Virtual Career Discovery Events

Get a taste of various career pathways before you enter college. Our event calendar offers DMACC Pathway Days, Business Spotlights, and Ask a Professional sessions to help you learn about educational and employment opportunities. Open to 9-12^th graders, teachers and parents.

Event Descriptions

DMACC Pathway Days: (90 minutes)

Students will learn about the Career Pathway, attend a DMACC information session and hear about the DMACC experience, and interact with program instructors during program presentations.

Business Spotlights: (30 minutes)

Get to know a business within Central Iowa by attending our Business Spotlights. Hear from Human Resource professionals and other company leaders to learn about the company and who they are. Presentations will include information about careers within the company, education required, job outlook, and company culture. A virtual tour or video will be included, if possible.

Ask a Professional (25 minutes):

Attend one of our Ask a Professional sessions to get to know a professional in a specific career. Hear their story, how they got to where they are today, and the day-to-day of their career. Professionals will include advice for young people interested in the specific career in this Q&A style session.

Upcoming Career Discovery Events - Spring 2021

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DMACC Pathway Days (90 minutes)

Virtual Discover DMACC Pathways: Arts, Design, Humanities & Communications - April 9th

April 9, 2021
1:00pm – 2:35pm

Description: Do people describe you as creative or imaginative? Do you enjoy cooking or baking or have an interest in videos, music and design? Is writing and storytelling something you enjoy? Join us for our Virtual Discover DMACC Pathways: Arts, Design & Communications Day. You will have the opportunity to attend program sessions, interact with Enrollment Advisors and other staff and learn about the DMACC experience. Programs Included: Architectural Technologies, Acting, Animation, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Fashion and Interior Design, Photography, and Video Production.

Agenda:

1:00pm Welcome & Pathway Overview

1:15pm DMACC Info Breakout Session (Career Advantage or Recruitment Presentation)

1:35pm Program Presentation #1

2:05pm Program Presentation #2

2:30pm Wrap Up/Q&A/Follow Up Opportunities

2:35pm Dismissed

Business Spotlights (30 minutes)

Business Spotlight: Farm Bureau Financial - March 15th

March 15, 2021
10:00-10:30am

Description: A job in insurance? Yes please! Get to know Farm Bureau Financial Services by attending the Business Spotlight. Sara Deich, Human Resources Programs Coordinator will discuss careers opportunities within the company, education required, job outlook, and company culture. A virtual tour will be included.

Business Spotlight: UnityPoint Health - Des Moines - March 30th

March 30, 2021
10:00am-10:30am

Description: Do you want work in Healthcare? Join UnityPoint Health- Des Moines as they discuss various career opportunities, education requirements and the job outlook for this booming career field!

Business Spotlight: ChildServe - April 1st

April 1, 2021
1:00pm-1:30pm

Description: Would you like a career in Healthcare? Join ChildServe as they discuss working with children and young adults who have a variety of medical needs. They will also cover job opportunities and outlook for these specific careers in Healthcare.

Business Spotlight: Balance Autism - April 15th

Thursday, April 15, 2021
10:00am-10:30am

Description: Passionate about helping others? Get to know Balance Autism by attending the Business Spotlight. Leaders from both our Children’s Services and Adult Services departments will discuss what we do, how we do it, and ways you can join in on all the fun!

Business Spotlight & Live Virtual Tour: Gretchen Bohling Designs - Fashion Designer - April 22nd

April 22, 2021
1:00-2:00pm

Description: Join us to learn more about becoming a Fashion Designer! We will get to know Fashion Designer, Gretchen Bohling, and learn more about her fashion brand that promotes ethical and sustainable designs. This Business Spotlight will also include a live virtual tour of Gretchen Bohling's Design Studio!

Ask a Professional (30 minutes)

Ask a Professional: Actuary - March 16th

March 16, 2021
1:00-1:25pm

Description: Join us for this “Ask a Professional” session and learn what it means to be an Actuary. You will hear from Ryan Skotzke, former intern turned full-time life actuary. Hear his story, how he got to where he is today, and the day-to-day of his career. The session will include advice for young people interested in an actuarial career in this Q&A style session.

Ask a Professional: Pre-Construction Professionals: Architects, Engineers, Estimators - March 26th

March 26, 2021
10:00am - 10:25am

Description: Hear from professionals in the Pre-Construction phase of the building process, which includes architects, engineers, and estimators. Each will share their education, background, job responsibilities and requirements.

Ask a Professional: UnityPoint Health - Des Moines - March 30th

March 30, 2021
10:45am-11:15am

Description: Join us for this "Ask a Professional" session and hear from Healthcare professionals at UnityPoint Health- Des Moines. They will share about their education, background, a day in the life of a healthcare worker and the rewards and challenges of a career in the medical industry. The session will include advice for young people exploring this career in a Q&A style session.

