This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career opportunities in Fire Science and Emergence Medical Services (EMS). Students will have the opportunity to tour the Ankeny Fire Department and take part in hands-on activities, which will include trying on firefighter gear, obstacle courses and handling firefighting equipment. *Please dress appropriately. TENNIS SHOES ARE REQUIRED.

*Space is limited to 20 girls and 20 boys

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 20
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

Tentative Agenda

Event Full                    

This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Auto Collision Technology, Auto Mechanics Technology, and Diesel Technology. In addition, students will learn about DMACC's Manufacturer Based Programs that allow students to have paid work experience while earning their 2-year associates degree. These programs include GM ASEP, Ford ASSET, Chrysler CAP, Honda PACT, and Subaru-U and the CAT Technology Program.

Students will have the opportunity to attend activity sessions related to each program and get a first-hand look at careers in these areas by touring a local business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 5, Student Center
Conference Room 1240
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

Tentative Agenda

**Participants are REQUIRED to wear closed-toed shoes and pants

 Event Full                         

This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Auto Technology, Auto Collision, Business & Marketing, Computer Programming, Criminal Justice, Education, EMT/Paramedics, Fire Science, Health Occupations, Nursing, and Welding. Students will have the opportunity to learn about programs through hands-on activity sessions as well as hear from current instructors about educational and career opportunities in these pathways. Students will also have the opportunity to tour an area business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Southridge Center
1111 E. Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA

Tentative Agenda

**Participants are REQUIRED to wear closed-toed shoes and pants​​

Event Full​

This event is for high school students interested in learning more about the Business career pathway. Specifically, students will learn about the DMACC/Drake partnership and transfer pathways within the Business programs. Students will have the opportunity to take a tour of an area business, attend hands-on activity sessions led by DMACC and Drake instructors, and learn how concurrent enrollment credits or a DMACC degree can transfer to Drake.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 5, Student Center
Conference Room 1240
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

Tentative Agenda

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This event is for students in 9–12th grade and college. Tour one of DeeZee’s seven Des Moines facilities and listen to a presentation to showcase the rewarding, highly skilled jobs for students available in manufacturing. An “Info Fair” will conclude the event where students can meet the experts and ask questions.

Careers at DeeZee include: Powder Coat, Research and Design, Welding, Accounting/Purchasing, Sales/Marketing, HR, Metal Stamping, Tool & Die, Automation & Robotics, Process Engineering, CNC Production, and Quality.

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

To Register: Contact Denise Waddingham at dwaddingham@deezee.com or 515-265-7331 ext. 1353

This event will help students think about future educational and career options and expose them to careers that match their skills and interests. Students will have the opportunity to choose one career pathway to explore for the day. Each option will include tours to local businesses and organizations and hands-on sessions with DMACC instructors.

Check-In Location:
Carroll Recreation Center
716 N. Grant Road
Carroll, IA

Tentative Agenda

**Participants who register for the Advanced Manufacturing pathway are REQUIRED to wear closed-toed shoes and pants

This event is for Carroll High School students only.

Location: 201 Campus Drive, Huxley, IA 50124

Time: 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m.

Kreg Tool is a family owned company based in Huxley, IA. Kreg Tool manufactures products that are designed and built to make it easy for woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers to build projects themselves and build them better. The tools they manufacture range from Kreg Jigs to fully-automatic machines. This is a great career exploration day for students interested in exploring careers within manufacturing (production, CNC machining, Tool Makers, Assembly) and/or Business (Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Sales).

Limited to High School Juniors and Seniors only.

Capacity: Limited to 15 students

*Close-toed shoes and pants are required for the event.

