Career Discovery Video Library

Check out DMACC's library of recorded professionals talking about their industry, careers, and career path. Explore various local careers through short 15 – 20 minute presentations. Subscribe to our YouTube channel or check back often as we will be adding new videos!

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agriculture Technology - Climate FieldView

Duration: 20 minutes

Agricultural Technology Professional Andrew Knaack shares his career journey and why should you should explore a career in Ag Tech. Andrew explains how to prepare to be successful, and shares suggested areas of success.

Agricultural Sales - Wyffels Hybrids

Presenter: Doug Pooch

Duration: 14 minutes

Interested in an Ag Sales profession? Listen to Doug Pooch share a “big picture" look at working as a District Sales Manager at Wyffels Hybrids. Doug explains how to get the most out of your college experience, and discuss how you might fit in with the seed business.

Education & Public Service

Law Enforcement Captain - Iowa Motor Vehicle Enforcement

Presenter: Captain Robert Johnson

Duration: 14 minutes

Captain Robert Johnson of Iowa Motor Enforcement shares the history Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) and many tips for getting started on a career in law enforcement!

Women in Law Enforcement Webinar

Presenters: Female members of the Iowa State Patrol and Division of Criminal Investigation teams
Duration: 1 hour and 32 minutes

Watch this important webinar if you're considering a future law enforcement position! Meet female members of the Iowa State Patrol and Division of Criminal Investigation teams to see their in-depth presentations. *DMACC does not claim ownership of this content, but granted permission to share this video.

Engineering, Manufacturing, & Building Trades

Product Engineer - John Deere

Presenter: Nicholle Walter

Duration: 17 minutes

Nicholle Walter, a Project Engineer with John Deere shares insights into preparing for a career at John Deere and the variety professions. Nicholle will explain her career path, as well as advice for your future career!

Mechanical Engineer - John Deere

Presenter: Kody Sjoblom

Duration: 22 minutes

Mechanical Engineer Kody Sjoblom explains his loves and challenges of being a Mechanical Engineer. Kody shares innovative technologies of the future, and how to prepare for a career as an Engineer!

Estimator, Design and Construction Engineer & Project Manager – Story Construction

Presenters: Melinda Packebush, Shawn Corey, and Adam Papesh

Duration: 42 minutes

Interested in Construction Engineering? Listen to Melinda Packebush, Shawn Corey and Adam Papesh share the limitless opportunities that are available in this industry. They will explain the differences of their positions at Story Construction and how they work together. You'll get an inside look of their grading plans, and contours for new construction proposals!

VP of Business Development and GPS Manager – Elder Corporation

Presenters: Steve Moyna and Shawn Swygman

Duration: 16 minutes

Steve Moyna, VP of Business Development and Shawn Swygman, GPS Manager explain the impact of their careers with Elder Corporation. They describe the various directions this career can take you, and the many projects and various roles they engage in.

Health Sciences & Wellness

Veterinarian - Ankeny Veterinary Clinic

Presenter: Dr. Terry Riodan

Duration: 31 minutes

Dr. Terry Riodan, a Veterinarian at Ankeny Veterinary Clinic gives us knowledge and insight on what it is like being a Veterinarian. Dr. Riodan shares his career path, passions, and advice for future students interested in pursuing a career as a Veterinarian!

Careers in Healthcare at McFarland Clinic

Presenters: McFarland Clinic team of physicians, nurses, and professionals
Duration: 15 minutes

Looking for a career in healthcare? Listen to the McFarland clinic team share the variety of healthcare career opportunities here in Central Iowa!
*DMACC does not claim ownership of this content, but granted permission to share this video.

Information Technology

Senior Information Security Consultant - Pratum

Presenter: Ben Hall

Duration: 44 minutes

Ben Hall, Senior Information Consultant at Pratum shares the importance of Information Security and describes different types of cyber security services. Ben highlights his favorite elements of his career, as well as how you can become prepared to enter in to this blooming industry!