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.

The Evelyn K. Davis Center will be closed for the holiday break beginning Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 and will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Look for the next EKD Weekly Job Coach Message on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Enjoy the holiday season!

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

• Digital Skills Classes will begin on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at the Evelyn K. Davis Center.
• Registration is now open for the April 2025 class of CDL Jumpstart, a 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 Urban. CDL Jumpstart program prepares students by teaching industry-specific terminology while getting ready for the Commercial Learner’s Permit exam, improving soft skills and providing hands-on experience by visiting the Transportation Institute. This course is intended for individuals with high intermediate to advanced English language skills and is provided at NO COST to students who participate. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Interested students can complete this online registration form, use the QR code on the attached flyer or call (515) 697-7854. CDL Jumpstart Program Requirements:
  • Valid Iowa driver’s license
  • Driving experience in the U.S. for at least 1 year
  • Minimum reading and listening test scores (CASAS score of 217)
  • English Language Learner
  • Review of Certified Iowa Driving Record

IowaWorks Events + Other Opportunities

Grab a Job Tuesday Hiring Event

This event will feature UnityPoint (non-medical) on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 from 9 - 11 a.m.

Hot Off the Press Jobs

• Veterans’ Health Administration
  • Position Highlight: Motor Vehicle Operator
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Grand Living
  • Position Highlight: Caregiver
  • Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
• U.S. Bank
  • Position Highlight: Client Relationship Consultant 2 (Banker) - Westown Parkway
  • Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
  • $1,500 sign-on bonus

Check out new listings and more in IowaWORKS.

Employment Opportunities

• The Evelyn K. Davis Center is accepting two part-time Temporary Multilingual (French / Swahili and Spanish) Career Coaches. 
• The Animal Rescue League is hiring.
• The Baker Group is hiring.
• Doll Distributing is hiring.
• The City of West Des Moines is hiring a GIS Analyst.
• Mediacom is hiring.
• Care Base is looking for caregivers.
• Hilton Hotel is hiring.
• The United States Postal Service has job opportunities in the maintenance craft for the Des Moines Processing and Distribution Center located at 1165 2nd Ave. and the Des Moines National Distribution Center at 4000 109th St. in Urbandale. The maintenance craft jobs are laborer custodial, maintenance mechanics and electronic technicians. The starting salaries range from $44,756 for the labor custodial to $74,772 for the electronic technician. Additionally, the Des Moines Processing and Distribution Center on 2nd Avenue, also has automotive technician opportunities.  The starting salary for the Automotive Technician is $66,681. 
• 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.
• See the CIRCAWorks Employment Opportunities spreadsheet.
• Express Employment Professionals is hiring for a Property Maintenance and Mechanic position. 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.

• MLK Jr. Day Expungement & Employment Barriers Clinic: The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is sponsoring an Expungement Clinic on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Corinthian Baptist Church (814 School St., Des Moines, IA 50309). This event will provide assistance to the first 40 individuals who register (walk-ins will not be accepted). There is no charge to participate, but clients must register by Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, by calling: Miguel at (319) 409-9228 or Grace at Grace (563) 227-4874. 
• Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC): The DMACC Non-Credit English Language Learner Spring Session I ELL registration appointments in the immediate Des Moines area are full. They are no longer accepting new students at Ankeny, Urban, Southridge or West. The next registration day is Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. 
• AARP Foundation: The AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program assists individuals who are age 55+, unemployed and financially qualified.

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.