Connecting People with Job Opportunities + Educational Services Through St. Vincent de Paul in DSM

St. Vincent de Paul 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.

St. Vincent de Paul News

Education Center: The St. Vincent de Paul Education Center, located on the second floor of 1426 Sixth Ave. in Des Moines, offers free computer use to community members during specific hours. See the March calendar for open computer lab time.
The Back 2 Work Course offers tailored support for individuals re-entering the workforce or transitioning to a new career. This six-day program covers job-readiness training, developing healthy relationships at home and in the workplace, financial literacy and mock interview practice. Contact Mike Collet at (515) 282-8328, ext. 220 or email at mike.collet@svdpdsm.org for more information. See the flyer for more information.
Promoting Opportunity for Parents Program (POPP) St. Vincent de Paul will be offering classes to support parents who must fulfill child support obligations. POPP offers certain incentives to eligible class participants whose child support includes a balance owed to the State of Iowa. Contact Mike Collet at (515) 282-8328, ext. 220 or email at mike.collet@svdpdsm.org for more information on the next class.

Upcoming Hiring Events

IowaWORKS Grab A Job Tuesday Hiring Event for March 24, 2026 from 9-11 a.m.: featuring Hy-Vee, UPS, USPS and AT&T.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: DMACC is holding a Business & IT Career Fair at DMACC Ankeny Campus, Building 5 (2006 S Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023). The event is open to the public.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Iowa Wild is holding a career fair at the Casey's Center (233 Center St. in Des Moines). Attendees will receive one free ticket for the Iowa Wild game at 7 p.m. that night! See the flyer for more details.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, from Noon - 5 p.m.: Westhaven is holding a hiring event at 112 W. 4th St. in Boone. The event incudes on-the-spot tours, interviews, prizes and treats. Available positions include RN, LPN, CNA, CMA, Culinary and Housekeeping.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. - Noon: Pathways Forward: IowaWORK'S Reentry Career Fair will be held at Polk County River Place at 2309 Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. See the flyer for more information.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: St. Vincent de Paul is holding a career fair at Polk County Place at 2309 Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. See the flyer for more information.

News from IowaWORKS

Career Readiness Clinic will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the IowaWORKS office on 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines. Learn how to build your confidence and employability from expert Career Planners! Registration Required. To register, email desmoinesIowaWORKS@iwd.iowa.gov or speak with a Des Moines IowaWORKS Career Planner.
Central Iowa Mobile Workforce Center Tour-Marion County on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The mobile workforce will be located at Marion County Public Health-Knoxville. Employers on-site to meet with interested job seekers. Career Planners available for resume reviews, mock interviews and more! See the flyer for more information.

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Miscellaneous Events & Classes

Free CDL Jumpstart Course for English Language Learners: DMACC is offering a CDL Jumpstart Course at the Urban Campus from April 6 - May 2, 2026 (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). Contact (515) 697-7854 and see the flyer for more information.
2026 Statewide Resource Expo: This free public event showcases a variety of exhibitors who provide services across the state of Iowa. This event will take place Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. See the flyer for more information.
Ride United is a pilot program from United Way of Central Iowa designed to temporarily bridge transportation gaps. Call 211 and request transportation for essential services such as health appointments, employment, housing and more. Identify that you are with the Ride United Central Iowa program. 211 asks for personal information to better understand the caller's unique situation and to ensure the most appropriate resources are provided. Translation and accessibility services are available. Please call 30-60 minutes before the desired pickup time. See the flyer and/or visit the following website for more information: unitedwaydm.org/impact/initiatives/ride-united.

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.