DSM Fellowship Program Announces Dates For 2025-26 Cohort, Nominations Now Open
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Sept. 26, 2024) — The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced nominations are now open for the 2025-26 cohort for the DSM Fellowship Program. The program will run from April 2025 through June 2026. The DSM Fellowship Program is a preeminent professional development initiative that attracts, develops and retains a community of top-tier early career professionals who demonstrate emerging leadership.
Companies from throughout the Greater Des Moines (DSM) community participate in the program by selecting young professionals that have three – seven years of professional experience. The program's mission is to give participants access to opportunities that will accelerate their professional experiences and help them establish lasting connections to retain them in the community.
The DSM Fellowship Program centers on a four-pronged approach:
“The DSM Fellowship Program is an exciting opportunity for organizations across the community to empower their young professionals by providing them with the skills, experiences and connections needed to thrive in their careers,” said Lexi Shafer, Director of Workforce for The Partnership. “By focusing on career development, community engagement, advanced learning and building strong social networks, we're creating a foundation for a diverse group of future leaders of DSM. We can't wait to see the impact this next group will make."
Investor businesses have the opportunity to nominate candidates and, if selected, sponsor Fellows that have three – seven years of professional experience in the 15-month program. Nominations are due by Friday, Oct. 18, and selected participants will be notified in late October. Find the nomination form and more information here.
The Partnership will offer a cohort employer informational session on Monday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. You can register for that here. If you have any questions, reach out to Lexi Shafer at lshafer@DSMpartnership.com to learn more.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.