Iowa Family Assistants 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.
• Express Employment Professionals is hiring. Contact Bradley Gift at (515) 706-1600 for more information.

Miscellaneous Notes 

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

• Now – Friday, April 11, 2025: Hope Ministries is accepting orders for a free Easter Meal through Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4 p.m.
• Saturday, April 12, 2025: Broadlawns Medical Center is holding a Community Resource Fair at the Northside Community Center (3010 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. A free meal will be provided!
• Saturday, April 26, 2025: A free family event will be held at Union Park (2009 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA) from 10 a.m. – Noon. Dia Del Nino Posters: English / Spanish
• United Way will be offering free tax preparation for households earning less than $67,000.

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.