Career Discovery Events
Get ready for an exciting year! Our DMACC Career Discovery Events are designed to spark your curiosity and connect you with real-world opportunities.
From hands-on worksite industry tours to interactive career exploration days and professional skills workshops, high school students will dive into the world of work and discover what inspires them. Whether you're dreaming big or still figuring it out, our goal is to help you explore career paths by teaming up with local businesses and industry leaders. Check out the calendar below and start your journey today!
Browse LibraryCareer Exploration Days
These events allow high school students, parents and educators to explore a career pathway by attending hands-on activity sessions and demonstrations. Connect to future careers, meet with professionals and learn about DMACC programs! Transportation is the student’s responsibility.
Date: November 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: DMACC Ankeny Campus, Building 5
Description: Participants will explore careers in Electrical Utility, Electrical Trades, HVAC-R, and Construction. Students will tour the DMACC Trades Labs and talk to industry members through five interactive sessions
Registration Link: Discover DMACC Trades Day Fall 2026
Event Contact: Taylor Reth: tmreth@dmacc.edu
Professional Skills Workshop
Coming soon!
Group Job Shadow / Worksite Industry Tours
These events are hosted by a business and are open to 11th and 12th grade students. Students will meet with professionals to learn about the business and specific careers. These events are for students only and transportation is the student’s responsibility. *Due to capacity constraints, if you are interested in registering more than 5 students from your class please email wbl@dmacc.edu to confirm availability.
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Description: Come join us and experience hands on activities and tours with different departments
at Mary Greeley in Ames! There are many different types of careers in the healthcare
industry, both patient and non-patient facing that make up an organization. During
this event, you will hear from employees about Mary Greeley, what they have to offer,
and job opportunities for high school students. This event is designed for 10th-12th
grade students interested in healthcare careers.
Please note:
Mary Greeley requires a “Participation and Media Release Form” to be signed by both
the student and guardian. Once registered, the form will be sent to the email provided
on the registration form. Please bring the signed form with you at check-in.
*Lunch will be provided!
Location:
Mary Greeley Medical Center
1111 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
*Educators: Due to capacity constraints, if you are registering more than 5 students, please email Lisa Morlock at lamorlock@dmacc.edu to check availability.
Registration Link: Healthcare Career Day at Mary Greeley Medical Center-Ames
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Description: Join Wellabe's award-winning Brand and Communications team for a morning of hands-on work, developing communications strategies that connect with diverse audiences, build brand awareness, and cultivate community impact. You'll hear from team members about their career paths, daily responsibilities, and opportunities within the field. The event will include a company overview, facility tour, panel discussion, professional headshot experience, and the chance to put what you've learned into action.
*Educators: Due to capacity constraints, if you are registering more than 5 students, please email Lisa Morlock at lamorlock@dmacc.edu to check availability.
Registration Link: Explore Marketing, Communication, and Branding Strategies at Wellabe
Business Community
If you are interested in collaborating with us and want to learn more about how to get involved, we always need more business connections! Please email wbl@dmacc.edu.
How to Reach Us
Please contact us at wbl@dmacc.edu with any questions or concerns.