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This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas:  Applied Engineering (Wind & Electro-mechanical), Electronics & Robotics, Civil Engineering, Tool & Die/Advanced Manufacturing, Welding and CAD Technology. Students will have the opportunity to attend activity sessions related to each program and get a first-hand look at careers in these areas by touring a local business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 5, Student Center
Conference Room 1240
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

Tentative Agenda

**Participants are REQUIRED to wear closed-toed shoes and pants.

Event Full

Come visit the Polk County Criminal Court Building and have the opportunity to view a trial in session. Students will also have the opportunity to visit the Juvenile Justice Center and hear from professionals in a variety of legal fields including: District Court Judge, Judicial Specialists – Court Room Support, Court Specialists – Case Coordinators, Law Clerks and the Supervisor and Clerk from the Polk County Clerk’s Office. This is a great day for any students interested in Court Reporting, Paralegal, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or Pre-law/Law School.

Location:
Polk County Criminal Court Building
110 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

Time: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Max Capacity: 20 students

Event Full                                                                    

This free workshop will introduce high school students to podiatric medicine through a sports case study that involves hands-on application of skills. 4 workshops include: Suturing, Glove and Gown, Casting, Ultrasound and Injections. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

The deadline to sign up is Oct. 25th as we need to confirm attendance and prepare with supplies.p>

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

To Register: Contact Sarah Judickas at sara.j.judickas@dmu.edu with the names and number of students that will be attending.

This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Horticulture, Veterinary Technology, Agribusiness, Biotechnology and Water Environmental Sciences. Students will have the opportunity to attend activity sessions related to each program and get a first-hand look at careers in these areas by touring a local business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
FFA Enrichment Center
1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy.
Ankeny, IA 50023

Tentative Agenda

**Participants are REQUIRED to wear closed-toed shoes and pants.

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Location: 21071 180th Street, Carroll, IA 51401

Time: 8:45-11:30 a.m.

Come and tour our Van Wall Location to see what it's like to work at one of the largest John Deere Dealerships in the nation. You will listen to multiple career choices ranging from Sales, Parts, Technician work, and our Store Manager of what it takes to do their job. You will also get to hear about our Full Tuition College Sponsorship to become a John Deere Technician.

Tentative Agenda

Limited to High School Juniors and Seniors only.

Capacity: Limited to 15 students

**Participants are REQUIRED to wear closed-toed shoes and pants.

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Location: 1468 West A Avenue, Nevada, IA 50201

Time: 8:45-11:30 a.m.​

Come and tour our Van Wall Location to see what it's like to work at one of the largest John Deere Dealerships in the nation. You will listen to multiple career choices ranging from Sales, Parts, Technician work, and our Store Manager of what it takes to do their job. You will also get to hear about our Full Tuition College Sponsorship to become a John Deere Technician.

Limited to High School Juniors and Seniors only.

Capacity: Limited to 15 students

**Participants are REQUIRED to wear closed-toed shoes and pants.

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This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Network Administration (ITNA), Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems and Network Technology. Students will have the opportunity to attend activity sessions related to each program and get a first-hand look at careers in these areas by touring a local business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 5, Student Center
Conference Room 1240
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

Tentative Agenda

Event Full ​                                                                                                  

This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following areas: Animation, Architectural Technologies, Graphic Design, Photography, Screen Printing and Web Design. Students will have the opportunity to attend activity sessions related to each program and get a first-hand look at careers in these areas by touring a local business.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 18
2006 S Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

Tentative Agenda

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*Open to schools in the Carroll area. Registration link will be sent to the school's guidance counselor. If you are outside the Carroll area and want to register, please call Amy at 515-965-7117.

Description:
This event will help students think about future educational and career options and expose them to careers that match their skills and interests. Students will have the opportunity to choose 3 career pathway sessions and 1 business tour to attend.

Check-In Location:
Carroll Recreation Center
716 N. Grant Road
Carroll, IA

Tentative Agenda
Start Time: 8:45 a.m.
End Time: 2:00 p.m.​​

Description:
Come explore the engineering pathway at one of the most well-known companies in the Agriculture Equipment industry. The day will include a company tour, hands-on engineering-related activities led by John Deere engineers, DMACC & ISU information, a panel and lunch. A great event for students looking to learn more about the engineering field.

