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.
We are planning upcoming Exploration Days and will post them soon.
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.
Explore the Justice System at the Polk County Courthouse
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Description: Visit the Polk County Courthouse and observe a trial in session. Students will also 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 Courts Building
110 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Max Capacity: 25 Students **Due to capacity constraints, if you are interested in registering more than 5 students from your class, please email ehwillett@dmacc.edu to confirm availability.
Explore Design, Media & the Arts at Applied Art & Technology
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Description: Vaezr, a division of Zirous, is an experiential studio based in Urbandale, Iowa with over 30 years of digital marketing, video production, animation, and interactive media expertise. Learn how Vaezr uses cutting-edge technology and proven marketing strategies to help clients connect with their audience. Specialties provided include video, animation, web, digital marketing, interactive, and live/virtual events. During your time at our sound stage, you’ll learn firsthand from our team of experts how they started in this field. You’ll have the opportunity to experience a number of interactive games and tools powered by AI and computer vision that educate, inspire, and entertain!
Location:
Applied Art & Technology
2430 106th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
Max Capacity: 30 Students **Due to capacity constraints, if you are interested in registering more than 6 students, please email rgillisarnold@dmacc.edu.
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Explore Healthcare Careers at Broadlawns Medical Center– Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Description: This Career Exploration Day for area youth is part of the Broadlawns Medical Center mission to build a healthy community in which there is accessible, cost-effective, and high-quality patient care for all.
Increasing the number of youth moving into health care professions is vital to a healthy community!
You will have an opportunity to tour and job shadow in select areas to learn more about our daily commitment to quality patient care.
- Space is limited to 30 registrants.
- Lunch is provided.
- Closed-toe shoes are required.
Please contact lynn@polkcountyhealthcare.org if you have any questions regarding registration.
**Parking is limited at the facility. Please carpool when possible. A shuttle service is available for offsite parking.
Location:
Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Rd
Des Moines, IA 50314
Explore Healthcare Careers at UnityPoint Health– Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative
Date: Tuesday December 9th, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Description: Interested in health care? There are many different types of careers in the health care industry, both patient and non-patient facing that make up an organization. From the lab and imaging staff to surgical services, to respiratory therapists. During this event you’ll learn more about these careers, and many others, to find the right fit for you! This event is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers at UnityPoint Health.
Please note:
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Lunch is NOT provided. A mid-morning snack will be available.
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Please wear business casual clothing
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Closed-toe shoes are required
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Parking is limited at the facility. Please carpool when possible.
Location:
Iowa Methodist Medical Center– Education & Research Center
1415 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
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.