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

Evelyn K. Davis Center Spring Offerings

November 19, 2024

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

Miscellaneous Notes 

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

  • 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.