Check-In Location:
John Deere Des Moines Works
825 SW Irvinedale Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023

Tentative Agenda:
8:30 a.m.              Check-in and Welcome
9:00 a.m.              Tour
10:45 a.m.             DMACC/ISU info
11:25 a.m.              Engineering Activity
12:25 p.m.              Lunch and panel with John Deere Engineers
1:30 p.m.               Dismissed

Event Full - Registration Closed

*Open to schools in Jasper County. Registration link will be sent to the school's guidance counselor. If you are outside the Newton area and want to register, please call Amy at 515-965-7117.

This event will help students think about future educational and career options and expose them to careers that match their skills and interests. Each student will have the opportunity to choose 3 career pathway activity sessions as well as 1 business tour. programs showcased: Auto Collision, Building Trades, Business, Court Reporting, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Education, Electrical Construction Trades, Health Occupations, Nursing and Welding.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Newton Campus
600 N. 2nd Ave. West
Newton, IA 50208

Tentative Agenda:
9:30 a.m.                      Check-in
9:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.     Hands-on activity sessions with DMACC Instructors
12:15 p.m.                      Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.    Business Tour
2:15 p.m.                       Dismissal

**Participants are required to wear closed-toed shoes and pants​

*Space is limited to 30 girls

Description:

Join the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Greater Des Moines for a day exploring career opportunities for women in construction. The day will include tours of DMACC’s Civil Engineering Technology, Building/construction trades, and Architectural technology programs along with hands-on activities and discussions with women currently holding roles in the construction industry. Lunch is included.​

Check-in Location:
FFA Enrichment Center - DMACC Ankeny - Rooms 208/209
1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy.
Ankeny, IA 50023

Tentative Agenda:
9:15 a.m.             Check In
9:30 a.m.             Welcome and Introductions
9:45 a.m.             DMACC Program Tours
11:45 p.m.            Lunch
12:10 p.m.            Engineering Scavenger Hunt Activity
1:10 p.m.              Panel Discussion/Round Tables
2:15 p.m.              Dismissed

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Description:
Come explore the Water Environmental Technology (WET) pathway at one of the newest water treatment facilities in Iowa. The City of Ames Water Plant and DMACC invite you to come take a tour of Ames' water treatment facilities and learn more about the WET program. The day will include: meet and greet with DMACC (WET) Program Chair and Pathway Navigator/Advisor, DMACC WET program information, internship and career opportunities, and water plant tour with industry professionals. This is a great event for students looking to learn more about careers in the water environmental technology field.

Check-In Location:
City of Ames Water Treatment Plant
1800 E 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010

Tentative Agenda:
9:45 a.m.               Check-in and Welcome
10:00 a.m.             DMACC info - new program overview
10:30 a.m.             Tour
12:00 p.m.             Dismissed

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Hands on Construction Career Day & Industry showcase hosted by the HBA of Greater Des Moines.

Location: Varied Industries Building/Iowa State Fairgrounds. Check in and register at the SE entrance. FREE for everyone.

Time:8am-6pm

Registration Link

Contact: Melissa Cox melisac@dsmhba.com or 515-270-8500.

This event is for students interested in exploring future educational and career options in the following healthcare areas: Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nursing, Paramedic/EMT, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology. Students will have the opportunity to network with many healthcare professionals during the "Day in the Life of a Healthcare Professional Session," and attend activity sessions related to each program led by our DMACC instructors.

Check-In Location:
DMACC Ankeny Campus
Building 5, Student Center
Conference Room 1240
2006 S. Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023

Tentative Agenda:
9:00 a.m.                       Check-in
9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.     Hands-on activity sessions with DMACC instructors
12:00 p.m.                      Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.      A Day in the Life of a Healthcare Professional
1:45 p.m.                        Dismissal

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