Registration

Ask a Professional: Respiratory Therapist - April 1st

Thursday, April 1, 2021
1:45pm-2:15pm

Join us for this "Ask a Professional” session and hear from Chris Leferink, a Respiratory Therapist Supervisor at ChildServe! Chris will share his education, background and the rewards and challenges of a career in Healthcare! This session will include advice for young people exploring this career in a Q&A style session.

Ask a Professional: Construction Operations and Project Managers – April 9th

April 9, 2021
10:00am - 10:25am

Description: Hear from professionals in the construction industry who focus on Construction Operations and Management. Each will share their education, background, job responsibilities and requirements.

Ask a Professional: Behavior Analyst - April 15

Date: April 15, 2021
Time: 1:00-1:30 PM

Description: Join us for this "Ask a Professional" session and hear from Jessica Crawford and Tammy Howard! Jessica and Tammy are with the organization Balance Autism. Jessica is a Licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and serves as Balance Autism’s Adult Services Program Director. Tammy serves as Balance Autism’s Children’s Services Program Manager in the Altoona Children’s Clinic. Tammy trains, mentors, coaches and supervises direct support professionals to provide superior ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) services to all clients. Jessica and Tammy’s focus is disseminating the use of behavior analysis to teach individuals with autism new skills and greater independence in their daily lives.

Ask a Professional: Social Worker - April 16th

April 16, 2021
2:00pm-2:30pm

Description: Join us for this "Ask a Professional" session and hear from Rose Klingbeil, a local high school Social Worker! Rose will share her background and education and the rewards and challenges of a career in social work. This session will include advice for young people exploring this career in a Q&A style session.

Ask a Professional: Construction Superintendents and Field Staff – April 16th

April 16, 2021
10:00am - 10:25am

Description: Hear from various field/trades positions in the construction industry, which includes superintendents and field staff. Each will share their background, job responsibilities and requirements.

Ask a Professional: Business & Marketing Professionals within the Construction Industry – April 23rd

April 23, 2021
10:00am - 10:25am

Description: Hear from professionals in the Business and Marketing sector of the construction industry, which includes Accounting, Business Analysts, Business Development and Marketing. Each will share their education, background, job responsibilities and requirements.

Ask a Professional: President of Meyocks (Full-Service Branding, Advertising and Marketing Agency) - May 6

May 6, 2021
10:00-10:30am

Description: Join us for this "Ask a Professional" session and hear from the President of Meyocks, Doug Jeske! Meyocks is a full-service branding, advertising and marketing agency that focuses on food, agriculture, health and mentor brands. Doug will share his education, background and the rewards and challenges of his profession as the President of the Meyocks. This session will include advice for young people exploring this career pathway in a Q&A style session.

Ask a Professional: Photographer - May 13, 2021

Thursday, May 13, 2021
10:00-10:30am

Description: Join us for this "Ask a Professional" session and hear from professional Photographers! We will hear from Reese Strickland, the Director of Photography at Meredith Corporation, and Jacob Fox, a Photographer with Meredith Corporation! They will share their education, background and the rewards and challenges of a career in Photography. This session will include advice for young people exploring this career in a Q&A style session.

Other Career Exploration Events

Build My Future Presented by Iowa Skilled Trades (In person!) - April 14th

April 14, 2021
8:00am – 3:00pm

Description: Face-to-Face Hands-on Career and Technical Education Career Day and Industry Showcase held at the State Fairgrounds Varied Industry Building. Groups from your school are encouraged to attend.

Iowa High School Tech Summit Presented by Principal - April 20th

April 20, 2021
9:00am – 12:15pm

Description: The Iowa High School Tech Summit introduces high school students to tech career opportunities and tech companies from across the state. Young tech professionals offer engaging and insightful presentations designed to challenge stereotypes, demystify the industry, and inspire the next generation of Iowa’s high-tech workforce.

Women Rock-IT Broadcast Presented by Cisco Networking Academy - April 22nd

April 22, 2021
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Description: On April 22, Cisco Networking Academy is celebrating International Girls in ICT Day with a special edition Women Rock-IT broadcast. This 1-hour event exposes you to the many opportunities STEM skills can bring to your future. During the broadcast, you will hear from a founder and CEO who builds robots with telepresence that enable hospitalized children to attend school, people with disabilities to work remotely, and others to monitor and socialize with elderly people. And a co-founder who uses Artificial Intelligence to address social problems like human trafficking. Those that view the broadcast will not only be inspired, they also receive a virtual gift bag!

View Past Virtual Discover DMACC Pathway Days

Career Advantage Webinar Series

Please join us via Zoom to learn about Career Advantage, taking DMACC credits, and how to make the most of your DMACC credits. Each event is held virtually via Zoom. If you would like to attend multiple events you will need to sign up for them individually. You will be sent a link to the event two days before the event.

How to Reach Us

Please contact Amy Steenhoek at absteenhoek@dmacc.edu with any questions or concerns.

Due to the continued health concerns surrounding the spread of the Coronavirus, DMACC is delivering Career Discovery Events virtually. Please visit the following website for more DMACC updates and resources related to the Coronavirus - https://www.dmacc.edu/coronavirus/Pages/welcome.aspx